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HANDELSBANKEN FONDER – HOW WE WORK Our methods br
ing us closer to the g Sustainability lies at the heart of what we do. That’s why we integrate environmental, social and governance issues – commonly known as ESG – in our analyses and our investment decisions. Our approach differs depending on the asset class and management strategies. EXCLUSION INCLUSION ENGAGEMENT SUSTAINABILITY ANALYSIS OUR VALUES – Our commitments (PRI, Global Compact) – Our corporate culture – International norms and conventions – Long-term and active Exclusion Because our investment horizon is long-term, we exclude investments in companies with business models that are unsustainable in the long term and that risk counteracting the goals of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs. This means that we exclude: • Certain products and services at a high risk of having adverse effects on the environment, society and various stakeholders. • Investments that are incompatible with our role as a responsible investor, meaning our long-term perspective and our aim to invest for a sustainable development and future. • Certain products and services that involve increased sustainability risks in the companies’ value chains. We exclude companies when we believe that the risks are not manageable through engagement dialogue. This means that we exclude investments within the following sectors: weapons prohibited under international law, nuclear weapons, weapons and munitions, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, commercial gambling, pornography and fossil fuels. We also exclude companies that violate international norms and conventions related to human rights, the environment, labour law or the fight against corruption and bribery. Information about risk Past performance does not predict future returns. The value of the money invested in the fund can increase or decrease and there is no guarantee that all of your invested capital can be redeemed. The fund’s prospectus (“Informations broschyr”), fund rules and KIID are available at handelsbanken.se/funds. 10 Inclusion We strive to invest in companies that align with – or contribute positively to – sustainable development in accordance with the 2030 Agenda and the goals of the Paris Agreement. We thus actively seek to invest in: • Companies that conduct their business in a sustainable way or whose products and services contribute to sustainable development. • Companies that contribute to the transition to a low-carbon economy in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Read more on page 56 about how we include investments based on the different management strategies: active and passive management and multi manager solutions. For more information about exclusion, see page 55.