Use cases

Watch the videos to learn more about how the Sustainable Development Investments Asset Owner Platform (SDI AOP) data can help asset owners and asset managers the world over with their sustainability objectives.

The SDI product is not just about reporting

Asset owners and managers use the SDI AOP for multiple purposes

Portfolio Managers

Selecting SDI outperformers from peer groups
Enabling portfolio managers to consider SDI content of investments in investment decisions

Investment Strategy

Determining the SDI content of portfolios
Establishing portfolios that are tilted towards SDI companies
Developing products that consist of SDI investments

Responsible Investments

Tracking SDI progress of issuers
Engaging on company contributions to the SDGs
Improving transparency on SDG assessment

Risk Management

Monitoring exposure to SDIs and non-SDIs
Evaluating risk attributes of SDIs
Offering high quality, consistent and comparable data
Providing insights into investments in focus areas

Corporate Communications

Reporting on progress against SDI targets
Managing the needs of trustees and beneficiaries

Product Development

iSTOXX® APG World Responsible SDI
iSTOXX Philips Pension Fund Responsible SDG Index

GREENWASHING

Greenwashing concerns make the quality of sustainable investing data a priority to demonstrate standards to regulators

SDI AOP collects company revenue and production data alongside market pricing data to quantify outputs. Outcomes calculation is based on scientific research and industry data informing a transparent approach.

COMPARING

Company data on outcomes cannot be easily compared as companies all use different methodologies for things like avoided emissions.

SDI AOP has developed a credible conservative approach which does not require validation of every company’s own datapoint and addresses the main dimensions which affect results.

REPORTING

Clients are asking for more portfolio reporting of real world outcomes so they can understand alignment with objectives.

SDI AOP has designed its comprehensive data system so that clients can amalgamate company data to portfolio level for reporting, and drill down into company detail as required.

GRANULAR

Clients are developing more targeted strategies which require more granular information about geography or specific solutions.

SDI AOP has developed an approach which builds layers upon the existing revenue data to facilitate focusing on how solutions can deliver against real world social and environmental challenges.

"Investors can engage with companies more effectively if they better understand companies’ contribution to the SDGs."

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