Mirova awarded in three categories at the ESG Investing Awards
March 18, 2025
Mirova is proud to have won three awards1 at the ESG Investing Awards for its expertise in equity, fixed income, and natural capital asset classes. The ESG Investing Awards recognize excellence and innovation in the field of responsible investment.
Mirova was distinguished in the following categories:
- Best ESG Fund for Natural Capital – Climate Fund for Nature 2
- Best ESG Fund for Green, Social, and Sustainability Bonds – Mirova Global Green Bond Fund 3
- Best ESG Equity Fund – Mirova Global Sustainable Equity Fund 4
Best ESG Fund for Natural Capital – Climate Fund for Nature
Launched in 2022 at the initiative of KERING with the support of the L’OCCITANE Group, the Climate Fund for Nature, managed by Mirova, aims to mobilize investments from companies committed to transitioning to a low-carbon and nature-positive model. The fund is dedicated to supporting high-quality projects focused on the protection and restoration of ecosystems, while also helping farmers transition to regenerative agricultural practices. Furthermore, the fund aims to generate carbon credits and create co-benefits for local communities, with particular attention given to promoting women's empowerment. 5
Best ESG Fund for Green, Social, and Sustainability Bonds – Mirova Global Green Bond Fund
The Mirova Global Green Bond Fund stands out for its long-term strategy, focused on the active selection of green bonds that finance projects with positive environmental and social impacts. Classified as "Article 9" under the SFDR6 regulation, this fund aims to align with a maximum warming scenario of 2°C. With over 10 years of experience in the green bond market and a database of more than 1,000 issuers, the management team, consisting of 9 managers and credit analysts, currently manages €1.4 billion (data as of 31/12/2024).7
The fund's rigorous methodology is based on a thorough assessment of issuers, integrating financial criteria and ESG ratings, thereby ensuring that each investment contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By placing issuer selection at the heart of its process, the fund aims to reconcile financial performance with environmental impact. Additionally, it adopts a transparent approach to tracking and reporting on funded projects, allowing investors to monitor the actual impact of their investments. This approach enables the fund to potentially generate returns while contributing to a more sustainable economy.
Best ESG Equity Fund – Mirova Global Sustainable Equity Fund
The Mirova Global Sustainable Equity Fund positions itself as a leader in the sustainable equity sector, having experienced remarkable growth since its launch in 2013. With €5.5 billion in assets under management 8 and backed by 20 years of experience, the team possesses solid expertise in strategic management and financial analysis. The managers collaborate with a team of seasoned fundamental analysts and benefit from the insights of Mirova's Sustainable Development Research team, which comprises more than 20 members.
This fund aims to combine financial performance with significant impact, distinguished by a deep integration of ESG9 criteria into its investment process. Its strategy is based on a detailed analysis of companies, taking into account economic trends and sustainability issues. The fund has attracted growing interest among major institutions, private banks, and wholesale clients, thereby strengthening Mirova's position as a leader in sustainable investment. By seeking to combine environmental impact and financial returns, this fund represents a potential attractive choice for investors looking to contribute to a sustainable future while achieving financial gains.
These distinctions testify to the quality of Mirova's approach to responsible investment in both listed and real assets.
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