Sustainability
Sustainable or responsible investing refers to investment strategies that take into account environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues.
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BNP Paribas launches first responsible listed real estate ETF
November 14, 2019
BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) strengthens range of listed real ETFs with launch of first ETF[1] focused on climate change. BNP Paribas Easy FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Europe[...]
BNPP AM hosts global policy reform conference with PRI and publishes public policy stewardship strategy
September 9, 2019
BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) has convened the world’s first responsible investment conference focused on global policy reform, in support of a more sustainable financial system,[...]
BNPP AM transforms active flagship range to become 100% sustainable
September 3, 2019
Implementation of commitment made by BNPP AM in its Global Sustainability Strategy Systematic integration of ESG criteria into all investment strategies Simplified fund range offering[...]
BNPP AM publishes case study with natural capital coalition
July 16, 2019
Integrating consumer companies’ approach to seafood sourcing and plastic & packaging into ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) scoring and investment decisions.
EC publishes Taxonomy of environmentally sustainable economic activity
June 18, 2019
The European Commission (‘EC’) has today published the climate part of the EU Taxonomy, a dynamic classification system to help investors and companies identify economic activities that[...]
BNPP AM becomes first adopter of the operating principles for impact management
April 12, 2019
BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) today signs the Operating Principles For Impact Management. This marks another milestone in our commitment to sustainability, and in particular impact[...]
BNPP AM launches THEAM Quant Europe Climate Carbon Offset Plan, the first UCITS fund established under French law* with carbon offset mechanism
March 29, 2019
A major innovation: the fund aims to combine financial returns from the European equity market with a positive impact on climate change
BNPP AM takes a step further in its commitment to sustainable investment and launches ambitious, firm-wide sustainability strategy
March 20, 2019
Firm-wide strategy to enhance and accelerate commitment to sustainable investment Clear definition and application across AUM. Four core components: ESG integration; stewardship; exclusions;[...]
BNPP AM announces tighter exclusion policy on coal companies
March 14, 2019
BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) announces its plan to implement an enhanced coal-exclusion policy, accelerating its commitment to tackle climate change by divesting from the single[...]
BNPP AM to sponsor Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance and Investment
September 6, 2018
BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) announces that it is to become the asset management sponsor of the Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance and Investment (‘GRASFI’), the[...]
BNPP AM awarded top PRI score for fourth consecutive year
July 26, 2018
BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) has been awarded the top score of A+ for its global approach to responsible investing. The score was awarded by the Principles for Responsible Investment[...]
BNP Paribas Asset Management awarded top PRI score for third consecutive year
September 12, 2017
BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) has been awarded the top score of A+ in the annual UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) assessment report for a third consecutive[...]
Experts
Adam Kanzer
Head of Stewardship Americas
Adam is Head of Stewardship, Americas, at BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM).
He leads our firm’s[...]
Jane Ambachtsheer
Global Head of Sustainability
Jane Ambachtsheer is Global Head of Sustainability at BNP Paribas Asset Management, where she oversees the firm’s ambitious approach to sustainable[...]
Marie-Geneviève Loys-Carreiras
Head of Social Business Investment
Marie-Genevieve is Head of Social Business Investment at BNP Paribas Asset Management. After a first experience at the CSR department[...]
Michael Herskovich
Global Head of Stewardship
Michael is the Global Head of Stewardship within the Sustainability Centre.[...]
Robert-Alexandre Poujade
ESG Analyst, Biodiversity Lead
Robert-Alexandre Poujade is ESG analyst within BNPP AM's Sustainability Centre, in charge of biodiversity.
Thibaud Clisson
Senior ESG Analyst, Climate Change lead
Thibaud Clisson is Senior ESG analyst within BNPP AM's Sustainability Centre, in charge of climate change.
He[...]
About BNP Paribas Asset Management
BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) is the investment arm of BNP Paribas, a leading banking group in Europe with international reach. BNPP AM aims to generate long-term sustainable investment returns for its clients, based on a unique sustainability-driven philosophy. BNPP AM’s investment capabilities are focused around five key strategies: High Conviction Strategies, Private Debt & Real Assets, Multi-Asset, Quantitative & Solutions (MAQS), Emerging markets and Liquidity Solutions, with investment processes incorporating quantitative and fundamental analysis.
Sustainability is embedded within BNPP AM’s strategy and investment decision-making. Among the leaders in thematic investment in Europe, BNPP AM contributes to the energy transition, environmental sustainability and the promotion of equality and inclusive growth. BNPP AM currently manages EUR 522 billion of assets (EUR 645 billion of assets under management and advisory) and benefits from the expertise of around 500 investment professionals and around 800 client servicing specialists, serving individual, corporate and institutional clients in 67 countries.
Source: BNPP AM, as at 31 March 2022
