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(1) An entity required to be authorised or regulated to operate in the financial markets. The following list includes all authorised entities carrying out the characteristic activities of the entities mentioned, whether authorised by an EEA State or a third country and whether or not authorised by reference to a directive:
(a) a credit institution;
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(d) an insurance company;
(e) a collective investment scheme or the management company of such a scheme;
(f) a pension fund or the management company of a pension fund;
(g) a commodity or commodity derivatives dealer;
(h) a local;
(i) any other institutional investor;
(2) a large undertaking that meets two of the following size requirements on a company basis: (i) a balance sheet total of EUR 20,000,000; (ii) an annual net turnover of EUR 40,000,000; (iii) own funds of EUR 2,000,000;
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(4) other institutional investors whose main activity is to invest in financial instruments, including entities dedicated to the securitisation of assets or other financing transactions;
(5) a natural person resident in an EEA State that permits the authorisation of natural persons as professional investors, who expressly asks to be treated as a professional client and a qualified investor and who meets at least two of the following criteria: (i) he/she has carried out transactions, in significant size, on securities markets at an average frequency of, at least, 10 per quarter over the previous four quarters before the application, (ii) the size of his/her financial instrument portfolio, defined as including cash deposits and financial instruments exceeds EUR 500,000, (iii) he/she works or has worked for at least one year in the financial sector in a professional position which requires knowledge of the transactions or services envisaged.
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Sustainable investing
Future-proofing your portfolio
Sustainable investing has evolved from a targeted strategy to a fundamental consideration in a portfolio construction and investment process. Investing sustainably is now becoming the market standard, in particular, as more investors increasingly realise that climate risk specifically poses investment risks in portfolios, the tectonic shift to sustainable investments is set to accelerate faster still. We are only at the start of a major reallocation of capital. Transforming portfolios goes beyond substituting select allocations with sustainable ones, and requires investors to embed sustainability considerations into the heart of their portfolio asset allocation process.
Capital at risk: The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and are not guaranteed. Investors may not get back the amount originally invested.
In our view, adapting investment processes that incorporate ESG analysis when setting overall ESG portfolio objectives will be essential to success in the future.
Sustainability doesn’t mean sacrificing returns, in BlackRock’s view
Jean Boivin, Head of the BlackRock Investment Institute, explores why BlackRock believes the climate transition will boost portfolios.
Our selection of sustainable products
We present a selection of our sustainable products across equity, fixed income and multi-asset below to help integrate sustainability into portfolios.
We show top 4 products by AuM in each sub-category. For our full product range, please visit our product screener.
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Thematic investment solutions allow you to invest across sectors and geographies, in companies set to benefit from transformational forces influencing the future of our global economy and society. We believe these ‘megatrends’ will drive long-term outperformance over global equities.
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Fund Details Product Brief BGF Sustainable Energy Fund One of the longest running and largest energy transition funds in the world. The Fund invests in any company that benefits from the transition to a lower carbon economy. Download BGF Circular Economy Fund The Fund, a partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, invests in companies working to minimise waste, enable recycling and reuse of materials. Download BGF Future of Transport Fund Focused on capturing long-term winners of the transition to more electric, autonomous and connected transport. The Fund looks to capture opportunities across the entire value chain. Download BGF Nutrition Fund Offers exposure to fast growing consumer trends in nutrition and food, that we believe the market underestimates, seeking ‘disruptive’ transformational businesses. Download INDEX
Fund Details Factsheet iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF Invest in companies involved in clean energy production or the provision of clean energy equipment & technology from both developed and emerging markets. Download iShares Smart City Infrastructure UCITS ETF Invest in the next generation of smart cities, gaining diversified access to the future growth potential through exposure to the powerful trend for global urbanization. Download iShares MSCI World Paris-Aligned Climate UCITS ETF Invest in a secular growth trend to take advantage of the irreversible shift towards electric vehicles. Download iShares Refinitiv Inclusion and Diversity UCITS ETF Invest in next generation companies across developed and emerging markets, that demonstrate high levels of Diversity, Inclusion and People Development. Download -
From eliminating certain exposures to focusing on the companies leading thetransition to a low-carbon economy, there are many different ways to incorporate sustainable investing into your portfolio. SRI products enable investors to gain increased exposure to the companies with commitments to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) business practices. These example ETFs are designed to give clients the most sustainable approach to gaining diversified market exposure.
Fund Details Factsheet iShares MSCI USA SRI UCITS ETF Gain diversified access to U.S. companies with outstanding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings and minimal controversies. Download iShares MSCI World SRI UCITS ETF Gain diversified access to Global markets through companies with outstanding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings and minimal controversies. Download iShares MSCI Europe SRI UCITS ETF Gain diversified access to European companies with outstanding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings and minimal controversies. Download iShares MSCI Emerging Markets SRI UCITS ETF Gain diversified access to Emerging Markets through companies with outstanding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings and minimal controversies. Download -
Sustainability in fixed income is rapidly gaining momentum reflecting intensifying demand, but also a changing investment landscape. The market evolution and improved data availability have driven product innovation, with more advanced sustainability solutions now available, as exemplified by BlackRock’s own offering of over 35 dedicated sustainable fixed income products spanning sectors, regions, and management style.
