Robeco unveils carbon offset share classes

Carbon credits

Cristian Angeloni
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Robeco has introduced carbon offsetting share classes for three climate-focused funds.

When clients choose those share classes, a part of their investment is used to purchase carbon credits, which aim to reduce, remove or avoid one metric ton of carbon dioxide or equivalent from being released, per credit. 'Misguided': Jupiter and Robeco join £1.5trn investor group urging Sunak to stop green delay The funds are RobecoSAM QI Global SDG & Climate Conservative Equities, Climate Global Credits and Net Zero 2050 Climate Equities. Robeco told Investment Week the carbon offset expense for the Net Zero 2050 fund will be of 7 basis points, on top of the 80 bps management fee ...

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