Accelerating change for a better tomorrow
Real change requires a radical overhaul of the world economy. As a firm committed to building a sustainable world, we structure our investment research, company engagement, and macro stewardship activities around three key pillars: People, Earth and Climate. These represent what we believe to be the biggest sustainability challenges in the world today, namely social inequality, biodiversity loss and climate change.
Our Sustainable Transition range targets opportunities linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that support and accelerate the transition to a sustainable future towards a socially just, nature positive and net zero economy. We offer solutions across asset classes designed to deliver financial returns and positive outcomes for People, Climate and Earth.
Earth
Investing in Natural Capital Transition to accelerate towards a nature positive economy
The risks associated with biodiversity loss and the erosion of nature are frequently overlooked by the market. This often results in the mispricing of companies with significant impacts or dependences on nature.
Transition strategies in focus
Global megatrends: How climate, nature and social change will reshape economies
Climate change, natural resource scarcity and social shifts are transforming the corporate landscape. Investors need to understand the implications of these sustainability megatrends to manage risks and seize opportunities.



Transitioning to a more sustainable future: How investors can help drive change
How the world is financed and powered; how complex ecosystems are maintained and resources shared all need to be radically transformed. Here, we set out our approach to supporting a sustainable transition across people, climate and Earth.


Mind the gap: An estimate of climate finance needs by developing countries to fund their NDC commitments
It is helpful to know how far we need to jump in order to land safely. Mind the gap provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of the costs of climate change mitigation and adaptation commitments under the Paris Agreement for developing countries. It looks at the gaps and challenges, offering policy and institutional recommendations.
Supply and demand: Tackling both sides of the carbon emissions equation
Despite progress through our Climate Engagement Escalation Programme, more action is needed from the world’s 30 systemically important carbon emitters, as Sora Utzinger and Louise Wihlborn explain.

Strengths
Complex sustainability challenges cannot be addressed by investing in solutions opportunities alone. A broader cross-section approach to transition is required to maximise long-term return while seeking positive outcomes. Our leading approach to sustainable transition is applied consistently across asset classes and leverages the following key strengths:
Key risks
For further information on the risks and risk profiles of our strategies, please refer to the relevant KIID and Prospectus.
A globally integrated team with extensive experience

