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Sustainability at Raiffeisen Capital Management
Today, sustainable and responsible investing is one of the core competencies of Raiffeisen Capital Management (which stands for Raiffeisen KAG). The fund company pursues a very demanding course with regard to ESG criteria, which has received a great deal of international attention and recognition. Last fall, Raiffeisen Capital Management was one of very few fund companies in Europe to receive an AAA rating from the German rating agency Scope for its outstanding quality in the management of sustainable funds.
On this page you can find out,
and what you need to bear in mind. We explain ourwhat we mean by responsible investing and important terms such as ESG, engagement and impact investing. Yes, sustainability can also generate returns - the good thing is that sustainable investing has an impact, because the more investors pay attention to whether companies or countries invest in an ecologically, economically and socially responsible manner, the greater the impact.investment process For us as an investment company, structured engagement with forward-looking issues is undoubtedly an important part of our work. For example, climate change and the resulting need for an energy transition are probably among the most pressing issues of our time. Enormous investments in new technologies, infrastructure, etc. are needed for the energy transition to work.
In the information magazine
, we take a detailed look at relevant key topics and provide interesting insights and background information.INVESTMENT ZUKUNFT Transparency is very important to us, which is why we regularly publish publications and reports. Under
, for example, you will find our engagement report, carbon footprint report, sustainability policies, impact reports, etc.Policies & Reports
Investing with a sustainable focus
What is really sustainable and what does responsible investing depend on?

Good reasons for more sustainability in investment funds and ‘Future Transformation Topics’
Where does my money go and what does it do? How can I assess the sustainability of investments? Detailed research provides clear answers to this question, preferably directly from the fund company. As part of the analysis of ‘Future Transformation Topics’, Raiffeisen KAG specialists provide answers to the question of what contribution sustainable investments can make to a future worth living for the next generation.

The idea behind sustainable investments
The environment is just one facet of sustainability. The term sustainability now stands for comprehensively responsible actions towards people, the environment, and the economy. In the financial markets, the transformation to demonstrably sustainable investment products already began a long time ago.

ESG: three letters, one sustainability approach
Sustainability and financial investments: What criteria does a sustainable investment fund need to meet? The ESG approach – and the Raiffeisen ESG Indicator – help you find your orientation as an investor. Find out what lies behind the letters E, S, and G.

Impact investing – the effect is what matters
When sustainability alone is not enough: Impact investing goes beyond being the pure ESG concept. Investors want to use it to bring about positive change in the world. The focus here is on achieving a concrete, measurable impact through investment.

Transparency for trustworthy products
Investors are increasingly demanding sustainable financial products. Quality seals that are awarded on the basis of transparent and independent expert opinions serve as a reliable assessment of whether these products are truly as sustainable as claimed.

Investment funds: How is sustainability measured?
To assess the sustainability of companies and funds, one needs valid information. On what data do the analyses and assessments of Raiffeisen KAG rely when it comes to sustainability? Find out what lies behind the Raiffeisen ESG Indicator.

Sustainability criteria – integrative approach
For a fund company, sustainability primarily means a commitment to the topic of socially responsible investing, which reflects responsibility towards people, the environment, and the invested capital. What does the integrative sustainability concept of Raiffeisen Kapitalanlage GmbH entail?
"With an investment in sustainable funds, I can promote responsible business practices among companies and countries."
Thematic areas of a sustainable future
We illuminate future issues from the various perspectives of sustainability.

Future Transformation Topics that affect us all
As a sustainably oriented fund company, it is important for us to deal intensively with the ecologically and socially relevant issues of our time and to develop positions on an investor’s perspective on how we stand on these issues and deal with the challenges they entail.

Energy transition
One of the most important ways to limit climate change is to push forward with the energy transition.

Investing in infrastructure
Find out how you can get on board the global infrastructure investment megatrend. Discover the opportunities and risks involved and uncover possible investment options in this vital sector!
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Sustainability in the construction industry
According to a UN report, 38% of global carbon emissions stem from the construction and building industry!

Electromobility as a key component of the mobility transition
The transport sector is one of the main sources of CO₂ emissions worldwide and is responsible for around 20 per cent of total global emissions. Within this sector, around 60% of emissions are caused by road passenger transport.

Expertendiskussion zum Thema Mobilitätswende
Eine spannende Diskussion zum Thema "Mobilitätswende" und deren Chancen und Herausforderungen. Beleuchtet werden Mobilitätskonzepte mit Zukunft.

The future of flying
The dream of flying was made a reality around 150 years ago by the first pioneers of aviation, such as the Wright brothers in the United States of America. A century and a half later, this dream has morphed into a nightmare, at least from a sustainability perspective. More and more flights crossing the sky are leading to greater and greater challenges for civilian aviation, especially environmental challenges.

Expert discussion on the topic of change in aviation
Round-table discussion on the greatest challenges confronting the aviation industry in becoming more sustainable.
Corporate Responsibility
Raiffeisen Capital Management integrates the topic of sustainability at all levels of the company.
Publications
The information brochure INVESTMENT ZUKUNFT (former SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT) highlights current key topics on a quarterly basis.

Issue "The future of flying": read it now!
In the current issue, Raiffeisen Capital Management is taking a look at the future of flying.
World's oceans
Artificial intelligence
Sustainability in the construction industry
Net Zero
Nuclear power
Nutrition for the world
Peace and justice
Gender Equality
Carbon Pricing
Energy Transition
Biodiversity
Demografic Change
Fast Fashion
Newsletter
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Policies & Reports
Sustainability-related disclosures
Sustainability-related disclosures: Product-related sustainability-related disclosures can be found under "Courses and documents".
Explanation of the main adverse effects of investment decisions on sustainability factors