Media Release
Man Group becomes a Climate Bonds Partner
LONDON/PARIS 11/10/2023: Man Group joins the Climate Bonds Initiative Partnership Programme, supporting sustainable finance growth.
CBI partners participate in initiatives enhancing investment in sustainable finance solutions, GSS+ markets, and assist in various market development and information activities, connecting with a wide range of issuers, investors, corporations and other stakeholders in the Climate Bonds Partners’ network.
As an active participant in the sustainable investment space, Man Group leverages its data science, quant and tech expertise to deliver innovative and science-based responsible investment solutions to clients.
In addition to joining the Partnership Programme, Man Group and CBI have also collaborated to make the climate bond datasets compatible with a systematic approach to investing.
Robert Furdak, CIO of Responsible Investment at Man Group, said:
“As a technology and data-driven asset manager, we are constantly looking for rich new ESG datasets to interrogate and use in our portfolios, and to connect with like-minded institutions to share ideas and push forward sustainable investing practices. There is no doubt that partnering with the Climate Bonds Initiative will enhance our ability to create sustainable investment solutions for our clients and we look forward to the dialogue and collaboration we will have with other members to help grow the climate bond market.”
Sean Kidney, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Climate Bonds Initiative:
“We are thrilled to have Man Group join our Partners network; the sustainable finance revolution is being driven by investors and we are looking forward to working with Man to expand green bond markets and climate related investment opportunities.”
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About the Climate Bonds Initiative
Climate Bonds Initiative is an investor-focused not-for-profit, promoting large-scale investment in the low carbon economy. Climate Bonds undertakes advocacy and outreach to inform and stimulate the market, provides policy models and government advice, market data and analysis, and administers an international Standard & Certification Scheme for best practice in green bonds issuance. For more information, please visit www.climatebonds.net.
About the Climate Bonds Partners Programme
Banks, institutional investors, private and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and governments are eligible to join as Climate Bond Partners to help grow a market of green and climate bonds.
Partners support investor and stakeholder outreach and education projects centred on growing robust and sustainable green bond markets that contribute to climate action and low carbon investment. Partners assist in developing initiatives to grow investment in climate finance solutions, participate in different market development committees and help define policy agendas for sector, country and sub-national green bond development programs.
A list of Partners is available here.
About Man Group
Man Group is a global, technology-empowered active investment management firm focused on delivering alpha and portfolio solutions for clients. Headquartered in London, we manage $151.7 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally.
We invest across a diverse range of strategies and asset classes, with a mix of long only and alternative strategies run on a discretionary and quantitative basis, across liquid and private markets. Our investment teams work within Man Group’s single operating platform, enabling them to invest with a high degree of empowerment while benefiting from the collaboration, strength and resources of the entire firm. Our platform is underpinned by advanced technology, supporting our investment teams at every stage of their process, including alpha generation, portfolio management, trade execution and risk management.
Our clients and the millions of retirees and savers they represent are at the heart of everything we do. We form deep and long-lasting relationships and create tailored solutions to help meet their unique needs.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where difference is celebrated and everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive, as well as giving back and contributing positively to our communities. For more information about Man Group’s global charitable efforts, and our diversity and inclusion initiatives, please visit: https://www.man.com/corporate-responsibility
Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com
*As at 30 June 2023. All investment management and advisory services are offered through the investment “engines” of Man AHL, Man Numeric, Man GLG, Man Solutions / FRM and Man GPM.
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