We are a member of industry initiatives so that we can discuss practical issues and insights relating to the implementation of ESG investment strategies.
Find out more about the sustainability initiatives and standards of Munich Re Group here.
MEAG and Munich Re work unceasingly to promote compliance with the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI), which Munich Re was one of the first German companies to sign in 2006, and which MEAG officially committed to in 2021. The six Principles were created by investors for investors, and they provide various measures for integrating ESG aspects into investment processes. The goal in implementing these Principles is to have the signatories jointly support the development of a more sustainable global financial system. The six Principles, as defined by the United Nations, state:
By implementing the Principles, MEAG helps develop a more sustainable global financial system, and align the investors with the general goals of society.
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Advance is a collaborative initiative guided by the PRI, in which institutional investors endeavour to promote human rights and positive developments for people through investor stewardship. Safeguarding human rights is also a key issue for MEAG, so we support the PRI Advance Stewardship Initiative and the PRI Advance Investor Declaration. As a "Participant" MEAG is part of collaborative engagements, coordinated by the initiative. Find out more
