Positive criteria

Positive criteria are mainly used in the infrastructure bond portfolio. Here, investments with a better ESG profile are given preference over alternatives that have the same risk/return profile. For example, financing for renewable energy projects such as wind farms or photovoltaic installations is favoured over financing for gas power stations. The portfolio also includes financing to promote social housing construction or research centres. The selective approach to infrastructure projects makes a positive contribution to a sustainable society.

Solar farm

Sector
Solar

Region
UK

Date of investment
1 September 2016

Project description
Solar farm with a total output of 39 MW AC.

Cancer Centre

_{Peter Bennetts, courtesy of Plenary Group}

Sector
Healthcare

Region
Australia

Date of investment
17th October 2016

Description
The Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre is a centre-of-excellence for cancer treatment, research, education and care. The A$1 billion facility was delivered and now operates under a public-private partnership between the Plenary Health consortium and the Victorian Government.