Reasons for choosing above mentioned ESG incorporation strategies:
- IPS Statement - (Restricted Securities): We have IPS based restrictions for investing in securities such as tobacco and armament securities.
- Special Considerations in Investments - (SSA Fixed Income Portfolio - Social): Pursuant to General Assembly Resolutions 31/197 in 1976 and 32/73 B in 1977, the General Assembly requested the Secretary-General to redouble his efforts in consultation with the Investments Committee, to ensure that, subject to careful observance of the requirements of safety, profitability, liquidity and convertibility, and in strict conformity with the Regulations of the UNJSPF, a larger proportion of the investment of the resources of the Fund was made in developing countries.
- Dedicated Green Bonds, Social Bonds, and Sustainable Bonds Portfolio: We have a sizeable portfolio allocated to Green Bonds, Social Bonds, and Sustainable Bonds.