Schroders has been awarded a €3.9 billion actively managed sustainable equity mandate by Dutch pension investor PGGM.
“This active portfolio integrates Schroders’ proprietary and pioneering sustainable investment tools, such as SustainEx, with in-depth, fundamental investment research,” stated the asset manager.
The portfolio focuses on both “leaders” in sustainability and “improvers” — companies taking steps towards environmental and social transition. The strategy goes beyond conventional metrics, applying systematic and fundamental investment methods to enhance diversification and resilience.
Funded in the first half of 2025, the mandate has achieved measurable sustainability outcomes, including stronger alignment with Paris climate goals and a reduction in carbon intensity.
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The portfolio also integrates AI-supported reporting to deliver detailed insights, while prioritising active engagement with investee companies to support their transition.
Richard Oldfield, group chief executive, Schroders, commented: “Securing this mandate with PGGM is testament to our active and sustainable investment credentials, which give us a real competitive edge and resonate with our clients. We have delivered an innovative, highly bespoke and scalable solution with industry-leading reporting capabilities, tailored exactly to PGGM’s needs. This underlines our sustainable investing leadership, our technical expertise and, above all, collaboration across the business.”
Alex Tedder, CIO equities, Schroders, said: “Our partnership with PGGM reflects the consistency and strength of our investment approach, which combines active security selection with advanced investment analytics. This win underlines our technical expertise and deep commitment to sustainable investment and is a milestone in the evolution of our capability. We are proud and excited to be included in the PGGM program and confident in our ability to meet and hopefully exceed the objectives of the mandate.”
