AXA IM named as the top investment manager in Europe committed to responsible investing
- 06 November 2020
AXA IM retains its position as the number one asset manager committed to responsible investment in the Hirschel & Kramer (H&K) Responsible Investment Brand Index 2020.
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) is pleased to announce that it has been ranked the #1 asset manager committed to responsible investment in this year’s H&K Responsible Investment Brand Index (RIBI). This recognition marks the second year AXA IM has been awarded the top spot in the Avant-Gardist category in the H&K Index out of 284 asset managers in Europe.
The H&K Responsible Investment Brand Index recognises companies which genuinely convey their dedication to responsible investment through their brand. According to H&K, AXA IM remains the leader of the European ranking, highlighting its retention of the highest Avant-Gardist position.
Marco Morelli, Executive Chairman of AXA Investment Managers, said: “We are extremely proud of this achievement. Responsible investing is at the heart of our strategy and we strive to take a more active role in powering the global transition into a more sustainable and equitable model. This award recognises our consistent commitment to ESG and further reflects on our purpose as a company. We remain deeply committed to our pioneering role as a responsible investor and long-term steward of our clients’ investments”.
The H&K Responsible Investment Brand Index was developed to assess which asset management companies act as responsible investors and are committed to sustainable development by placing it at the very heart of their identity, i.e. in their brand.
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About AXA Investment Managers
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) is an active, long-term, global, multi-asset investor. We work with clients today to provide the solutions they need to help build a better tomorrow for their investments, while creating a positive change for the world in which we all live. With approximately €830 billion in assets under management as at end of September 2020, AXA IM employs over 2,360 employees around the world and operates out of 28 offices across 20 countries. AXA IM is part of the AXA Group, a world leader in financial protection and wealth management.