Amundi Pioneer has a long history of proprietary research, robust risk management, disciplined investment processes, and strong client relationships which has made the firm an investment advisor of choice among leading institutional and individual investors worldwide. Headquartered in Boston, Amundi Pioneer is the U.S. business of Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager by assets under management and ranked among the ten largest globally^[1]. Boston is one of Amundi’s six main global investment hubs and offers a broad range of fixed-income, equity, and multi-asset investment solutions in close partnership with wealth management firms, distribution platforms, and institutional investors across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Amundi Pioneer had approximately $84.70 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2019.

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^[1] Source IPE “Top 400 asset managers” published in June 2018 and based on AUM as of end December 2017.

Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide help investors to make important credit judgments with confidence.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries.

Fitch Group is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, a global leader in credit ratings and research; Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of credit market data, analytical tools and risk services; BMI Research, an independent provider of country risk and industry analysis specializing in emerging and frontier markets; and Fitch Learning, a preeminent training and professional development firm. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Manulife Investment Management is the global asset management arm of Manulife Financial Corporation (Manulife). We draw on more than 150 years of financial stewardship to provide comprehensive asset management solutions for institutional investors worldwide, as well as for Manulife and John Hancock’s wealth management and retirement products.

We have operations in 17 countries and territories, including more than 4501 investment professionals across the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. With assets under management of US$396 billion2, our investment expertise extends across a broad range of asset classes including equity, fixed income and private investments, as well as asset allocation strategies.

We strive to leverage our position as a leader within the asset management industry to help place the global economy on a sustainable trajectory. In doing so, we pursue attractive risk-adjusted returns for our clients that also support the creation of long-term value for our broader stakeholders. Evaluation of ESG factors is a natural extension of our fundamental research and investment processes and supports strong investment decision-making in a changing world. Our investment teams bear the primary responsibility for ESG integration and are supported by an expert team of ESG analysts to conduct ESG due diligence and company engagements.

1 Includes Public Markets investment professionals (IP) and Private Markets investment professionals from Hancock Natural Resource Group(HNRG) and Real Estate. Does not include IPs from Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Private Equity & Private Credit, Commercial Mortgage Loans and Private Placement Debt

2  AUM in USD as of June 30, 2019, rounded to nearest billion. Includes assets managed by the institutional asset management arm of Manulife Investment Management on behalf of external clients, the Insurance business and other affiliated businesses. Please see https://www.manulifeam.com/About-Us/  for further AUM information.

NN Investment Partners is the asset manager of NN Group N.V., an insurance company listed on Euronext Amsterdam. NN Investment Partners is head-quartered in The Hague (NL), and manages approximately EUR 244 bln* (USD 288 bln*) across all asset classes, for both institutional and individual investors, with an assertive SRI approach.
NN Investment Partners employs over 1,200 staff and is active in 15 countries across Europe, U.S., Latin America, Asia and Middle East.
NN IP has a long standing presence in France, managing almost 3 bnEUR, mainly for institutional clients both through open funds and dedicated mandates, including French fonds dédiés.NN Investment Partners is part of NN Group N.V., a publicly traded corporation.

* Figures as of 30 September 2017, EUR 50 bln relates to the AuM of Delta Lloyd Asset Management

Refinitiv, formerly the Financial and Risk business of Thomson Reuters, is one of the world’s largest providers of financial markets data and infrastructure, serving over 40,000 institutions in over 190 countries.

Introducing a new vision for the future.

In a time of unparalleled change, they’re focused on connecting the global financial community and driving confident decisions in the face of complexity. Their unique open platform means broader access to best-in-class data and the expert insights that make it relevant.

Learn more about the future they’re shaping below.

For four decades, State Street Global Advisors has served the world’s governments, institutions and financial advisors. With a rigorous, risk-aware approach built on research, analysis and market-tested experience, we build from a breadth of active and index strategies to create cost-effective solutions. As stewards, we help portfolio companies see that what is fair for people and sustainable for the planet can deliver long-term performance. And, as pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest. As a result, we have become the world’s third largest asset manager with nearly US $2.72 trillion* under our care.

*This figure is presented as of June 30, 2018 and includes approximately $53 billion of assets with respect to SPDR products for which State Street Global Advisors Funds Distributors, LLC (SSGA FD) acts solely as the marketing agent. SSGA FD and State Street Global Advisors are affiliated.

Trucost is part of S&P Global. A leader in carbon and environmental data and risk analysis, Trucost assesses risks relating to climate change, natural resource constraints, and broader environmental, social, and governance factors. Companies and financial institutions use Trucost intelligence to understand their ESG exposure to these factors, inform resilience and identify transformative solutions for a more sustainable global economy. S&P Global’s commitment to environmental analysis and product innovation allows us to deliver essential ESG investment-related information to the global marketplace.

AllianceBernstein strives every day to anticipate what’s next, with our collective insights driving innovation and better outcomes. A diverse group of clients, including institutions ranging from pension plans to sovereign wealth funds, has entrusted us with managing over $550 billion in assets across the globe. This gives us a better understanding of what really matters to investors. We harness our collective research insight to design, tailor and apply innovative strategies to specific objectives and time horizons—across all markets and asset classes. Our goal is to help our clients stay ahead of tomorrow.

MSCI ESG Research products and services are provided by MSCI ESG Research LLC, and are designed to provide in-depth research, ratings and analysis of environmental, social and governance-related business practices to companies worldwide. ESG ratings, data and analysis from MSCI ESG Research LLC. are also used in the construction of the MSCI ESG Indexes.

MSCI ESG Research LLC is a Registered Investment Adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and a subsidiary of MSCI Inc.

