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Investing in the fight against climate change
Group Head of Sustainable Investment Research, Strategy & Stewardship
The world is in urgent need of a climate transition. An increasingly vital function of the financial sector is to match investor capital with projects that directly address the looming threat of climate change.
LO Funds Global Climate Bond was launched in March 2017, as a result of a strategic partnership between Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM) and Affirmative Investment Management (AIM). The latest LO Funds Global Climate Bond Impact Report details how investors have supported efforts to mitigate climate change and promote resilience to its effects. In 2019, the fund supported more than 1,350 related projects and initiatives.
In 2019, the majority of the projects supported were in relation to infrastructure. A recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) stressed a vital need to achieve large scale transitions in infrastructure in order to meet the goals of the Paris agreement and infrastructure is a key pillar of the EU’s Green Deal. The infrastructure sector accounted for 57% of the portfolio in 2019, including clean transport networks green buildings, resilience measures, information and communication technology. Transport was the main beneficiary within this sector, at 49%.
In terms of how the projects supported by the Fund approach emissions, the 2019 portfolio was primarily concentrated on mitigation efforts. Whereas adaptation efforts are a direct response to the effects of climate damage, mitigation efforts are concentrated on reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs) in a carbon-constrained world. In 2019, 77% of the portfolio was devoted to mitigation-focussed activities.
The fund also continues to support all 17 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to eradicate poverty, fight inequality, and tackle climate change. The fund’s largest allocations in 2019 were to affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities and communities, and climate action. Projects frequently support more than one goal, however.
Norway’s Ullerud Health Centre serves as an example of one project spanning several SDGs. The largest mass-timber health centre in Norway, Ullerud is constructed from environmentally certified materials and sources heat and hot water from on-site geothermal boreholes and waste heat from a data centre. The centre is also host to a 108-bed nursing home which provides a high level of care for residents. Ullerud therefore supports SDG 3 (good health and well-being), SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy), SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities) as well as SDG 13 (climate action).
Other projects and initiatives supported by the portfolio include the development of solar and wind power across India, climate-resilient agricultural systems in China, and efforts to improve the connectivity and transmission of renewable power in Finland. The fund also supported global vaccine coverage through the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm). The World Health Organisation estimates that 15 million people die every year from vaccine-preventable diseases. The IFFIm operates immunisation programmes in 70 of the poorest countries on Earth and has been involves with more than 300 vaccine campaigns in Africa.
Investors should be able both to make a material difference to the environment and grow their investments in a sustainable fashion. As investment professionals, we have a role to play in investing in companies that seek to provide climate mitigation and adaptation solutions. Our diversified bond portfolio seeks to create a positive impact, while aiming to provide both a higher yield and lower turnover than a typical investment grade portfolio.
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The latest LO Funds Global Climate Bond Impact Report details how investors have supported efforts to mitigate climate change and promote resilience to its effects. In 2019, the fund supported more than 1,350 related projects and initiatives.
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The Fund is authorised and regulated by the Luxembourg Supervisory Authority of the Financial Sector (CSSF) as a UCITS within the meaning of EU Directive 2009/65/EC, as amended. The management company of the Fund is Lombard Odier Funds (Europe) S.A. (hereinafter the “Management Company”), a Luxembourg based public limited company (Société Anonyme SA), having its registered office at 291, route d’Arlon, L-1150 Luxembourg, authorized and regulated by the CSSF as a Management Company within the meaning of EU Directive 2009/65/EC, as amended. The Fund is only registered for public offering in certain jurisdictions. The articles of association, the prospectus, the Key Investor Information Document, the subscription form and the most recent annual and semi-annual reports are the only official offering documents of the Fund’s shares (the “Offering Documents”). They are available on http//www.loim.com or can be requested free of charge at the registered office of the Fund or of the Management Company, from the distributors of the Fund or from the local representatives as mentioned below.
