Sustainability and Corporate Governance Report 202
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OUR ROLE IN THE TRANSITION – HANDELSBANKEN FONDER
World around us Our role in the transition The 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement We are in the midst of a global crisis and a time when the world urgently needs a transition of the economy in order to achieve the goals in the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement. The financial sector plays a key role in the transition towards a sustainable future, and demands on us as asset managers are increasing. Customers Our customers’ savings, regardless of size, help to achieve sustainable development. We know that our customers attach great importance to their savings being invested in companies that contribute to the transition, not work against it. They expect their capital to generate value for all stakeholders and thus enable a richer future. Handelsbanken Fonder manages more than a 100 funds with a total capital of slightly more than SEK 700 billion. This means that our decisions affect the world around us. As an active owner and a major investor, we have a great opportunity as well as a responsibility to enable the transition to a sustainable future. Equipped with insight and knowledge, we can drive the development towards reduced climate impact, a more circular use of resources, and improved social and economic sustainability. We constantly strive to gear up our sustainability efforts. By doing so, we hope to inspire others in the asset management sector. Planetary health Carefully selected investments in the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement contribute to a richer future – for current and future generations alike. We work to: Restore and preserve nature’s resources and biodiversity, as well as promote a circular economy with reduced environmental and climate impact. Strengthen social sustainability and help to improve standards of living. This includes confronting a changing world and working to ensure human rights and economic prosperity. Financial wealth Sustainable investment By investing sustainably and engaging companies to act more responsibly, we can deliver in line with our vision – to create financial wealth and planetary health. Profitability and sustainability go hand in hand. The winners of the future will be the companies that are working towards a more sustainable future. 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. 7