Sustainable Investment Responsibility in Action
At VIG Asset Management, we believe that as an investment manager, our greatest contribution to a sustainable future is to invest in assets that do not harm the environment – or even actively contribute to making the world more sustainable. Alongside traditional sustainability efforts, we also prioritize the social and environmental impacts of the assets we manage on behalf of our clients – along with financial returns.
We are fully aware of our responsibility toward sustainable development and continuously seek opportunities that can positively impact future generations.
Incorporating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria is not only a moral obligation but also a sound business strategy, as overlooking these factors can pose significant risks. A company that ignores environmental concerns may jeopardize profitability and market share.
To formalize our commitment, we have established our Responsible and Sustainable Investment Policy, which includes the exclusion of investments in companies deemed harmful according to international standards (e.g. manufacturers of controversial weapons, companies that violate the UN Global Compact, or those involved in the tobacco industry). These principles are applied across all our funds.
For our “promoting” (Article 8) and “sustainable” (Article 9) funds, we go even further by integrating additional ESG factors into our investment processes—such as ESG ratings and strong emphasis on governance practices.
We aim to be pioneers in ESG in the Hungarian market. In line with this mission, in 2024 we launched the first sustainable investment funds approved by the Hungarian Regulator.
