Creating a sustainable future
Our Planet+ range is comprised of funds we have categorised as ESG Enhanced, Sustainable and Impact.
As a minimum, all funds in the Planet+ range exclude companies:
- involved in the controversial weapons industry
- deemed to be in breach of the United Nations Global Compact Principles on human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption
- involved in unconventional oil and gas extraction (such as oil sands and Arctic drilling)
- involved in tobacco (production and distribution)
- involved in adult entertainment (production and those deriving revenue from that business)
- providing gambling services
A fund’s investment manager may apply revenue thresholds when applying these exclusions, and may also grant exceptions against the exclusions. This is described in more detail in the fund documents.
The Planet+ funds also all comply with the M&G Investments Coal Policy.
Impact
Aim to invest in companies that deliver a measurable positive impact on the environment and/or society.
Sustainable
Will allocate to investments that are expected to have a positive contribution to environmental and/or social objectives.
ESG Enhanced funds
Seek to mitigate negative impacts on the environment and society.
