RobecoSAM
Overview
RobecoSAM is an investment specialist focused exclusively on sustainable investing. Founded in 1995, the company offers asset management, indices, impact analysis, engagement, voting, sustainability assessments, and benchmarking services. Its asset management capabilities cater to institutional asset owners and financial intermediaries, covering a range of ESG-integrated investments in public and private equity, with a strong track record in resource efficiency-themed strategies. Together with S&P Dow Jones Indices, RobecoSAM publishes the globally recognized Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). In 2020, Robeco integrated the RobecoSAM brand into its own brand strategy, reflecting how Robeco utilizes RobecoSAM's sustainable investing expertise in every investment process. The RobecoSAM name continues to be used for the impact product range, consisting of sustainable thematic strategies as well as equity and fixed income impact strategies, designed to make a measurable environmental or societal impact and contribute to the SDGs. Additionally, the RobecoSAM name remains for proprietary tools like the RobecoSAM Smart ESG Scores, RobecoSAM SDG Scores, RobecoSAM Country ESG Scores, RobecoSAM Gender Scores, and the RobecoSAM Environmental Footprint Tool Scores. RobecoSAM is a sister company of Robeco, the Dutch investment management firm founded in 1929. Both entities are subsidiaries of the Robeco Group, whose majority shareholder is ORIX Corporation. As a reflection of its commitment to advocating sustainable investment practices, RobecoSAM is a signatory of the UNPRI and a member of Eurosif, ASrIA, and Ceres. Approximately 130 professionals work for RobecoSAM, which is headquartered in Zurich. As of December 31, 2015, RobecoSAM had assets under management, advice, and/or license in listed and private equity of approximately USD 10.7 billion. Additionally, RobecoSAM's Governance & Active Ownership team had USD 238 billion of assets under engagement and USD 49 billion of assets under voting.
Investment Focus
- Focus on sustainable and impact investing
- Alignment with ESG criteria
- Commitment to long-term value creation
- Interest in resource efficiency and environmental sustainability
- Engagement in active ownership and corporate governance
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does RobecoSAM invest in?
RobecoSAM invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Industrials, and is based in Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland. RobecoSAM is listed as a other in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does RobecoSAM invest at?
RobecoSAM backs companies at Growth, Late Stage and Buyout, writing cheques of 5M - 50M.
Which regions does RobecoSAM invest in?
RobecoSAM invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.
What companies has RobecoSAM invested in?
RobecoSAM's portfolio includes Eco Plastics.
How do I contact RobecoSAM?
RobecoSAM's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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