Royal London Asset Management reaffirms its membership of the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative (NZAM), recognising the updated framework allows for a more flexible and globally applicable foundation for climate‑aligned investing.
Commenting on its membership, Carlota Garcia-Manas, head of climate transition and engagement, Royal London Asset Management said:
“While we recognise that some stakeholders may view the revised Commitment Statement as less prescriptive than the previous version, we believe the changes reflect an effort to create a durable, pragmatic structure that accommodates differing regulatory, contractual, and fiduciary contexts across markets. We remain fully committed to supporting the goals of the Paris Agreement and to managing climate‑related financial risks in the best interests of our clients.
“To reinforce this commitment, we will pursue an NZAM+ strategy, maintaining the ambition and integrity of our existing climate commitments even where elements of the updated NZAM framework provide greater discretion. This approach ensures continuity in our long‑term climate objectives, which are informed by climate science, while aligning with our fiduciary, legal and client‑mandated responsibilities.
“We will continue to integrate climate considerations into investment processes, engage with companies and policymakers to continue supporting the goals of the Paris agreement, and provide transparent reporting to support an orderly and economically sound transition.”
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