BNP Paribas Asset Management Australia (‘BNPP AMAU’) recently announced the launch of the BNP Paribas Green Bond Trust (‘Green Bond Trust’) .
The product was launched at the same time as two additional Trusts, the BNP Paribas China Equity Trust (‘China Equity Trust’) and the BNP Paribas EARTH Trust (‘EARTH Trust’).
As a pioneer in sustainability since 2002, BNP Paribas Asset Management’s investment expertise includes managing high conviction strategies and specialist thematic solutions focused on making a positive contribution to the environment and society. Commenting on the recently launched capabilities, Chief Executive Officer for BNPP AMAU, David Grybas said:
“The demand for quality sustainable, ethical and impact investment products has continued to grow in Australia and New Zealand. BNPP AMAU is thrilled to offer additional capabilities that meet investor demand for sustainable investment solutions, and in the case of the China Equity Trust, provide investors with exposure to a key driver of global economic growth.
The launch of these additional capabilities will allow an even broader range of investors to benefit from BNP Paribas Asset Management’s significant expertise in the sustainable investment space.”
All three Trusts adhere to the BNP Paribas Asset Management firm wide Global Sustainability Strategy which ensures ESG principles are fully incorporated in the investment process. All Trusts are further supported and informed by the BNP Paribas Asset Management Sustainability Centre, a team of 28 dedicated investment professionals located in Paris, New York and Hong Kong.
BNP Paribas Green Bond Trust
The BNP Paribas Green Bond Trust invests in global green bonds, a category of fixed income used to finance projects designed to mitigate or address climate change issues. The Trust uses a proprietary integrated engagement approach to identify investments expected to have the most positive environmental impact.
The Green Bond Trust is managed by Head of Euro Multi Strategy Fixed Income, Arnaud-Guilhem Lamy, and further supported by BNP Paribas Asset Management’s dedicated Global Multi-Strategy Fixed Income team.
Why invest in green bonds?
Climate change has brought about new demand for exciting and innovative ways to invest responsibly to command sustainability. Green bonds are the ultimate impact investment to specifically finance projects that are designed to mitigate or address climate change issues. As a result, the green bond market is now the fastest growing segment in global fixed income and offers investors a compelling ‘green’ alternative to traditional bond portfolios.
