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AXA IM endorses the Forest Footprint Disclosure Project’s (FDD Project) objectives and the associated disclosure request to global companies. The FFD Project is a UK government-supported initiative, created to help investors identify how an organisation’s activities and supply chains contribute to deforestation, and link this 'forest footprint' to their value.
2009
June 2009: AXA IM strengthens the RI team with Melissa McDonald, Global Head of Responsible Investment. Melissa will lead the RI team and develop AXA IM's strategy RI Inside, based on bringing pure and innovative RI products to market, while progressively integrating ESG factors into traditional financial analysis.
May 2009: AXA IM responds to the European SRI transparency guidelines for AXA WF Framlington Human Capital.
April 2009: creation of the RI Network - group comprising representatives of AXA IM key departments to ensure coordination of RI developments across the organisation.
March 2009: strengthening of the corporate governance policy.
December 2008: launch of the RI Search, giving access to ESG data and analysis to AXA IM Fund Mangers.
December 2008: announcement of the decision to disinvest AXA IM’s collective investment schemes from companies manufacturing antipersonnel landmines and/or cluster bombs.
March 2008: AXA IM launches the AXA WF Framlington Human Capital fund, an innovative equity fund, which identifies European companies which combine strong financial profile/performance and the best human capital management practices.
January 2008: AXA IM takes part in the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) Commission on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues.
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2007
September 2007, creation of the Central Research Service, RI Search to gather and analyse data about extra-financial parameters which impact stock exchange performance and provide specialised information and advice to AXA IM. In May 2007, AXA IM becomes a signatory of the Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI). PRI is a private, voluntary and collaborative initiative coordinated by the United Nations with the goal of integrating consideration of ESG issues into investment decision making.
In February 2007, AXA IM joins the Enhanced Analytics Initiative (EAI). EAI represents to AXA IM the best vehicle for achieving access to quality extra-financial data and analysis. At the time of joining, AXA IM is the largest fund manager in the EAI network.
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In September 2006, AXA IM merges its Socially Responsible Investment team in Paris with its Corporate Governance team in London, creating a global Responsible Investment team.
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2003
In July 2003, AXA IM is shortlisted for the International Corporate Governance Awards. In April 2003, AXA IM’s first voting policy is approved.
In March and October of 2003, AXA IM hosts its 3rd and 4th SRI seminars respectively.
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In 2001, AXA IM creates a dedicated Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) unit, to be part of its Equity Conviction team.
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1998
In 1998, AXA IM introduces its first Socially Responsible mutual fund for saving plans in France. In the same year, the AXA Ethical Fund is launched in the UK.
In 1998, AXA IM also hosts its first SRI seminar. This is attended by delegates from within the investment industry.
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In 1997, Jean-Pierre Hellebuyck is appointed Chairman of the AFG-ASFI Corporate Governance Committee.
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