Vontobel once again receives above-average score from the “Principles for Responsible Investment” in 2020

Vontobel’s rating was higher than average for five of the seven modules that were assessed

With its wide range of actively managed investment solutions and around 25 years of experience, Vontobel is one of the pioneers of sustainable investing in Switzerland. This has been confirmed once again by its PRI score. In the first half of 2020, Vontobel’s assets under management that are man¬aged according to sustainability criteria grew from CHF 30 billion (as of December 31, 2019) to over CHF 32 billion (as of June 30, 2020).

“We are convinced that the demand for sustainable investment solutions will continue to rise – driven in part by the EU’s ‘Action Plan on Financing Sustainable Growth’ and various private sector initiatives. As a globally active investment manager, we believe that we have a responsibility to play an active role in this sustainable transformation of the economy and society,” stated Axel Schwarzer, Head Vontobel Asset Management.

Vontobel’s sustainable investment solutions are focused on companies and industries that will emerge as winners in the transition to a more sustainable economy. Equally, the investment manager observes the highest environmental and sustainability standards when conducting its own operations.

The PRI assesses signatories based on their implementation of the six Principles for Responsible Investment:

• We will incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes.
• We will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices.
• We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest.
• We will promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry.
• We will work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles.
• We will each report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles.

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Vontobel
At Vontobel, we actively shape the future. We create and pursue opportunities with determination. We master what we do – and we only do what we master. This is how we get our clients ahead. As a globally active investment manager with Swiss roots, we specialize in wealth management, active asset management and investment solutions. We harness the power of technology to deliver a high-quality, individual client experience and to deploy our investment expertise across multiple platforms and ecosystems. We empower our employees to take ownership of their work and bring opportunities to life. We do so based on the conviction that successful investing begins with the assumption of personal responsibility. We continuously scrutinize our achievements as we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients. The registered shares of the Vontobel Holding AG are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The Vontobel families' close ties to the company guarantee our entrepreneurial independence. We consider the resulting freedom as an obligation to also assume our social responsibility. As of June 30, 2020, Vontobel held CHF 280.2 billion of total client assets. Around the world and in our home market, we serve our clients from 26 locations.

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