Our Sustainability policies, methodologies & reports

To support Paris Agreement goals and the transition to a low-carbon economy, we aim to progressively reduce our exposure to carbon intensive sectors by excluding companies most exposed to coal and unconventional oil & gas activities and by engaging with a selection of companies not excluded by our criteria.

We consider that investment in companies involved in Controversial Weapons activities or provisions to such companies should be avoided.

Deforestation and natural ecosystems conversion have devastating consequences, both for the environment and society, and has pushed many species to the brink of extinction. We aim to avoid investment in companies involved in deforestation and natural ecosystem conversion when negative business practices are clearly identified. 

We strive not to participate in short-term instruments commodities or enter into speculative transactions that may contribute to price inflation in basic agricultural or marine commodities.

As a responsible investor, at AXA Investment Managers we avoid investing in companies involved in the production of tobacco. The negative impact of tobacco is well documented and as a result many investors are divesting from the sector.

At AXA IM, we consider investor engagement as a change process where investors seek to improve investee companies’ practices with a specific objective in mind. We do this on behalf of our equity and bond holdings, in listed and non-listed markets.

To comply with regulations regarding the prevention of conflict of interest, we created a conflict of interests policy in relation to our stewardship activities.

Our corporate governance and voting policy provides a robust global framework for encouraging high-quality, responsible leadership. In 2022, we unveil a new voting policy to urge investee companies to further consider environmental and social issues.

Integrating ESG issues into a company’s corporate strategy can help it identify growth opportunities and strengthen its risk management processes – and in doing that, we believe the potential exists to positively impact financial performance.

The role of AXA IM's Global Regulatory Developments and Public Affairs function is to identify and assess major asset management trends, as well as related wider emerging policies and regulatory initiatives that are relevant for global asset managers.

Read more about how AXA IM responds to the SRD II requirements.

Explore our 2023 Sustainability Report for a comprehensive overview of our progress and actions against our climate commitments and net zero goals.

This report aims to address the Article 29 of the French 2019 Energy & Climate Law and its implementation decree, fulfil the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and provide a comprehensive overview of AXA IM’s approach to Sustainability and Responsible Investment (RI).

As an advanced responsible asset manager, we believe that a robust and measurable stewardship and engagement strategy will build a beneficial environment for our clients. Our responsible investment teams lobby for change with industry bodies and regulators, vote with conviction at company meetings, and maintain dialogue with companies to effect change - where future risk is foreseen, to drive progress to a sustainable future.

At AXA IM Alts, our goal is to bring together private capital, entrepreneurial talent and technology to deliver solutions that address social progress and ensure the environment can sustain us now and into the future.

The assessment report is designed to provide feedback to signatories and support ongoing learning and development.

Our joint Article 29 of the French Energy & Climate Law & Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) report reflects in a comprehensive manner our commitments and strategies regarding the integration ESG criteria in our activities, notably regarding climate change & biodiversity.

The assessment report is designed to provide feedback to signatories and support ongoing learning and development.

The assessment report is designed to provide feedback to signatories and support ongoing learning and development.

As part of our 10-year Blueprint for responsible investment, the PRI committed to showcasing leadership and increasing accountability, with a view to raising standards of responsible investment amongst all our signatories.