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Use necessary cookies onlyAllow selectionAllow all cookies Necessary Functional Performance Advertising Show details NEW IRELAND ONLINE LOGIN PSOL LOGIN MYPENSION365 LOGIN NEW IRELAND ASSURANCE LIFE INSURANCE INVESTMENTS PENSIONS CUSTOMERS FUND CENTRE BROKERS HomeESG Consumer About UsContact Us SUSTAINABLE INVESTING At New Ireland, we are committed to protecting investors’ future ESG Commitment Our Partners Approach Working with PRI Fund Range OUR ESG COMMITMENT At New Ireland we are committed to protecting our investors' futures. Over the last number of years, we have witnessed a major shift in emphasis with investors towards accomplishing the goal of a better financial future, while at the same time, helping the world to be a better place. That is what sustainable investing and ESG (Environmental, Social Governance) investing is all about. ENVIRONMENTAL Green Building / Smart Growth Climate Change / Carbon Clean Technology Pollution / Toxics Sustainable Natural Resources / Agriculture Water Use & Conservation SOCIAL Labour Relations Workplace Benefits Diversity & Anti-bias Issues Community Development Tobacco & Other Harmful Products Human Rights Executive Compensation GOVERNANCE Board Independence Anti-corruption Policies Board Diversity Executive Compensation Corporate Political Contributions Support consumers on their understanding of ESG Embedding Sustainability Risks into the heart of our business Partner with the strongest ESG rated managers to deliver top quality ESG compliance through our investment solutions PARTNERING WITH THE BEST A cornerstone of our investment offering is working with some of the world’s largest investment managers. Together with our partners, we aim to provide you with educational and insightful information about the growing area that is ESG and how this is impacting investment decisions and portfolios. Investment Manager 2019 UN PRI Score Number of PRI Membership Years A+ 9 years A+ 8 years A+ 10 years A+ 13 years A+ 14 years A+ 10 years SUSTAINABILITY APPROACH Our Sustainability policy document covers the following information: Scope and Application Sustainability Themes addressed by this Policy Stewardship, Shareholder Voting & Engagement Exclusions and Screening Implementation Governance Conflicts of Interest REGULATORY PROVISION The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (“SFDR”) is a new European wide regulation and applies from 10 March 2021 (with certain obligations taking effect later in the year). The SFDR lays down harmonised disclosure rules for investment managers and investment advisors. New Ireland Assurance will start considering the principal adverse impacts of investment decisions on sustainability factors from 30th June 2021. To discover more about adverse sustainability impacts and our policies, click on the link to our Principal Adverse Impact Statement in the Key Documents section below. As detailed requirements relating to adverse impact are only expected to become final in January 2022, New Ireland has dedicated efforts to make sure it is prepared, for example by implementing new adverse impact tooling to assess how funds perform when measured against certain sustainability indicators. These range from carbon emissions, fossil fuel exposure and waste levels (E) to gender diversity and due diligence over human rights (S) and a company’s record on exposure to corruption, bribery or other scandals (G). New Ireland also operates as a financial adviser for the purpose SFDR New Ireland Financial advisors, who are tied agents, will disclose the sustainability risks that are likely to impact on the return of a fund when providing advice. New Ireland Financial Advisors do not currently consider the adverse impacts of sustainability on investment advice. This is because the required processes and procedures are currently being developed. New Ireland Financial Advisors may consider the adverse impacts of sustainability when acting as an investment advisor to our customers at a future date when the detailed requirements relating to adverse impact become final and we will provide further information at that time. REMUNERATION POLICY Our Remuneration policy document will cover how our remuneration policies are consistent with the integration of sustainability risks. ENGAGEMENT POLICY The European Union (Shareholders’ Rights) Regulations 2020 (known as “SRD II”) seeks to encourage institutional investors such as New Ireland to promote shareholder engagement. As part of the regulation we are required to develop and publicly disclose an engagement policy which describes how we integrate shareholder involvement in our investment strategy. You will find our policy in the key documents section below. KEY DOCUMENTS Sustainability Policy Remuneration Information Engagement Policy New Ireland's Principal Adverse Impact Statement WORKING WITH PRI - NEW IRELAND AS AN INTERNATIONAL SIGNATORY The PRI works with its international network of signatories including New Ireland Assurance to put the six Principles for Responsible Investment into practice. Its goals are to understand the investment implications of ESG issues and to support signatories in integrating these issues into investment and ownership decisions. At New Ireland Assurance we view the adoption of responsible investment principles as both an integral part of an investment process and critical part of any investment firm’s fiduciary duty to its clients. We follow an investor-led ESG approach whereby investment decision-makers drive ESG integration across the firm. We believe that this approach yields more meaningful results than an isolated ESG function. THE SIX PRINCIPLES FOR RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT. 1 We will incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes. 2 We will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our policies and practices. 3 We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by entities in which we invest. 4 We will promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry. 5 We will work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles.We will work together to enhance our. 6 We will each report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles. Download our ESG offering brochure for more information ➔ KEY DOCUMENTS Making sense of ESG Explaining ESG Schroders 50 terms for sustainable investors OUR ESG FUND RANGE We have a number of funds that fall under Article 8 (light green ESG funds) and the table below includes the fund names and links to the fund fact sheets. Water Fund Alternative Energy Fund Innovator Fund Ethical Equity Fund Ethical Managed Fund High Yield Equity Fund Defensive High Yield Fund Discovery Fund North American Equity Indexed Fund Eurozone Equity Indexed Fund Each fund available through this product is, to some extent, exposed to sustainability risks. New Ireland considers sustainability risks when designing and managing our range of funds where possible. How KBI Assesses the ESG Profile of Issuers How SSGA Assesses the ESG Profile of Issuers How Davy Assesses the ESG Profile of Issuers Full list of all our funds access our Fund Centre ➔ KEY DOCUMENTS Water Fund Flyer Alternative Energy Fund Flyer Innovator Fund Flyer High Yield Fund Flyer Ethical Equity Fund Flyer Ethical Equity Managed Fund Flyer North American Equity Indexed Fund Eurozone Equity Indexed Fund Defensive High Yield Fund Flyer Discovery Fund Flyer About us Careers Useful Links Privacy Data Privacy Notice Terms & Conditions Cookies Manage Your Cookie Preferences Social Charter New Ireland Assurance Company plc is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. A member of Bank of Ireland Group. The Company may hold units in funds mentioned on its own account. Comhlucht na hÉireann um Árachas cpt [New Ireland Assurance Company plc] Registered in Ireland No. 7336. Registered Office: 5-9 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2, D02 DF29 Copyright © New Ireland 2021