Austria. Supervisory Authority: Finanzmarktaufsicht (FMA), Representative: Erste Bank der österreichischen Sparkassen AG, Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Vienna - Belgium. Financial services Provider: CACEIS Belgium S.A., Avenue du Port 86C, b320, 1000 Brussels - France. Supervisory Authority: Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), Representative: CACEIS Bank, place Valhubert 1-3, F-75013 Paris - Germany. Supervisory Authority: Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), Representative: DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale, Mainzer Landstraße 16, D-60325 Frankfurt am Main - Gibraltar. Supervisory Authority: Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC), Information agent: Lombard Odier & Cie (Gibraltar) Limited, Suite 921 Europort - Greece. Supervisory Authority: Hellenic Capital Market Commission. Paying agent: PIRAEUS BANK S.A., 4, Amerikis Str., 105 64, Athens - Italy. Supervisory Authority: Banca d’Italia (BOI) / ConSob, Paying Agents: Société Générale Securities Services S.p.A., Via Benigno Crespi, 19/A - MAC 2, 20159 Milano, State Street Bank International GmbH - Succursale Italia, Via Ferrante Aporti, 10, 20125 Milano, Banca Sella Holding S.p.A., Piazza Gaudenzio Sella, 1, 13900 Biella, Allfunds Bank S.A.U., Milan Branch,Via Bocchetto 6, 20123 Milano, BNP Paribas Securities Services, With its registered office in Paris, rue d'Antin, 3, and operating via its Milan subsidiary at Piazza Lina Bo Bardi, 3, 20124 Milan - Liechtenstein. Supervisory Authority: Finanzmarktaufsicht Liechtenstein (“FMA”), Representative, LGT Bank AG Herrengasse 12, 9490 Vaduz - Netherlands. Supervisory Authority: Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM). Representative: Lombard Odier Funds (Europe) S.A. – Dutch Branch, Gustav Mahlerlaan, 1081 LA Amsterdam - Spain. Supervisory Authority: Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV), Representative: Allfunds Bank, S.A.U. C/ de los Padres Dominicos, 7, 28050, Madrid – Sweden. Supervisory Authoriy: Finans Inspektionen (FI). Representative: SKANDINAVISKA ENSKILDA BANKEN AB (publ), Kungsträdgårdsgatan, SE-106 40 Stockholm – Switzerland. Supervisory Authority: FINMA (Autorité fédérale de surveillance des marchés financiers), Representative: Lombard Odier Asset Management (Switzerland) SA, 6 av. des Morgines, 1213 Petit-Lancy; Paying agent: Bank Lombard Odier & Co Ltd, 11 rue de la Corraterie, CH-1204 Geneva. UK. Supervisory Authority: Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Representative: Lombard Odier Asset Management (Europe) Limited, Queensberry House, 3 Old Burlington Street, London W1S3AB,
This document is issued by Lombard Odier Funds (Europe) S.A. a Luxembourg based public limited company (SA), having its registered office at 291, route d’Arlon, 1150 Luxembourg, authorised and regulated by the CSSF as a Management Company within the meaning of EU Directive 2009/65/EC, as amended; and within the meaning of the EU Directive 2011/61/EU on Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMD). The purpose of the Management Company is the creation, promotion, administration, management and the marketing of Luxembourg and foreign UCITS, alternative investment funds ("AIFs") and other regulated funds, collective investment vehicles or other investment vehicles, as well as the offering of portfolio management and investment advisory services.
Lombard Odier Investment Managers (“LOIM”) is a trade name.
The Fund is authorised and regulated by the Luxembourg Supervisory Authority of the Financial Sector (CSSF) as a UCITS within the meaning of EU Directive 2009/65/EC, as amended. The management company of the Fund is Lombard Odier Funds (Europe) S.A. (hereinafter the “Management Company”), a Luxembourg based public limited company (Société Anonyme SA), having its registered office at 291, route d’Arlon, L-1150 Luxembourg, authorized and regulated by the CSSF as a Management Company within the meaning of EU Directive 2009/65/EC, as amended. The Fund is only registered for public offering in certain jurisdictions. The articles of association, the prospectus, the Key Investor Information Document, the subscription form and the most recent annual and semi-annual reports are the only official offering documents of the Fund’s shares (the “Offering Documents”). They are available on http//www.loim.com or can be requested free of charge at the registered office of the Fund or of the Management Company, from the distributors of the Fund or from the local representatives as mentioned below.
