Our Policies
We are firmly committed to embedding sustainability into our business practices and culture.
Overview
Exclusion policies
We were among the first asset managers to put in place a blanket exclusion for companies which derive more than 30% of revenues from coal. We also exclude assets linked to food commodities, deforestation and other unsustainable practices causing natural ecosystem conversion. and follow exclusion rules on controversial weapons such as Anti-Personnel Landmines.
We also manage Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Responsible Investment funds applying additional exclusions policies to help systematically address the most severe sustainability risks in the investment decision-making process.
Climate risk policy
To support Paris Agreement goals and the transition to a low-carbon economy, we aim to reduce our exposure to carbon intensive sectors by excluding coal and oil sand activities.
Controversial weapons policy
We consider that investment in companies involved in Controversial Weapons activities or provisions to such companies should be avoided.
Ecosystem protection & deforestation policy
Deforestation and natural ecosystems conversion have devastating consequences, both for the environment and society, and has pushed many species to the brink of extinction. We aim to avoid investment in companies involved in deforestation and natural ecosystem conversion when negative business practices are clearly identified.
Soft commodities policy
We strive not to participate in short-term instruments commodities or enter into speculative transactions that may contribute to price inflation in basic agricultural or marine commodities.
ESG Standards Policy
Our ESG integrated and ACT strategies apply our ESG standards policy, with additional exclusions on tobacco, white phosphorus weapons, UNGC breaches and poor ESG quality. This applies in a systematic manner to open funds. Specific approaches may apply for segregated accounts or alternative strategies.
Download Policy (November 2021)Stewardship
We are not a passive partner for clients – we are an active owner of assets on their behalf. AXA IM’s stewardship strategy seeks to protect client investments by raising issues of concern that may have a material impact on company performance and investor value over the longer term. We strive to reduce investment risk, enhance returns and drive positive impacts for society and the environment.
Through our engagement activities, we seek to use our influence as investors to encourage companies to mitigate environmental and social risks relevant to their sectors.
2021 active ownership and stewardship report
Our 2021 Active Ownership and Stewardship Report details our interactions with issuers over the year, alongside our vision for expanding that activity in the future.
Corporate governance & voting Policy
We regularly update the standards by which we conduct our interactions with corporate management. Download our Voting Policy to find out more.
Voting records
Full details of our voting behaviour are available on the Proxy Voting Disclosure website.
Conflict of interests policy
This document aims at explaining AXA IM’s approach to conflicts of interests arising from its stewardship activities and is complementary to AXA IM’s general conflict of interests policy.
Engagement policy
We take an active engagement approach, emphasising direct dialogue with companies on sustainability and governance issues that have a material impact on long-term financial performance.
Transparency
Climate action report
Our Climate Report summarises the innovations and commitments that lie at the heart of our climate strategy.
TCFD report
Our Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) report reflects our innovations in climate strategy, investment and reporting, as well as our focus on generating positive and measurable impact in private and listed markets.
Sustainable finance
It introduces new rules on disclosures related to sustainable investments and sustainability risks, which are applicable from March 10, 2021.
Risk Warning
The value of investments, and the income from them, can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the amount originally invested.