Sam Tripuraneni
Head of Sustainable Outcomes

Rick Stathers
Climate Lead

Eugenie Mathieu
Earth Lead

Vaidehee Sachdev
Social Lead

Daniel McHugh
Chief Investment Officer

Alistair Way
Head of Equities

Caroline Hedges
Head of Credit

Darryl Murphy
Managing Director, Infrastructure
The world is too interconnected to think small
Building a more sustainable future takes a wider, more meaningful, and joined-up approach.
It takes commitment and partnership across the interconnected challenges facing People, Climate, and Earth.
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CEO Mark Versey on sustainability – Aviva Investors
13 Jun 2023
It's one thing to make a change; it's another to make a difference.
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Making a difference in corporate sustainable transition
18 Apr 2023
Moving towards a more sustainable world takes investing in companies transitioning towards more sustainable practices.
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Making a difference through director accountability
18 Apr 2023
Tackling sustainable issues takes holding directors personally responsible for their company's sustainability failures.
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Making a difference in the use of hazardous chemicals
18 Apr 2023
Reducing the damage caused by hazardous chemicals takes holding chemical companies to account through public rankings.
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Making a difference on antimicrobial resistance
18 Apr 2023
Supporting antibiotic development takes a powerful financial coalition lobbying for reform at the G7.
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Making a difference with natural carbon removal
8 Sep 2022
Going down a more direct path to net zero takes investing in the power of natural solutions.
Our responsible investment views
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Fixed income
Navigating uncertainty and avoiding underperformers: Plotting a course for the long term in buy-and-maintain credit
13 Sep 2023
As the current economic cycle draws to a close, our buy-and-maintain team discuss opportunities and risks in credit markets.
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Equities
The big dig: How mining could power a greener future
12 Sep 2023
Clean energy technologies are set to drive growth in demand for critical minerals over the next two decades, throwing up a rich seam of investment opportunities – and challenges.
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Responsible Investing
When the chips are down: Geopolitics threatens the semiconductor boom
11 Sep 2023
While the semiconductor industry should see strong demand thanks to the rise in artificial intelligence and cloud computing, geopolitical and supply-chain risks loom.
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Responsible Investing
Deals delayed and crowded trades…But investors can still find value in infrastructure debt
4 Sep 2023
Private infrastructure debt still offers a broad spectrum of opportunities, but investors face complex challenges. In this Q&A, our infrastructure debt team contemplate the current state of the market and where it goes from here.
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Fixed income
Mad about the boy: Understanding the economic and investment impacts of El Niño
25 Aug 2023
How much do ocean circulation patterns impact economic outcomes and sovereign risk? Rick Stathers and Carmen Altenkirch assess El Niño, the climate phenomenon driving atmospheric circulation in the tropics, affecting everything from GDP to inflation and social stability.
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Equities
Tipping points and transformation: Getting on the right side of change
16 Aug 2023
Rapid changes in the global economy could tip some sectors into low-carbon phases faster than incumbents expect, with important investment implications.
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Fixed income
The heat is on: Opportunities and risks for climate-focused bond investors
8 Aug 2023
Thomas Chinery and Justine Vroman discuss current conditions in the investment-grade market, the ECB’s “green QT” programme, and why oil and gas firms must go further and faster to decarbonise.
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Equities
Defensive sectors offer value amid AI frenzy: What next for global equity income investors?
7 Aug 2023
Dividends proved resilient in the first half of 2023. Richard Saldanha considers what the rest of the year might have in store for income investors.
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Equities
Conflict and complexity: The investment view on defence
2 Aug 2023
The war in Ukraine and rising geopolitical tensions are prompting governments around the world to beef up defence spending. We explore the key investment implications.
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Equities
Over(shooting) the limit: Why we need to keep within planetary boundaries
26 Jul 2023
Demand for fuel and raw materials is decimating the natural world, making extreme climate effects more likely. So, what might the world be like for people and investors as we go beyond planetary boundaries?
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Responsible Investing
Methane: Heating up
25 Jul 2023
Methane is the second most important gas contributor to climate change after carbon dioxide, but its warming potential is many times greater. Mikhaila Crosby explains why addressing emissions is a key priority.
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Fixed income
Something borrowed, something blue: Emerging markets drive innovation in sustainability bonds
6 Jul 2023
Faced with escalating climate and biodiversity crises, developing economies are innovating with new ways to link bond issuance with sustainability goals. This brings risks and opportunities for investors, say Liam Spillane and Emilia Matei.
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Economic Research
Accelerating climate solutions: The Edinburgh Earth Initiative in profile
30 Jun 2023
In the 17th and 18th centuries, academics at the University of Edinburgh helped drive the Industrial Revolution. Today, they are connecting with businesses to tackle the climate emergency. Words by Miles Costello.
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Responsible Investing
Plug in and power up: How EV-charging infrastructure can help future-proof real assets portfolios
28 Jun 2023
As the transition away from petrol-powered cars to electric vehicles accelerates, demand for charging points is rising. We explore the implications for investors in real assets.
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Equities
Don’t stand so close to me: Why UK equity income investors need to stop hugging the benchmark
22 Jun 2023
Chris Murphy and James Balfour believe this is shaping up to be a much better year for UK income investors as the performance disparity between large and mid-cap stocks begins to unwind.
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Equities
Cellular agriculture: Science fiction or reality?
13 Jun 2023
Cultured lab-grown meat and precision fermentation could significantly reduce the environmental impact of the food industry. But these technologies are at an early stage and questions remain around regulation and demand.