FRÉDÉRIC JANBON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT HOLDING INVESTING SUSTAINABLY for future generations The global economic crisis of 2008 has led us We are taking steps to direct our clients’ investments to rethink the role of finance in our society. towards sustainable solutions, and at the same It has underlined the necessity for financial time using our influence as shareholders to industry stakeholders to align themselves with support those companies in which we invest the long-term interests of our in their transition to more economy. Climate change, responsible business practices. population ageing and social It is also our role to share inequalities pose new risks A LOW-CARBON, our expertise and skills with that are complex to grasp, and our peers and with those which could destroy value SUSTAINABLE AND institutional investors around for investors in the medium INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC the world that are committed term, as well as in the long to focusing public policy on term. It is our duty to take GROWTH MODEL. the creation of a global eco- into account these risks: for nomy that is more respectful our clients, of course, but also of the environment and more for our staff, our shareholders, equitable.Lastly, like every our suppliers and our partners, as well as company, we seek performance and growth. society as a whole and for future generations. But growth has no meaning unless it benefits At BNP Paribas Asset Management, we believe all of society. in a world with a low-carbon, more sustainable Our vision is clear: to contribute to a better future and more inclusive economic growth model. through our responsible investment policy. INVESTING FOR A BETTER WORLD 3