Select your client type BE, English About Responsibility Capabilities Views Contact Search English About us Responsible investment We are proud to be a company of action. United by a firm-wide commitment to work with and for our clients to do what is right for them, society and the world around us. CHANGE WITH US Investing responsibly is not a fad. For us, it is an investment belief. By building responsibility into all our investment processes, we aim to improve our risk management and investment performance while at the same time help to create more sustainable investment solutions fit for the future. As an active owner of capital, our scale and influence help us drive the change required to build a future our clients are able to retire into. Our contribution to a changing world We’ve been using our voice to drive positive change for five decades. The business and investment cases for acting responsibly are hard to dispute these days. Companies that conduct their business in a respectful and sustainable way are more likely to succeed over time, benefiting both you and society. Bad practices don’t just hit the headlines, they hit the bottom line as well. Whether investing in equities, bonds, real estate or infrastructure, integrating ESG into our investment decisions and being responsible stewards of clients’ assets is non-negotiable. Understanding these issues allows us to spot and manage investment risks, as well as capture exciting new opportunities. And, through our active ESG engagement programme, we can be a force for positive change in our economy and society. It is only through commitment, passion and genuine collaboration that we can bring our sustainable aspirations to life. By acting collaboratively across asset classes, locations and our multiple stakeholders, we are able to instigate change through continual active engagement, voting and market reform initiatives. Our highlights Delivering a sustainable future will only happen if we all take action to create positive change. We have delivered for our clients by making active sustainable choices in how we invest and drive change in the world. Tackling climate change In 2019 we voted in favour of 86.9% of shareholder resolutions on climate change and launched a new strategy to help clients allocate capital towards a low carbon future. Commitment to voting In 2019 we voted on 61,876 resolutions at 5382 shareholder meetings, representing 24% of votes against management resolutions including 46% of pay proposal. Engaging at scale In 2019 we undertook 3,122 company engagements with 2,149 individual companies to identify and reduce ESG risks in our portfolios. Proprietary ESG research We have a dedicated team of 22 ESG analysts that act as a centre of excellence, as well as delivery of proprietary quantitative ESG scoring tools which are predictive of performance. Investing in green infrastructure In 2019, we invested £717m into low-carbon and renewable infrastructure, exceeding our annual target of £500m and creating over 150,000 tons of carbon emissions avoidance. New sustainable solutions We can help you understand and manage your ESG and climate risk. In 2019 we launched a number of new sustainability focused funds. Shaping a sustainable world Founding signatory to the UN Principles of Responsible Investment and catalysed the development of the SSE and World Benchmarking Alliance that aims to publicly rank 2000 companies on ESG credentials. ESG and alternative asset classes In real assets all proposed transactions are assessed against an ESG risk and sustainability impact framework. Global recognition Aviva received the United Nations Foundation Leadership Award in recognition of our work to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Responsible Investment Annual Review 2020 PDF 13.0 MB 116 PAGES This year’s Responsible Investment Annual Review seeks to demonstrate how Aviva Investors has turned talk into action in 2020. We are proud advocates of the Financial Reporting Council's (FRC) UK Stewardship Code and this report details the impact that our responsible investment approach has had on our clients and on the society we serve. DOWNLOAD Our unique approach to responsible investing We are united by a firm-wide ambition to work with and for our clients to do what is right for them, society and the world around us. Powering change As an active owner with scale and global reach we use engagement, voting and market reform to drive a transition to a sustainable future. Responsibility built-in Responsible investing is a driving force across our £346bn of assets under management (31 Dec 2019). It is deeply embedded into our culture, investment decision making, products and solutions. Connected thinking Creating a sustainable future and delivering long-term investment returns can only be accomplished by working together with clients, competitors, policy-makers and regulators to connect different perspectives, share knowledge and experience. Responsibility built-in Find out how we integrate ESG into our investment processes as a firm and in every asset class. VIEW OUR POLICIES Investment risk The value of an investment and any income from it can go down as well as up. Investors may not get back the original amount invested. Our latest views RESPONSIBLE INVESTING What does the data say? Parcels, the (other) Amazon and COVID-19 26 NOV 2021 In this month’s instalment of our visual series on topical data themes, we look at the steep increase in deliveries, the continued deforestation of the Amazon rainforest and the rise of COVID-19 in Europe. Read more FIXED INCOME Credit: The long and short of ESG investing 25 NOV 2021 Credit is an asymmetric asset class. The upside is a coupon payment and limited capital appreciation; the downside is a default to zero. For all maturities and bond types, ESG integration can play a crucial role in mitigating risk. Read more RESPONSIBLE INVESTING The tyranny of “fit”: If businesses want to maximise their potential, they need to be intersectional 24 NOV 2021 Employees are a company’s greatest asset. Leaders must take an inclusive, intersectional approach to enable them to give their best, argues Apiramy Jeyarajah. Read more RESPONSIBLE INVESTING Beyond borders: Reflections on a historic COP meeting 19 NOV 2021 COP26 was billed as ‘the most important meeting in history’. Steve Waygood had a front row seat and shares his thoughts on the climate conference. 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