Some talk about ESG. We do it.

It's in our Nordic DNA.

ESG STARS approach

Our ESG STARS funds seek to find tomorrow’s sustainable corporate leaders with 3 key objectives:

Beat the benchmark*

  • Alpha generation remains a core part of the ESG STARS’s value proposition as with any actively managed fund
  • By integrating ESG analysis with bottom-up fundamental research, we aim to select tomorrow’s winners

Invest in companies living up to ESG standards

  • Our award-winning Responsible Investment team conducts in-depth ESG analysis
  • We ensure the funds only invest in companies able to meet our ESG standards

Create impact

  • We influence and foster change with our companies by engaging in dialogues around specific ESG topics

*There can be no warranty that an investment objective, targeted returns and results of an investment structure is achieved. The value of your investment can go up and down, and you could lose some or all of your invested money.

ESG STARS credentials

Today there is a large offering of sustainable investment products and it isn’t easy to know how to compare them. Independent ESG labels bring objective standards, credibility and transparency to investors looking for ESG solutions. Nordea’s ESG STARS funds meet the high requirements of several leading independent ESG labels 1,2,3,4,5.
This demonstrates the funds’ success in achieving true ESG integration in their investment process.

ESG STARS Equity funds


European SRI Transparency Code1
LuxFlag ESG Label2
FNG ESG Label3
Towards Sustainability Label4
Label ISR5
Nordea 1
Emerging STARS Equity Fund
Nordea 1
Emerging STARS Equity Fund 		✔✔★★★✔✔
  Nordea 1
Global STARS Equity Fund
Nordea 1
Global STARS Equity Fund 		✔✔✔✔
  Nordea 1
European STARS Equity Fund
Nordea 1
European STARS Equity Fund 		✔✔★★★✔
  Nordea 1
Nordic STARS Equity Fund
Nordea 1
Nordic STARS Equity Fund 		✔✔
  Nordea 1
North American STARS Equity Fund
Nordea 1
North American STARS Equity Fund 		✔✔✔✔

ESG STARS Bond funds


European SRI Transparency Code1
LuxFlag ESG Label2
Towards Sustainability Label4
Nordea 1
European Corporate Stars Bond Fund
Nordea 1
European Corporate Stars Bond Fund 		✔✔✔
  Nordea 1
European High Yield Stars Bond Fund
Nordea 1
European High Yield Stars Bond Fund 		✔✔✔
  Nordea 1
Emerging Stars Bond Fund
Nordea 1
Emerging Stars Bond Fund 		✔✔✔
  Nordea 1
Emerging Stars Bond Fund
Nordea 1
Emerging Stars Local Bond Fund 		✔

With effect 05.05.2020, the subfund was renamed from Nordea 1 – Emerging Market Local Debt Fund Plus to Nordea 1 – Emerging Stars Local Bond Fund.

Funds documentation

ESG STARS EQUITY FUNDS

Equity Fund Portrait European SRI Transparency Code Responsible Investments - Sensitive industries guidelines (Equities)

Emerging STARS Equity Fund

Fund Portrait In Focus Factsheet (BI-USD, accumulating) Factsheet (BP-USD, accumulating) ESG Sustainability & Engagement Report Sustainability Footprint Sustainability-related disclosures KIID (BP-USD)

European STARS Equity Fund

Factsheet (BI-EUR, accumulating) Factsheet (BP-EUR, accumulating) ESG Sustainability & Engagement Report Sustainability Footprint Sustainability-related disclosures KIID (BP-EUR)

Nordic STARS Equity Fund

Factsheet (BI-EUR, accumulating) Factsheet (BP-EUR, accumulating) ESG Sustainability & Engagement Report Sustainability Footprint Sustainability-related disclosures KIID (BP-EUR)

Global STARS Equity Fund

Fund Portrait Factsheet (BP-USD, accumulating) Factsheet (BI-USD, accumulating) ESG Sustainability & Engagement Report Sustainability Footprint Sustainability-related disclosures KIID (BP-USD)

North American STARS Equity Fund

Factsheet (BP-USD, accumulating) Factsheet (BI-USD, accumulating) ESG Sustainability & Engagement Report Sustainability Footprint Sustainability-related disclosures KIID (BP- USD)

Asian STARS Equity Fund

In Focus Factsheet (BI-USD, accumulating) Factsheet (BP-USD, accumulating) Sustainability Footprint Sustainability-related disclosures KIID (BP- USD)

ESG STARS BOND FUNDS

Fixed Income Fund Portrait European SRI Transparency Code Responsible Investments - Sensitive Industries guidelines (Fixed Income)

Emerging STARS Bond Fund

Factsheet (BI-USD, accumulating) Factsheet (BP-USD, accumulating) ESG Sustainability & Engagement Report Insight: ESG in Emerging Market Debt Sustainability-related disclosures KIID (BP-USD)

