Robeco announces interim targets in path to net zero

Company set out targets for 2025 and 2030

Robeco has announced its aim to decarbonise its investments 30% by 2025 and 50% by 2030 in its plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

The asset management firm said today (27 October) that it plans to increase active ownership activities such as voting and engagement with the top 200 emitters in its portfolio in a push for decarbonisation. It will especially focus on engaging with the 55 companies that are responsible for 20% of its portfolio emissions. In a statement, it said "with its trajectory of approximately 7% decarbonization year on year, Robeco is likely to move faster than the global economy in the coming years". The company announced its intention to reach net zero emissions by 2050 last year, and said to...