Personal Business Sponsorship Menu MyAviva Claims Search Our fund range What if your investments could change the world? What is ESG investing? In the past investors have researched and considered financial factors and metrics when making decisions about their investments. ESG investing incorporates environment, social and governance (ESG) elements into a fund’s investment process, in addition to financial considerations. Environmental How the company interacts with the environment Climate change Natural resources Pollution & waste Energy use Social How the company interacts with society Working conditions Health and safety Employee relations and diversity Data protection Governance How the company is run Executive pay Bribery and corruption Board diversity Risk management Transcript Investing your money to make a difference 70% Irish pension investors believe ESG an important investment consideration Aviva Research Aviva research shows that 7 in 10 Irish pension holders want to consider environmental, social and governance factors when they invest their pension1. We offer responsible investing options across our Managed for You, Managed with You and Managed by You propositions. For example, in our Managed for You and Managed with You option you can invest in funds from Aviva Investors, the fund management arm of the Aviva Group. Aviva Investors - responsibility built in Aviva’s commitment to responsible investment has a long track record. Aviva has been at the forefront of responsible and sustainable investment for nearly 50 years; from being the first operationally carbon-neutral international insurer, to being awarded the UN Momentum for Change Award in 2017 in recognition of Aviva’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact, as well as helping to author the world’s first corporate governance code and the UN Principles for Responsible Investment. ESG at Aviva – 2020 and beyond Our flagship Multi-Asset Range - MAFs classified as Article 8 funds under Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulations* This means that ESG considerations are built into how the funds are managed. *Article 8 unit-linked funds promote environmental or social characteristics or a combination of these two characteristics. Dedicated ESG Experts Aviva Investors’ has a team of 30 dedicated ESG Analysts. Their role is to push for vital change on society’s biggest issues with investor action Engaging at scale In 2020, Aviva Investors undertook 3,428 engagements with 1,740 individual companies Tackling climate change Aviva launched Net Zero by 2040 ambition Aviva Investors has a dedicated Climate Escalation program targeting top 30 fossil fuel emitters Aviva Investors voted in favour of 82% of shareholder resolutions on climate change Strong credentials as a responsible investor A+ Aviva Investors is A+ rated by United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) A Aviva Investors is ranked second of all global investment managers by ShareAction for its environmental voting track record, and one of only 5 managers worldwide to hold an ESG A Rating Source: Aviva Investors Responsible Investment Annual Review 2020. MAFs - 10 years of doing more Watch our short video to learn why your investments and passions can go hand in hand Transcript Useful documents Sustainable Investing Guide PDF (2.8 MB) Our Sustainability Policy PDF (3.7 MB) Multi-Asset Funds Customer Guide PDF (2.6 MB) Multi-Asset Funds Customer Summary PDF (508.5 KB) Aviva Multi-Asset Funds – 10 years of doing more PDF (409.0 KB) New articles Why pensions and passions can go hand in hand Read more What is ESG investing? Read more ESG myth #1 – investing responsibly means I have to sacrifice returns Read more Warnings Important information to consider. Fund availability varies by product type. Please contact your Financial Broker for details of the funds available by product type. Warning: The value of your investment may go down as well as up. Warning: If you invest in these products you may lose some or all of the money you invest. Warning: Past performance is not a reliable guide to future performance. Warning: These products may be affected by changes in currency exchange rates. 1. Source: iReach survey carried out on behalf of Aviva May 2021. Survey covers 570 Irish pension holders. Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland Designated Activity Company, a private company limited by shares. Registered in Ireland No. 165970. Registered office at One Park Place, Hatch Street, Dublin 2, D02 E651. Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland Designated Activity Company, trading as Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland and Friends First, is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Tel (01) 898 7950. 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