The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in companies outside the United States that meet sustainable investment themes.
The fund identifies sustainable investment themes that are broadly consistent with achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These goals generally include cleaner and safer environment, positive social impact, and diverse workforce and inclusive culture.
Within this top-down thematic approach, the fund selects companies focusing on valuation, prospective earnings growth, management quality using fundamental research.
The fund is diversified across industries and invests in developed and emerging markets. Normally the fund invests in mid- to large-size companies but has the flexibility to invest across all market capitalizations.