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ASR Vermogensbeheer N.V. (“a.s.r. vermogensbeheer”) manages the investments of a.s.r., such as for the products of a.s.r. leven en pensioenen, but also the premiums for other insurance policies. All investments are screened on social and environmental aspects and governance criteria, based on the a.s.r. SRI policy (Socially Responsible Investment). Countries and companies that do not comply are excluded. Indeed, we make extra investments in countries and companies that contribute to a sustainable society. These include countries and companies committed to the energy transition and to combating the risks of climate change. Health care and education are also important themes for us.
As an investor, it has proved impossible to ensure that investment products such as weapons are only used for positive purposes, such as protecting freedom and democracy. That is why we do not want weapons in our sustainable investment portfolio. This does not alter the fact that we understand that the Dutch government invests in weapons for defence. It fits in with the mandate and obligations that the Netherlands has as a NATO member (please read also Why we don't invest in weapons directly). Because a weapon can be interpreted in different ways, we clearly show which companies we do not invest in.
More information on this can be found on the website of a.s.r. vermogensbeheer.
In addition to our SRI policy, we now do this for our investments through a.s.r. vermogensbeheer by means of a Principal adverse impacts statement (PAI). In this document we describe the main adverse effects of our investment policy on sustainability. We also produce quarterly reports in which we describe the actions we take in the field of sustainability.
More information about the Sustainable Finance Action Plan