Ossiam signs the Finance for Biodiversity Pledge
Amundi, Aviva Plc, Federal Finance Gestion, Ossiam and Sycomore AM are among 18 new financial institutions that have signed the Finance for Biodiversity Pledge. The celebration of the new signatories was held on May 21, 2021 during a 25-minute event at the Global Biodiversity Festival.
Philippe Zaouati, the CEO of current Pledge signatory Mirova, welcomed the new signatories. Will McDonald (Director of Sustainability) of Aviva and Clarisse Simonek (Head of Responsible Investment and Sustainability) of Ossiam explained why biodiversity is important for the finance sector and why their organization decided to join the Pledge. The event was moderated by BBC presenter and National Geographic explorer Paul Rose.
A total of 55 financial institutions have now signed the Pledge, representing over €9 trillion in total assets and 15 countries. The celebration at the Global Biodiversity Festival marked the third round of signatories to the Pledge, following the launch that featured 26 founding signatories in September 2020 and a second round of 11 signatories at EBNS in December.
The Global Biodiversity Festival is a 72-hour virtual festival featuring scientists, pioneers and conservationists from across the globe that is being held from 20 to 23 May. More than 140 scientists, field workers, conservation leaders, policy makers, economists, explorers and filmmakers, from over 50 countries and all seven continents, shared stories, challenges and innovative solutions.
The celebration of new signatories was held the day before on 22 May at the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB). The United Nations has chosen this day to raise awareness and improve understanding of biodiversity issues.
A new round of signatories will be held before the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD COP15) in September 2021.
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The 55 signatories to the Pledge are:
ABN AMRO, Achmea Investment Management, ACTIAM N.V., Aegon Nederland N.V., Allianz France, Amundi, ASN Bank, ASR Nederland, Aviva Plc, AXA Group, Bank J. Safra Sarasin, Bankinter, Caisse des Dépôts, Change Finance PBC, Domini Impact Investments LLC, DPAM, Edmond de Rothschild AM, Etica Sgr – Responsible Investments, Federal Finance Gestion, First Sentier Investors, Fondaction, HSBC Global Asset Management, International business of Federated Hermes, Jupiter AM, Karner Blue Capital, Klaverblad Verzekeringen, La Financière de l’Echiquier, Legal and General Investment Management (LGIM), Lombard Odier Investment Managers, Mirova, New Forests Pty Ltd, Nia Impact Capital, NN Investment Partners, NWB Bank, ODDO BHF Asset Management, OIP Trust, Ossiam, Piraeus Bank, PKA A/S, Pymwymic Investment Management B.V., Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., Rathbone Greenbank Investments, Resona AM, Robeco, Schelcher Prince Gestion, SCOR SE, Storebrand AM, Swedbank Robur, Sycomore AM, Triodos Bank, Triple Jump, UFF African Agri Investments, Vancity Investment Management, Vert Asset Management and Volksbank.
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About Ossiam
Ossiam is a specialist asset manager that targets investment solutions tailored to clients' specific needs. It uses rule-based strategies, developed and managed in-house, which make use of transparent and liquid vehicles, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Ossiam funds use alternatively weighted indexes, also known as smart beta, applied to a range of financial asset classes.
Ossiam
An affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers
French société anonyme governed by an executive
board and a supervisory board
with a share capital of 261 240 €
RCS Paris – 512 855 958
6 place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris
www.ossiam.com
Natixis Investment Managers
RCS Paris 453 952 681
Share Capital: €178 251 690
43 avenue Pierre Mendès France
75013 Paris
www.im.natixis.com
This communication is for information only and is intended for investment service providers or other Professional Clients. The analyses and opinions referenced herein represent the subjective views of the author as referenced unless stated otherwise and are subject to change. There can be no assurance that developments will transpire as may be forecasted in this material.
Philippe Zaouati, the CEO of current Pledge signatory Mirova, welcomed the new signatories. Will McDonald (Director of Sustainability) of Aviva and Clarisse Simonek (Head of Responsible Investment and Sustainability) of Ossiam explained why biodiversity is important for the finance sector and why their organization decided to join the Pledge. The event was moderated by BBC presenter and National Geographic explorer Paul Rose.
A total of 55 financial institutions have now signed the Pledge, representing over €9 trillion in total assets and 15 countries. The celebration at the Global Biodiversity Festival marked the third round of signatories to the Pledge, following the launch that featured 26 founding signatories in September 2020 and a second round of 11 signatories at EBNS in December.
The Global Biodiversity Festival is a 72-hour virtual festival featuring scientists, pioneers and conservationists from across the globe that is being held from 20 to 23 May. More than 140 scientists, field workers, conservation leaders, policy makers, economists, explorers and filmmakers, from over 50 countries and all seven continents, shared stories, challenges and innovative solutions.
The celebration of new signatories was held the day before on 22 May at the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB). The United Nations has chosen this day to raise awareness and improve understanding of biodiversity issues.
A new round of signatories will be held before the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD COP15) in September 2021.
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The 55 signatories to the Pledge are:
ABN AMRO, Achmea Investment Management, ACTIAM N.V., Aegon Nederland N.V., Allianz France, Amundi, ASN Bank, ASR Nederland, Aviva Plc, AXA Group, Bank J. Safra Sarasin, Bankinter, Caisse des Dépôts, Change Finance PBC, Domini Impact Investments LLC, DPAM, Edmond de Rothschild AM, Etica Sgr – Responsible Investments, Federal Finance Gestion, First Sentier Investors, Fondaction, HSBC Global Asset Management, International business of Federated Hermes, Jupiter AM, Karner Blue Capital, Klaverblad Verzekeringen, La Financière de l’Echiquier, Legal and General Investment Management (LGIM), Lombard Odier Investment Managers, Mirova, New Forests Pty Ltd, Nia Impact Capital, NN Investment Partners, NWB Bank, ODDO BHF Asset Management, OIP Trust, Ossiam, Piraeus Bank, PKA A/S, Pymwymic Investment Management B.V., Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., Rathbone Greenbank Investments, Resona AM, Robeco, Schelcher Prince Gestion, SCOR SE, Storebrand AM, Swedbank Robur, Sycomore AM, Triodos Bank, Triple Jump, UFF African Agri Investments, Vancity Investment Management, Vert Asset Management and Volksbank.
For further reading:
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- European Investors Rally Around Biodiversity
- AcT4Nature: Mirova and economic players to preserve biodiversity
Ossiam is a specialist asset manager that targets investment solutions tailored to clients' specific needs. It uses rule-based strategies, developed and managed in-house, which make use of transparent and liquid vehicles, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Ossiam funds use alternatively weighted indexes, also known as smart beta, applied to a range of financial asset classes.
Ossiam
An affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers
French société anonyme governed by an executive
board and a supervisory board
with a share capital of 261 240 €
RCS Paris – 512 855 958
6 place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris
www.ossiam.com
Natixis Investment Managers
RCS Paris 453 952 681
Share Capital: €178 251 690
43 avenue Pierre Mendès France
75013 Paris
www.im.natixis.com
This communication is for information only and is intended for investment service providers or other Professional Clients. The analyses and opinions referenced herein represent the subjective views of the author as referenced unless stated otherwise and are subject to change. There can be no assurance that developments will transpire as may be forecasted in this material.