All eight of Royal London Asset Management’s (RLAM) funds in its £11bn sustainable fund range will adopt the Sustainability Focus label under the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR).

The asset manager said that the announcement highlighted its long-term track record in sustainable investing and underscored its commitment to helping investors navigate the evolving regulatory landscape.

The Sustainability Focus label identifies investment products with a sustainability objective consistent with an aim to invest at least 70 per cent in assets that are environmentally and/or socially sustainable, determined using a robust, evidence-based standard that is an absolute measure of environmental and/or social sustainability.

The funds that will adopt the Sustainability Focus label are: Royal London Sustainable Leaders Trust, Royal London Global Sustainable Equity Fund, Royal London Sustainable World Trust, Royal London Sustainable Diversified Trust, Royal London Sustainable Growth Fund, Royal London Sustainable Managed Growth Trust, Royal London Sustainable Corporate Bond Trust, and Royal London Sustainable Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund.

The range offers a choice of 100 per cent equity to 100 per cent fixed income funds, including several multi-asset funds.

They have been managed with the same actively managed investment process for over 20 years, and RLAM said it believed investing in companies whose products and services have a positive impact on society will be the key driver of returns for its clients. 

Commenting on the announcement, RLAM head of equities, Mike Fox, said: “Adopting the Sustainability Focus label provides reassurance to our clients regarding the high standards of sustainability practices embedded in our funds, which have also delivered award-winning investment performance. 

“We remain committed to ensuring clients benefit from our clear and consistent sustainability-driven approach to investing.

“Sustainable investing is about driving long-term value for our clients, the wider economy and society. By actively investing in companies, we can encourage continuous improvement in their sustainability practices for the benefit of everyone.” 

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