Positive Impact Portfolios – Q1 update

Our quarterly updates features three examples of companies (and funds) that are making a positive impact on society and the environment.

by Louisiana Salge, 23rd March 2020

The EQ Positive Impact Portfolios invest in companies that are making a positive impact on society and the environment by providing solutions to real world problems. We use the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a way to map this impact of their products and services.

Our quarterly updates feature examples of these companies and funds – here we will focus on three relating to:

Goal 3 – good health: helping to prevent glaucoma-related blindness
Goal 7 – affordable & clean energy: delivering future-proof energy infrastructure
Goal 8 – decent work & economic growth: providing access to affordable home finance in emerging markets.

The United Nations’ Global Goals were adopted in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The 17 Goals provide a holistic framework for action around the most critical issues for society and for our planet.

Contact our impact investing team

Have a question about the EQ Positive Impact Portfolios? Please email positive@eqinvestors.co.uk, we’re always happy to hear from you.

Contact Louisiana

Louisiana Salge

Louisiana joined EQ in October 2018, is now responsible for innovating EQ’s approach to sustainable investing, sustainable investment thought-leadership and ensuring regulatory adherence. Louisiana oversees EQ’s ESG and impact integration strategy across all assets & funds, EQ’s stewardship efforts and sustainability data reporting. Louisiana graduated with a Masters in Environmental technology from Imperial College London, and holds a BSc in Geography from UCL. She also holds the CFA IMC, CFA ESG & CFA Climate change and Investing qualification. Outside of her career, Louisiana loves travelling and discovering new places, working in her community garden, and cooking with friends.