Austria. Supervisory Authority: Finanzmarktaufsicht (FMA), Representative: Erste Bank der österreichischen Sparkassen AG, Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Vienna - Belgium. Financial services Provider: CACEIS Belgium S.A., Avenue du Port 86C, b320, 1000 Brussels - France. Supervisory Authority: Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), Representative: CACEIS Bank, place Valhubert 1-3, F-75013 Paris - Germany. Supervisory Authority: Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), Representative: DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale, Mainzer Landstraße 16, D-60325 Frankfurt am Main - Gibraltar. Supervisory Authority: Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC), Information agent: Lombard Odier & Cie (Gibraltar) Limited, Suite 921 Europort - Greece. Supervisory Authority: Hellenic Capital Market Commission. Paying agent: PIRAEUS BANK S.A., 4, Amerikis Str., 105 64, Athens - Italy. Supervisory Authority: Banca d’Italia (BOI) / ConSob, Paying Agents: Société Générale Securities Services S.p.A., Via Benigno Crespi, 19/A - MAC 2, 20159 Milano, State Street Bank International GmbH - Succursale Italia, Via Ferrante Aporti, 10, 20125 Milano, Banca Sella Holding S.p.A., Piazza Gaudenzio Sella, 1, 13900 Biella, Allfunds Bank S.A.U., Milan Branch,Via Bocchetto 6, 20123 Milano, BNP Paribas Securities Services, With its registered office in Paris, rue d'Antin, 3, and operating via its Milan subsidiary at Piazza Lina Bo Bardi, 3, 20124 Milan - Liechtenstein. Supervisory Authority: Finanzmarktaufsicht Liechtenstein (“FMA”), Representative, LGT Bank AG Herrengasse 12, 9490 Vaduz - Netherlands. Supervisory Authority: Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM). Representative: Lombard Odier Funds (Europe) S.A. – Dutch Branch, Gustav Mahlerlaan, 1081 LA Amsterdam - Spain. Supervisory Authority: Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV), Representative: Allfunds Bank, S.A.U. C/ de los Padres Dominicos, 7, 28050, Madrid – Sweden. Supervisory Authoriy: Finans Inspektionen (FI). Representative: SKANDINAVISKA ENSKILDA BANKEN AB (publ), Kungsträdgårdsgatan, SE-106 40 Stockholm – Switzerland. Supervisory Authority: FINMA (Autorité fédérale de surveillance des marchés financiers), Representative: Lombard Odier Asset Management (Switzerland) SA, 6 av. des Morgines, 1213 Petit-Lancy; Paying agent: Bank Lombard Odier & Co Ltd, 11 rue de la Corraterie, CH-1204 Geneva. UK. Supervisory Authority: Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Representative: Lombard Odier Asset Management (Europe) Limited, Queensberry House, 3 Old Burlington Street, London W1S3AB,
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An investment in the Fund is not suitable for all investors. There can be no assurance that the Fund's investment objective will be achieved or that there will be a return on capital. Past or estimated performance is not necessarily indicative of future results and no assurance can be made that profits will be achieved or that substantial losses will not be incurred. Where the fund is denominated in a currency other than an investor's base currency, changes in the rate of exchange may have an adverse effect on price and income. All performance figures reflect the reinvestment of interest and dividends and do not take account the commissions and costs incurred on the issue and redemption of shares/units; performance figures are estimated and unaudited. Net performance shows the performance net of fees and expenses for the relevant fund/share class over the reference period. This document does not contain personalized recommendations or advice and is not intended to substitute any professional advice on investment in financial products. Before making an investment in the Fund, an investor should read the entire Offering Documents, and in particular the risk factors pertaining to an investment in the Fund, consider carefully the suitability of such investment to his/her particular circumstances and, where necessary, obtain independent professional advice in respect of risks, as well as any legal, regulatory, credit, tax, and accounting consequences. This document is the property of LOIM and is addressed to its recipient exclusively for their personal use. It may not be reproduced (in whole or in part), transmitted, modified, or used for any other purpose without the prior written permission of LOIM. It is not intended for distribution, publication, or use in any jurisdiction where such distribution, publication, or use would be unlawful. This document contains the opinions of LOIM, as at the date of issue. The information and analysis contained herein are based on sources believed to be reliable. However, LOIM does not guarantee the timeliness, accuracy, or completeness of the information contained in this document, nor does it accept any liability for any loss or damage resulting from its use. All information and opinions as well as the prices indicated may change without notice. Neither this document nor any copy thereof may be sent, taken into, or distributed in the United States of America, any of its territories or possessions or areas subject to its jurisdiction, or to or for the benefit of a United States Person. For this purpose, the term "United States Person" shall mean any citizen, national or resident of the United States of America, partnership organized or existing in any state, territory or possession of the United States of America, a corporation organized under the laws of the United States or of any state, territory or possession thereof, or any estate or trust that is subject to United States Federal income tax regardless of the source of its income.
