Key economic indicators are important in the portfolio management of funds. In the portfolio management of Nordea's actively managed funds questions related to the environment, society and good governance are integrated to the everyday management work. We call the result of this work responsible return.

In Nordea a team of dedicated experts is responsible for questions related to responsible investment. Among other things, the team investigates and evaluates the companies' way to manage industrial safety or to prevent sub-contractors from using child labour or releasing hazardous substances to the environment.

Stars Fund – advanced social responsibility

In some Nordea funds a responsibility analysis is an integral part of the investment process. For example, the companies selected to Nordea 1 – Emerging Stars Equity Fund are the best in their peer group based on a fundamental financial analysis and social responsibility.

Screening and dialogue

We engage in dialogues with companies that violate international norms or that, in our opinion, must improve their methods of dealing with environmental, social and governance issues.

If the company does not exhibit a willingness to alter its conduct in the areas where it is in violation of norms, Nordea's Committee for Responsible Investments may decide to divest the company's shares from all of Nordea's fund portfolios.