Leaders in their sector

Through our four Triodos Socially Responsible Investment Funds, we invest in equities or bonds issued by listed companies, delivering superior social, environmental and financial performance. We consider only companies that clearly outperform others within their sectors on sustainability, and that comply with our strict minimum standards.

These are the pioneers in their sectors, leading their peers towards higher standards of environmental, social and financial performance. As influential multinational companies, they have a global impact on environmental and social change.

Sovereign bonds

We invest in sovereign bonds if the issuing government fulfils the highest standards of democratic government, and has signed the world’s most important environmental, social and human rights treaties and conventions.

A policy of active engagement

We contribute to change by actively engaging with companies we invest in. During the screening process, we send companies questionnaires and further specific questions about their strategies and plans. After investment, we use our voting rights, sometimes in the form of a coalition with other engaged investors, to further influence company behaviour.

As investors, we do not engage with governments, which is the sole right of citizens through the democratic process.