Launch of DNB AM's new sustainable investment fund's website announced
New Sustainable Fund, Future Waves, Launched in Europe
DNB Asset Management, a subsidiary of the Norwegian financial services group DNB Group, has launched a new sustainable investment fund named Future Waves. The fund, with the International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) LU0029375739, focuses on both returns and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Future Waves fund has identified four themes as particularly promising: Blue Economy (37 percent), Green Economy (31 percent), Climate (19 percent), and Quality of Life (12 percent). These themes align with the SDGs, focusing on areas such as climate action, clean energy, social inclusion, health, and education.
According to Mike Judith, head of the international sales team and CEO at DNB AM, investor demand focusing on both returns and sustainability has increased exponentially in 2021. This trend is reflected in the launch of Future Waves, which aims to cater to this growing interest.
Isabelle Juillard Thompsen, co-portfolio manager of the Future Waves fund, emphasises the importance of the ocean in our lives. More than half of the oxygen we breathe comes from the sea, and the sea absorbs 21 percent of the planet's CO2 emissions. These facts highlight the fund's focus on the Blue Economy and the importance of preserving our oceans for future generations.
DNB Asset Management has its own ESG label for the analysis and evaluation of data in sustainable funds. The DNB AM ESG label defines, develops, collects, categorizes, analyzes, and presents secondary and primary data on the direct and indirect impacts of industries and companies on the 17 UN sustainability goals. This label will likely play a significant role in guiding the Future Waves fund's investment strategy.
However, for precise details on the investment strategy and focus areas of the Future Waves fund in relation to the UN SDGs, including its target SDGs, sector preferences, and impact measurement approach, it is recommended to consult the official DNB Asset Management website or fund prospectus for Future Waves, investor presentations or sustainability reports published by DNB Asset Management, or regulatory filings or fund fact sheets that disclose strategy and ESG alignment.
The maritime industry, according to OECD estimates, has the potential to double its revenue by 2030 compared to global economic growth. With the launch of Future Waves, DNB Asset Management is positioning itself to capitalise on this growing sector while also contributing to the achievement of the UN SDGs.
For more information about the Future Waves fund, please visit DNB Asset Management's official website or contact their customer service team.
The Future Waves fund, launched by DNB Asset Management, is focused on investing in businesses that align with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, with a significant portion of its investments directed towards the Blue Economy and other themes such as Green Economy, Climate, and Quality of Life. The business strategy of this fund is guided by DNB Asset Management's ESG label, which ensures that investments contribute positively to the achievement of the UN SDGs and are made in a sustainable manner.
