ESG Ratings Regulation

The EU ESG Ratings Regulation sets out requirements for the provision and use of ESG ratings within the European Union. The Regulation aims to improve transparency and trust in ESG ratings, increase the availability of information to investors and support informed investment decision-making. Aegon Investment Management B.V. is not an ESG ratings provider but uses ESG ratings as part of its investment processes and in external communications. Where ESG ratings from third parties are referenced, Aegon Investment Management B.V. refers to the methodologies and disclosures of ISS and MSCI. Aegon Investment Management B.V. also applies proprietary ESG rating methodologies across defined product categories as part of its ESG integration approach.

 

For more information on the proprietary ESG rating methodologies, please refer to the information provided below.