• M&G Investments’ Paris Aligned fund range receives the ‘Sustainability Improvers’ label in the UK, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable investing.
• The funds invest at least 70% in companies contributing to Paris Agreement goals and working toward Net Zero.
• The label provides greater transparency for investors and aids wealth managers in due diligence.

M&G Investments has announced that its Sustain Paris Aligned fund range will adopt the ‘Sustainability Improvers’ label in the UK. The range includes three funds: the M&G Global Sustain Paris Aligned Fund, the M&G European Sustain Paris Aligned Fund, and the M&G UK Sustain Paris Aligned Fund.

These funds, managed by John William Olsen and Rory Alexander, engage directly with investee companies to support climate reduction efforts while aiming to outperform benchmarks. At least 70% of their investments are in companies actively reducing their carbon footprint and striving for Net Zero.

Why it matters:

This designation underscores M&G’s commitment to transparent and accountable sustainable investing.

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“We are thrilled that our Paris Aligned Fund range is among the first of their type to have achieved the Sustainability Improvers label, underscoring the importance of transparency and accountability in sustainable investing,” said John William Olsen, Head of Sustain and Impact Equities at M&G. “Through these funds, we are actively investing in companies that are making measurable progress towards a net-zero economy.”

Alex Matcham, Head of UK Wholesale Distribution at M&G, emphasized the impact for investors: “This label will help advisors and wealth managers with their due diligence and crucially provide transparency to retail investors on the nature of the underlying holdings and the fund’s objective.“

M&G Investments has been a leader in sustainable finance, having previously adopted the ‘Sustainability Impact’ label for the M&G Positive Impact Fund. The firm continues to expand its ESG-focused offerings, ensuring investors have clear and credible options for aligning their portfolios with sustainability goals.\

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