History

In 1995 Storebrand established, as the first Norwegian company, an in-house research department for responsible investments. We still have the largest specialist environment for responsible investments in Norway.

Since 1995 our thematic and methodological approach to SRI has undergone continuous development. In 1995 the focus was on providing specialised environmental products, whereas today we have a broad range of ethical standards that apply to all our investments.

1996 Storebrand's Scudder Environmental Value fund was launched.
2001Storebrand becomes the first Norwegian Life Insurance company to introduce ethical criteria for all investments (both Norwegian and international investments).
2004 Minimum standards introduced for all capital managed by Storebrand.
2005 Storebrand's "Group Standard for Responsible Investments" launched. In addition Storebrand made its first investments in Microfinance.
2008 Introduction of climate criteria. Renewed focus on engagement with external fund managers.

Storebrand is currently a world leader in the field of Socially Responsible Investments (SRI).