Forward-looking corporate responsibility
Global Challenges Index was launched by the Hanover Stock Exchange and oekom Research AG in September of this year, and consists of companies from Europe and the G7-nations. The Index comprises 50 companies, which are making substantial and forward-looking contributions to surmounting major global challenges, like for example poverty. The companies' contributions are visible in their services and products and by creating opportunities for further business development.
Praise for SRI
Storebrand Investments receives particular attention in the evaluation. Our comprehensive socially responsible investment criteria for all investments are highlighted as very positive elements. Other areas that are considered especially sustainable include the consistent reporting on social and environmental factors, our social involvement and a high percentage of female managers.Motivating
The selection process for the index is based on an absolute best in class approach, where just 50 companies out of 900 considered make the final cut and is included in the index. These companies are considered to be particularly interesting from an investment point of view because they facilitate business development while reducing hidden risk factors. The VP for corporate responsibility at Storebrand, Elin Myrmel-Johansen, is very pleased with the inclusion."This is a confirmation that our efforts within corporate responsibility are both forward-looking and enabling. The index includes companies that through their core business work to be part of the solution for some of the major global challenges. This is also Storebrand's overarching goal with our corporate responsibility work. These acknowledgements motivate us and hold us responsible for continuing our efforts and aim even higher," Myrmel-Johansen said.
Storebrand's responsibility is to create value, but we are not indifferent to how this is achieved.
