(Boursier.com) — Ostrum Asset Management (Ostrum AM), an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, is launching Ostrum Global Sustainable Transition Bonds, the first bond fund invested in a global universe on the theme of “Just Transition”.
Classified Article 9 (SFDR regulations) and compliant with the directives of the Greenfin label, the fund is aimed at all investors, whether they are institutional investors to carry out their commitments in line with their own CSR policy, or individuals wishing to give meaning to their savings.
Investing in a Just Transition
To deal with environmental emergencies, governments and businesses must make a Just Transition, i.e. a transition to a low-carbon world, respectful of the environment and biodiversity, while being inclusive from a social and territorial view. Among the European leaders in sustainable bonds, Ostrum AM is convinced of the major role to be played by finance in this transition. To participate in these fundamental changes, it is launching its bond strategy dedicated to the Just Transition.
A climate and social impact strategy
100% invested in international sustainable bonds, the Ostrum Global Sustainable Transition Bonds fund aims to integrate the just transition both at the level of the issuers and the instruments in which it is invested. It has a triple objective:
1.Reducing the carbon footprint: financing renewable energies, green buildings, clean mobility, solutions for decarbonizing industry, energy efficiency, etc.
2.Promote social impact: promotion of accessibility to basic infrastructure, health, education and training, decent housing and financial services, …
3. Preserve ecosystems and local economies: development of the local economic fabric, sustainable use of resources, preservation of biodiversity,
According to Olivier Vietti, Manager of the Ostrum Global Sustainable Transition Bonds fund: “Integrating the Just Transition theme into our investments allows for better risk assessment, while being a source of long-term value creation for our clients.”
Creation of a proprietary “Just Transition Indicator”
The investment process of Ostrum Global Sustainable Transition Bonds applies a proprietary methodology which analyzes and rates securities, both at the level of the projects financed and at the level of the issuers. This rating is enhanced by a new indicator called the “Just Transition Indicator” which pays particular attention to the good practices of issuers in social matters, as well as in terms of regional development.
Nathalie Beauvir-Rodes, Sustainable Bonds Analysis and Research Manager adds: “With a holistic and inclusive approach to sustainable development, the theme of Just Transition allows a selection of the best economic projects, contributing to the ecological transition both environmentally and socially. .”