UK-based pensions provider Scottish Widows is partnering with asset manager Robeco to scale their responsible investing strategies. The focus of the partnership will be on designing customised equities indices to prioritise responsible investing principles and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These will be targeting both developed and emerging markets. “By pooling our collective expertise and leveraging Robeco’s depth of research and centre of excellence, we can innovate at pace and deliver a unique set of indices for UK workplace pension savers with responsible investing fitted as standard,” said Eva Cairns, Scottish Widows’ Head of Responsible Investment. Robeco was selected by Scottish Widows due to its sustainability research capabilities and close alignment with the asset owner’s responsible investing priorities. The two firms will also co-publish analysis on priority themes, such as the energy transition, nature and deforestation. “We are delighted to be embarking on a strategic partnership with Scottish Widows, with a focus on bespoke Robeco-SW indices that leverage a number of our proprietary sustainable investment frameworks and innovations,” said Joop Huif, Head of Robeco Indices. “We look forward to working closely with Scottish Widows – a valued strategic partner – to expand the scope of our collaboration in 2025 and beyond.”
