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In the wake of the pandemic, there has been a significant acceleration in the regulation of companies' disclosure of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, with a particular focus on climate-related factors, stewardship, and investor duties. This shift is transforming the financial landscape, attracting long-term capital providers who support the transition to a more sustainable economy.

The pandemic, which brought about the greatest recession since World War II, has intensified and driven several trends in society, work, geopolitics, and the economy. Amidst these challenging times, Candriam, a responsible asset manager, has reaffirmed its commitment to driving change in society, balancing social inequalities, and prioritizing the planet.

Candriam is working diligently to enhance its expertise by improving investment processes, developing tools to measure ESG strategies, and deepening its knowledge of ESG impacts. The company's sustainability ambitions have been integrated across almost all of its investment products across various asset classes.

Governments worldwide are urged to use the economic recovery momentum for progress on global goals, such as climate change, sustainability, and economic inclusion, and to accelerate a just transition. Companies and their shareholders have a crucial role in reducing or stopping harmful practices and promoting a forward-looking transition.

Investors, like Candriam, play a central role in driving change by channeling their capital accordingly and adopting a long-term perspective that values natural and human capital. Candriam allocates its sustainable investments globally across various regions and asset classes by applying ESG criteria and climate-related indicators in their analysis for equities, money market funds, and private debt.

This includes global equity markets aiming for growth, money market segments focused on cash management with ESG goals, and private debt with impact strategies targeting mid-sized companies. All these investments integrate ESG factors to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote long-term positive social and environmental impact.

The pandemic put climate change back in the spotlight, and Candriam focuses on all stakeholder groups in society, not just immediate profit for investors. The company offers customers innovative investment solutions with a real and measurable sustainable impact.

Business models that align with the interests of stakeholders, not just shareholders, are the most successful. The pandemic and its aftermath should be seen as a wake-up call for investments in a better future. Candriam, in its mission, continues to strive for a sustainable and inclusive economy, contributing to a brighter future for all.