Calvert Research and Management, part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), has unveiled three funds categorised as Article 8 under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation. The MS INVF Calvert Global Equity, Global High-Yield Bond and US Equity funds are actively managed and will incorporate a sustainability-related risks and opportunities assessment into their investment approach. The investment teams will also engage with portfolio holdings on financially material ESG issues. “I am excited to launch the Calvert Global Equity Fund, which offers investors a unique opportunity to access a concentrated and balanced portfolio of companies that reflect Calvert’s principles for responsible investment,” said Chris Dyer, Co-head of Eaton Vance Equity at MSIM. “These include: a focus on environmental sustainability and resource efficiency, equitable societies and respect for human rights, and accountable governance with transparent operations.”
