Nedgroup Investments
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- R271bn of clients’ assets assessed against RI pillars incorporating ESG factors
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Limited influence on RI practices of third-party managers in Fund of Funds, reduced options for fixed income asset owners to be heard in Cash Solutions
Mitigation Strategies
- Interrogation of third-party managers' RI practices, engagement with issuers and other fixed income managers on ESG best practices, not supporting issuers who do not subscribe to ESG, oversight of proxy voting function by external managers, ensuring managers have a reasonably designed proxy voting policy
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN PRI, Regulation 28 of the Pension Funds Act, King Code, Code for Responsible Investing in South Africa (CRISA)
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- All 17 UN SDGs
Interrogation of investment teams and funds' exposure to climate change, emissions, stranded assets, plastics, ocean health, and social impacts.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Biodiversity Loss
- Labour & Human Rights
- People Diversity & Inclusion
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN PRI, Regulation 28 of the South African Pension Funds Act, King Codes on Corporate Governance in South Africa, Code for Responsible Investing in South Africa (CRISA), European Union Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), EU Taxonomy Regulation
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- All 17 UN SDGs (as adopted by Nedbank)
Nedbank's adoption of the SDGs guides Nedgroup Investments' responsible investment approach.