Source of the figures: Unless otherwise stated, figures are prepared by LOIM.
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Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Where the fund is denominated in a currency other than an investor's base currency, changes in the rate of exchange may have an adverse effect on price and income. All performance figures reflect the reinvestment of interest and dividends and do not take account the commissions and costs incurred on the issue and redemption of shares/units; performance figures are estimated and unaudited. Net performance shows the performance net of fees and expenses for the relevant fund/share class over the reference period. Gross performance does not reflect the deduction of investment management fees. Individual client returns will be reduced by investment management fees and other expenses that the account may incur. Source of the figures: Unless otherwise stated, figures are prepared by LOIM.
Important information on benchmarks
Any benchmarks/indices cited herein are provided for information purposes only. No benchmark/index is directly comparable to the investment objectives, strategy or universe of a fund. The performance of a benchmark shall not be indicative of past or future performance of any fund. It should not be assumed that the relevant fund will invest in any specific securities that comprise any index, nor should it be understood to mean that there is a correlation between such fund’s returns and any index returns.
Important information on portfolio composition
The portfolio information provided in this document is for illustrative purposes only and does not purport to be a recommendation of an investment in, or a comprehensive statement of all of the factors or considerations which may be relevant to an investment in, the referenced securities. They illustrate the investment process undertaken by the manager in respect of a certain type of investment, but may not be representative of the Fund's past or future portfolio of investments as a whole and it should be understood that they will not of themselves be sufficient to give a clear and balanced view of the investment process undertaken by the manager or of the composition of the investment portfolio of the Fund. As the case may be, further information regarding the calculation methodology and the contribution of each holding in the representative account to the overall account’s performance can be obtained by the Fund or the Management Company.
The strategy may include the use of derivatives. Derivatives often involve a high degree of financial risk because a relatively small movement in the price of the underlying security or benchmark may result in a disproportionately large movement in the price of the derivative and are not suitable for all investors. No representation regarding the suitability of these instruments and strategies for a particular investor is made.
If the funds are denominated in a currency other than that in which the majority of the investor’s assets are held, the investor should be aware that changes in rates of exchange may affect the value of the funds’ underlying assets. The portfolio risk management process includes an effort to monitor and manage risk, but does not imply low risk.
The Fund's investments in Fixed Income securities are subject to the risks associated with debt securities including economic conditions, government regulations, market sentiment, and local and international political events. In addition, the market value of fixed income securities will fluctuate in response to changes in interest rates, currency values, and the creditworthiness of the issuer. If an issuer’s financial condition worsens, the credit quality of the issuer may deteriorate making it difficult for an investor to sell such investments
A significant level of investment in debt securities or risky securities implies that the risk of, or actual, default may have a material impact on performance. The likelihood of this depends on the creditworthiness of the issuers.
Securities of issuers held by the Fund may lack sufficient market liquidity to enable the Fund to sell the securities at an advantageous time or without a substantial drop in price.
Models may be misspecified, badly implemented or may become inoperative when significant changes take place in the financial markets or in the organization. Such a model could unduly influence portfolio management and expose to losses.
Because of the smaller number of stocks held in the portfolio, the Fund may be subject to greater risks than a more diversified fund. A change in value of any single holding may affect the overall value of the portfolio more than it would affect a diversified fund that holds more investments.
Emerging markets securities may be less liquid and more volatile and are subject to a number of additional risks including, but not limited to, currency fluctuations and political instability.
Alternative investments often engage in leverage and other investment practices that are extremely speculative and involve a high degree of risk. Such practices may increase the volatility of performance and the risk of investment loss, including the loss of the entire amount invested. Alternative investments may themselves invest in instruments that may be highly illiquid and difficult to value. This may also limit your ability to redeem or transfer your investment or delay receipt of redemptionproceeds. We refer you to the offering materials for a more complete discussion of the risks relating to an investment in any particular alternative investment.
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