- Industry leadership: Schroders is among the first to adopt FCA Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) labels for 10 funds, underscoring its sustainable investment commitment.
- Enhanced transparency: Labels aim to help investors identify sustainable investment opportunities with greater clarity and trust.
- Future focus: Schroders plans to expand its SDR-labeled fund portfolio, aligning with evolving regulatory standards.
Schroders pioneers sustainable investment labels
Schroders announced plans to adopt the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) labels for 10 of its funds, solidifying its position as a leader in sustainable and impact investing.
Anna O’Donoghue, Schroders’ Global Head of Product Development and Governance, emphasized the importance of this move:
“We are proud to announce our intention to become an early adopter of the FCA’s SDR labels across 10 of our funds, which we believe reflects the integrity and robustness of our sustainable and impact investment approach.”
Funds leading the shift
Notable funds adopting SDR labels include the Schroder Sustainable Bond Fund, one of the first bond funds to take this step, and the Schroder Global Sustainable Value Equity Fund, which aligns with broad sustainability standards.
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The SDR labels Schroders plans to implement include:
- Sustainability Focus for funds like the Global Sustainable Value Equity Fund and Global Energy Transition Fund.
- Sustainability Impact for specialized vehicles like the Schroders Capital Real Estate Impact Fund and Schroder BSC Social Impact Trust plc.
Investor benefits and future plans
The SDR labels are designed to differentiate sustainable investment products, making it easier for clients to align investments with their values.
“The labels will help to differentiate our sustainable product range, making it easier for clients who are seeking sustainable outcomes to identify opportunities to invest,” O’Donoghue added.
Schroders anticipates expanding its SDR-labeled funds and will provide updates to investors as the regulatory process progresses.
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