The fund has two aims:
The fund applies ESG Integration. ESG integration is the systematic inclusion of ESG factors in investment analysis and investment decisions.
The fund is categorised as Planet+ / Impact.
The fund invests in securities that meet the ESG Criteria and Impact Criteria.
The fund invests in three categories of climate solution companies:
Sustainability and impact considerations are fundamental in the stock selection process. Companies are assessed on their investment credentials and ability to deliver solutions to the challenge of climate change, based on M&G’s impact assessment methodology.
The benchmark of the fund is the MSCI World Net Return Index. It is a comparator against which the fund’s performance can be measured. The benchmark is not an ESG benchmark and is not consistent with the ESG Criteria and Impact Criteria.
Further information on the exclusions applicable to the fund and on the methodologies used to assess, measure and monitor the sustainable investment objective of the fund can be found in the ESG Criteria and Impact Criteria.
A description of ESG and responsible investment terms used is available in the fund’s Prospectus.
Performance information for this fund can be found in the fund factsheet.