Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) has announced that all eight funds making up its £11 billion (US$14.6 billion) sustainable suite will be aligned with the UK’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR). The funds will adopt the ‘Sustainability Focus’ label, meaning that they will each be targeting specific social and environmental objectives and align with the Financial Conduct Authority’s recently introduced disclosure and marketing requirements. “Adopting the Sustainability Focus label provides reassurance to our clients regarding the high standards of sustainability practices embedded in our funds, which have also delivered award-winning investment performance,” said Mike Fox, RLAM’s Head of Equities. “We remain committed to ensuring clients benefit from our clear and consistent sustainability-driven approach to investing.” The eight funds include dedicated equity, fixed income and multi-asset funds. The suite includes Royal London’s Sustainable Leaders Trust, Global Sustainable Equity Fund and Sustainable Corporate Bond Trust. “Sustainable investing is about driving long-term value for our clients, the wider economy and society,” said Fox. “By actively investing in companies, we can encourage continuous improvement in their sustainability practices for the benefit of everyone.”