As global demand for resources grows, there is a need to increase productivity while ensuring the conservation of the world’s remaining natural forests. New Forests seeks to create investment strategies that provide lasting solutions to this challenge. We offer institutional investors targeted forestry investment opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region and the United States and have more than USD 3.7 billion in assets under management. Through responsible management of forests and other real assets, we create shared benefit for investors and local communities alike. New Forests has international reach, with offices and assets in Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and the US. This gives us a global perspective combined with local expertise that allows us to understand and manage our assets more effectively. By investing with integrity and transparency we aim to generate strong returns while helping tackle some of the world’s great sustainability challenges. New Forests is a Certified B Corporation. Click the link below to learn more.

Founded in 2001, the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is a 501 (c)(3) national nonprofit organization that unites finance, policy and technology to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy economy.

We are the focal point for collaborative advocacy across the renewable energy sector, supported by hundreds of members spanning renewable energy technologies and constituencies, including developers, manufacturers, top financial institutions, major corporate renewable energy buyers, grid technology providers, utilities, professional service firms, colleges & universities and allied nonprofit groups.

ACORE accomplishes much of its work by convening leaders across key constituencies, facilitating partnerships, educating senior officials on important policies, publishing research and analysis on pressing issues, and undertaking strategic outreach on the policies and financial structures essential to renewable energy growth.

The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) is the global representative of the alternative investment industry, with around 2,000 corporate members in over 60 countries. AIMA’s fund manager members collectively manage more than $2 trillion in hedge fund and private credit assets.

AIMA draws upon the expertise and diversity of its membership to provide leadership in industry initiatives such as advocacy, policy and regulatory engagement, educational programmes and sound practice guides. AIMA works to raise media and public awareness of the value of the industry.

AIMA set up the Alternative Credit Council (ACC) to help firms focused in the private credit and direct lending space. The ACC currently represents over 100 members that manage $400 billion of private credit assets globally.

AIMA is committed to developing skills and education standards and is a co-founder of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation (CAIA) – the first and only specialised educational standard for alternative investment specialists. AIMA is governed by its Council (Board of Directors).

Representing the interests of institutional investors, the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance promotes good governance practices in Canadian public companies and the improvement of the regulatory environment to best align the interests of boards and management with those of their shareholders, and to promote the efficiency and effectiveness of the Canadian capital markets.

CDP is an international non-profit that drives companies and governments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests.

Voted number one climate research provider by investors and working with institutional investors with assets of US$100 trillion, we leverage investor and buyer power to motivate companies to disclose and manage their environmental impacts. Over 6,300 companies with some 55% of global market capitalization disclosed environmental data through CDP in 2017.

This is in addition to the over 500 cities and 100 states and regions who disclosed, making CDP’s platform one of the richest sources of information globally on how companies and governments are driving environmental change.

CDP, formerly Carbon Disclosure Project, is a founding member of the We Mean Business Coalition.

CDSB is an international consortium of business and environmental NGOs. We are committed to advancing and aligning the global mainstream corporate reporting model to equate natural capital with financial capital.

Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and inequitable workplaces.

Our mission: Ceres is transforming the economy to build a sustainable future for people and the planet.

Our mission is to harness economic power—the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace—to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. We work for a world where all people have enough, where all communities are healthy and safe, and where the bounty of the Earth is preserved for all the generations to come.

ICMA is a membership association, headquartered in Switzerland, committed to serving the needs of its wide range of members. These include private and public sector issuers, financial intermediaries, asset managers and other investors, capital market infrastructure providers, central banks, law firms and others worldwide. ICMA currently has 550 members located in over 60 countries.

ICMA brings together members from all segments of the wholesale and retail debt securities market, through regional and sectoral member committees, and focuses on a comprehensive range of regulatory and market practice issues which impact all aspects of international market functioning. ICMA prioritises four core areas – primary markets, secondary markets, repo and collateral markets, and the green and social bond markets.

The PRI is the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment.

It works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international network of investor signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions. The PRI acts in the long-term interests of its signatories, of the financial markets and economies in which they operate and ultimately of the environment and society as a whole.

The PRI is truly independent. It encourages investors to use responsible investment to enhance returns and better manage risks, but does not operate for its own profit; it engages with global policymakers but is not associated with any government; it is supported by, but not part of, the United Nations.

RIA Members include asset managers, asset owners, advisors, and service providers who believe incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions can provide superior risk-adjusted returns and positive societal impact.

Established in 2007 and headquartered in London, UK, Climate Action establishes and builds partnerships between business, government and public bodies to accelerate international sustainable development and advance the ‘green economy’.

We do this by providing a global media and events platform across which stakeholders can share knowledge, technologies and expertise, and identify innovative solutions to the challenges faced by climate change and a growing population.

For our partners and supporters we help engage the private sector, bringing innovations, technologies and finance to the debate.

For our clients we help generate profitable business opportunities and partnerships, provide top-level access to emerging markets and reinforce their commitment to, and their position as leaders within, the global sustainability industry.

The Daily Climate is a publication of Environmental Health Sciences, a non-profit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to driving science into public discussion and policy on environmental health issues, including climate change.

Diplomatic World is an international luxury business magazine located in Brussels, the Heart of Europe. It benefits from a quarterly bilingual publication (French & English) of 20 000 copies. Diplomatic World stands out as the bridge between the different worlds of economics, finance, politics and diplomacy.

FORESIGHT Climate & Energy is the essential read from Denmark on the global transition to a decarbonised energy economy — objective reporting on what really matters by expert journalists and writers from around the world.

Investment & Pensions Europe is the monthly magazine for those running pension funds in Europe. Since our first issue in 1997, we have built an influential position within the European institutional investor community, and the publication has an average monthly circulation of 10,311 copies, of which 70% is in Continental Europe.