31 July 2023 | 2 min. readingtime
This research shows that more and more financial institutions are not involved in financing companies that are active in the production of nuclear weapons. The important drivers mentioned are the increasing integration of ESG criteria in investment policy, the entry into force of the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) and new regulations in the European Union to make the financial sector more sustainable. These financial institutions take their responsibility to end the financing of the companies that produce nuclear weapons, which pose a huge threat to people and the environment. The PAX report identifies 55 financial institutions that meet all nuclear weapons exclusion criteria and are listed in the Hall of Fame. In addition, 54 financial institutions are mentioned that almost meet these PAX criteria and have been included in the Runners-Up list. Once again a.s.r. included in the Hall of Fame by PAX because of the a.s.r. exclusion policy for nuclear weapons. See page 29 in the report via the download button below. a.s.r has been in the Hall of Fame since 2015.
03 June 2025 | 5 min. readingtime
Climate change and biodiversity loss are two sides of the same coin. At a.s.r. asset management, we are taking action on three fronts to address these two pressing issues.
21 May 2025 | 5 min. readingtime
1.5°C was the crucial limit to avoid the most catastrophic consequences of climate change. There is now a growing awareness that this goal is rapidly moving out of sight. That means something to humans and the planet.
04 February 2025 | 1 min. readingtime
In our paper “Human rights,” we share how we shape the theme of human rights within our responsible investing.
