Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are usually non-traditional factors that can influence, and be influenced by, business activities. ESG factors affect investment returns through their impact on corporate financial performance and through the risks they pose to broader economic growth and financial market stability.

At Ancoria we believe that, as long-term investors, accounting for ESG risks and opportunities can help us manage risk better and provide sustainable value to our customers while helping create benefits for the society as a whole. This belief drives all our investment decisions and has been paramount in the design of our investment decision-making process.

We have therefore established a formalised, yet dynamic, approach for the inclusion of ESG criteria in our investment selection process. This means that ESG-related factors that are material to the risk and return of an investment are considered alongside traditional financial factors when making an investment decision.

So when you invest your contributions in one of our Ancoria Pension Funds, you know that ESG criteria have already been considered and analysed to help enhance the returns of the fund and that, at the same time, you help to serve society.

The next Ancoria Scholarship Competition will open soon, giving the opportunity to another five lucky winners to receive scholarships of up to €1,000 for professional development trainings and courses.

The competition will be launched in October, so look out for the email announcing the opening of the entry period in the next few days!