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Sanlam Investments wins 2023 Sustainable Asset Manager Award

Sustainability Asset Manager Award
| Sustainable Investing

Sanlam Investments is proud to announce that we have won the prestigious 2023 Sustainable Asset Manager Award. The award, presented by 27four Investment Managers, recognises our outstanding commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.

The 2023 Sustainable Asset Manager Award was presented to the top three firms that met strict ESG criteria at the “Disruption is here. Are you ready?” industry event hosted by 27four, in partnership with Batseta Council for Retirement Funds.

Commenting on the award, Carl Roothman, CEO of Sanlam Investments, said: “We are thrilled to receive the 2023 Sustainable Asset Manager Award and to be recognised for our dedication to becoming Africa’s leading sustainable investment house. This award underscores our commitment to delivering value to our clients through responsible and sustainable investing practices.

“We integrate ESG factors into our investment processes across all asset classes. Our dedicated team of ESG specialists provides research and analysis on ESG issues and works with investment teams to incorporate ESG considerations into their investment decisions,” he said.

Some highlights from our most recent Sustainable Investments and Impact Report include a reduction in our carbon intensity, investments in renewable energy projects, ESG integration efforts, responsible proxy voting, and employee training programmes.

Karl Socikwa, Sanlam’s Group Executive: Market Development, said the Sanlam Group is deeply committed to driving sustainability in SA and across the continent. “Our promise is to help all Africans to live with financial confidence. A key part of our efforts is to ensure that our continent and its people have safeguarded their futures.

“Our many activities in this area include the recent launch of the Sanlam ESG Barometer, a first of its kind in SA. Through this barometer, we assess how JSE-listed companies are actively improving environmental and social outcomes in society through their activities. We commend our asset management arm for their leadership in the sustainable investments space and extend our sincere congratulations to them on their win.”

Sanlam Investments will continue our people-first approach and leverage our R700+ billion in assets under management to make a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet, while delivering long-term value to our clients.

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