Source: BlackRock, 31 March 2021
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High yield bonds may offer equity-like returns, yet with lower volatility. By incorporating sustainability into the investment process or index methodology investors can maintain these equity-like returns whilst improving their portfolio sustainability profile.
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Where to invest Details BlackRock Global High Yield ESG and Credit Screened Fund The fund takes into account environmental, social and governance characteristics when selecting the Fund’s investments, and seeks to obtain a higher quality ESG profile than other similar products. INDEX
Where to invest Details iShares $ High Yield Corporate Bond ESG UCITS ETF Exposure to high yielding non-investment grade bonds issued in U.S. dollar by companies with stronger sustainable business practices than their industry peers. iShares € High Yield Corporate Bond ESG UCITS ETF Exposure to high yielding non-investment grade bonds issued in Euros by companies with stronger sustainable business practices than their industry peers. -
Following an unconstrained investment style allows funds to invest in a wide range of sustainable debt instruments across sectors, asset classes and currencies, seeking to take advantage of the diversification benefits and allowing for a long-term approach.
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Where to invest Details Product Brief BGF ESG Fixed Income Global Opportunities Fund The CIO-led investment team seek a benchmark free, diversified portfolio, across 40+ countries, 30+ currencies and 2,000+ securities tilted towards higher-rated ESG issuers.
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With the demand for yield stronger than ever, investors are increasingly looking to emerging market debt for the income and diversification the asset class can bring. As investors look to transition portfolios, going sustainable in emerging markets can bring an improved sustainable profile, higher resilience and lower volatility to portfolios.
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Where to invest Details BGF ESG Emerging Markets Bond Fund Part of the Best Fixed Income ESG Fund* range in The Fund is designed as an alternative to traditional EMD funds by incorporating ESG integration.
Source: Environmental Finance 2019 AwardsBGF ESG Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Fund The fund takes ESG characteristics of the relevant issuer and at least 70% of total assets within the J.P. Morgan ESG Government Bond Index-Emerging Market Global Diversified BGF ESG Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund The fund takes ESG characteristics of the relevant issuer and at least 70% of total assets within the J.P. Morgan ESG Corporate Emerging Market Bond Index Broad Diversified. BGF ESG Emerging Markets Blended Bond Fund The fund takes ESG characteristics of the relevant issuer and at least 70% of total assets within the J.P. Morgan ESG Blended Emerging Market Bond Index (Sovereign). INDEX
Where to invest Details Factsheet iShares J.P. Morgan ESG $ Emerging Markets Bond ETF ESG weighted exposure to investment grade and non-investment grade emerging market bonds issued by sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities in US Dollar. Download -
The pressing need to accelerate climate mitigation efforts is becoming more and more important to our clients. As investors seek to incorporate climate into their investments, considering a climate approach to government bonds can contribute to the transition.
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Where to invest Details iShares Global Govt Bond Climate UCITS ETF Gain exposure to global, investment grade government bonds with a focus on climate considerations. iShares € Govt Bond Climate UCITS ETF Gain exposure to Eurozone, investment grade government bonds with a focus on climate considerations. Offers a climate risk-adjusted approach to Eurozone government bonds. -
Multi-asset funds are able to invest across the investment landscape and may include equities, bonds and cash. This provides a greater degree of diversification than investing in a single asset class. Many investors look to multi-asset funds to provide a lower-risk investment than a pure equity fund, but with greater prospects for growth than a pure bond fund. Multi-asset funds also provide an opportunity to incorporate extensive E, S and G considerations into your portfolio. BlackRock has built a family of multi-asset funds to give investors the breadth they need to meet their specific needs.
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Where to invest Details BGF ESG Multi-Asset Fund One of the largest environmental, social and governance multi-asset funds globally*. The Fund seeks to invest in key ESG themes including renewable energy and social housing.
Source: BlackRock October 2020
Learn more about our full sustainable offering
Sustainable solutions for you
Avoid: Removing specific companies/industries associated with controversial/objectionable activities.
Advance: Capitalising on long-term sustainability trends by investing in companies with a positive or improving ESG profile.
Risk: The benchmark index only excludes companies engaging in certain activities inconsistent with ESG criteria if such activities exceed the thresholds determined by the index provider. Investors should therefore make a personal ethical assessment of the benchmark index’s ESG screening prior to investing in the Fund. Such ESG screening may adversely affect the value of the Fund’s investments compared to a fund without such screening.
When it comes to dedicated sustainable investing products, investors can opt between basic exclusion screening, active ESG inclusion and impact investing. We offer these three approaches to reflect the demand from our clients across differing beliefs, values and requirements.
ESG: How does your portfolio score?
The BlackRock Portfolio Analysis and Solutions team could help evaluate and advance your portfolio’s ESG score, carbon emissions intensity and business involvement helping to bring you closer to your sustainable investment objectives.
Learn more about how BlackRock is advancing sustainability
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Our net zero commitment
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Larry Fink’s 2021 letter to CEOs
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How has BlackRock prepared for SFDR?
The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) obligations that apply from March 10, 2021 will be a key catalyst to accelerate investing sustainably in Europe.
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