In June 2021, Erste Group committed to ensure the availability of sustainable investment products for its customers and to provide more information for sustainable financial decisions. The commitments are being implemented by Erste Asset Management.
The following progress has been made so far (as of 30.05.2022):
1. Expansion of the sustainable product portfolio
Erste Asset Management has committed to increase the number of its funds with the Austrian Eco-label by 50% to 17 by the end of 2023. At the same time, Erste Group aims to offer its clients in seven markets the opportunity to invest in ESG products.
At the time of signing the Green Consumption Pledge, 11 investment funds had been awarded the Austrian Ecolabel (UZ 49). As of 30.05.022, three additional funds have been added:
-) ERSTE RESPONSIBLE BOND EM CORPORATE
-) ERSTE RESPONSIBLE BOND GLOBAL HIGH YIELD
-) ERSTE FAIR INVEST