Climate and change
Nowadays, people talk less about the weather and more about climate. Perhaps it’s a tribute to young climate activists and Greta Thunberg with her ‘Fridays for Future’ initiative, but the massive change in public awareness is also due to the growing frequency of extreme weather situations which highlight the dangers of global warming.
The important role that financial institutions play in the attainment of climate targets, on the other hand, is less well known. Allianz Global Investors was one of the first to place climate change and the environment at the forefront of investment decisions, and has gained a wealth of experience since our first sustainable focused investments in 2000.
Our Investment Forum took place in Frankfurt on June 12, 2019. Discussions focused on global themes such as sustainable investment and climate-related risks, as well as the economic and political outlook for Europe. Neil Dwane, Global Strategist at Allianz Global Investors, summarizes the key findings here.
Our chief economist Stefan Hofrichter goes a step further. In his article, he considers how much influence classical regulatory policy still has against the background of the continuing low interest rate environment.
Capital investment can be a decisive driver of change, especially with regard to social or environmental objectives. Martin Ewald explains what ‘impact investing’ is all about and how investors can actively use the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in their investment decisions.
‘Green & Sustainable Finance’ is a top priority at Allianz Global Investors. CEO Andreas Utermann explains in an interview why we believe sustainability is a strategic imperative for an active asset manager.
I hope you enjoy reading this issue.
Beatrix Anton-Grönemeyer
Beatrix Anton-Grönemeyer,
Chief Sustainability Officer, Allianz Global Investors
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