European Corporate STARS Bond Fund

Factsheet (BI-EUR, accumulating) Factsheet (BP-EUR, accumulating) ESG Sustainability & Engagement Report Sustainability-related disclosures KIID (BP-EUR)

European High Yield STARS Bond Fund

Factsheet (BI-EUR, accumulating) Factsheet (BP-EUR, accumulating) ESG Sustainability & Engagement Report Sustainability-related disclosures KIID (BP-EUR)

Emerging STARS Local Bond Fund

Factsheet (BI-USD, accumulating) Factsheet (BP-USD, accumulating) Sustainability-related disclosures KIID (BP-USD)

Responsible Investment (RI) at Nordea

Responsible Investments - Annual Report Responsible Investments - Framework
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1) The European SRI Transparency logo signifies that Nordea Investment Funds S.A. commits to provide accurate, adequate and timely information to enable stakeholders, in particular consumers, to understand the Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) policies and practices relating to the fund. Detailed information about the European SRI Transparency Guidelines can be found on www.eurosif.org, and information of the SRI policies and practices of the Nordea STARS range can be found at: nordea.lu/STARS. The Transparency Guidelines are managed by Eurosif, an independent organisation. The European SRI Transparency Logo reflects the fund manager’s commitment as detailed above and should not be taken as an endorsement of any particular company, organisation or individual. 2) LuxFlag is an international and independent non-profit association and labelling agency. To promote sustainable investing in the financial industry, LuxFLAG awards an independent and transparent label to eligible investment vehicles in Microfinance, Environment, ESG (Environment, Social, Governance), Climate Finance and Green Bonds. The objective is to reassure investors that the labelled investment vehicle invests in a responsible manner. The LuxFLAG ESG Label is valid for one year. Investors must not rely on LuxFLAG or the LuxFLAG Label with regard to investor protection issues and LuxFLAG cannot incur any liability related to financial performance or default. 3) Forum Nachhaltige Geldanlagen (FNG), founded in 2001, is the industry association promoting sustainable investment in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. FNG’s goal is to improve quality standards for sustainable investment products, to secure the adherence to internationally recognized minimum norms. The FNG ESG label (1 to 3 stars) is awarded on an annual basis. 4) Towards Sustainability was launched by the Belgian Central Labeling Agency in 2019. It aims to reassure potential investors that the financial product is managed with sustainability in mind and is not exposed to very unsustainable practices. For more information on the “Towards Sustainability” label, visit www.towardssustainability.be. The label is valid for one year. 5) Label ISR is created and supported by the French Finance Ministry. The label’s goal is to increase the visibility of SRI products among savers in France and Europe. For more information on the Label ISR, visit www.lelabelisr.fr/en/what-sri-label/. The ISR Label is valid for three years.

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ESG STARS Funds range

Global STARS Equity Fund
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Nordea 1 – Global Stars Equity Fund

A true Global equity solution combining fundamental research with a detailed ESG analysis

• Long term bottom-up stock picking approach with a strong focus on valuation
• Focused on identifying companies able to generate sustainable shareholder value over the long term
• Detailed ESG analysis and active impact engagement performed by our in-house independent Responsible Investment team

Fund Manager: Nordea Fundamental Equities Team

The above investment approach is for illustrative purpose only and may be changed at the discretion of the investment manager as long as the latter invests in accordance with the investment objective and policy as stated in the Prospectus.

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European STARS Equity Fund
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Nordea 1 – European Stars Equity Fund

A true European equity solution combining fundamental research with a detailed ESG analysis

• Long term bottom-up stock picking approach with a strong focus on valuation
• Focused on identifying companies able to generate sustainable shareholder value over the long term
• Detailed ESG analysis and active impact engagement performed by our in-house independent Responsible Investment team

Fund Manager: Nordea Fundamental Equities Team

The above investment approach is for illustrative purpose only and may be changed at the discretion of the investment manager as long as the latter invests in accordance with the investment objective and policy as stated in the Prospectus.

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Nordic STARS Equity Fund
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Nordea 1 – Nordic STARS Equity Fund

A true nordic equity solution combining fundamental research with a detailed ESG analysis

• Long term bottom-up stock picking approach with a strong focus on valuation
• Focused on identifying companies able to generate sustainable shareholder value over the long term
• Detailed ESG analysis and active impact engagement performed by our in-house independent Responsible Investment team

Fund Manager: Nordea Nordic, Swedish and Finnish Equities Team

The above investment approach is for illustrative purpose only and may be changed at the discretion of the investment manager as long as the latter invests in accordance with the investment objective and policy as stated in the Prospectus.

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Emerging STARS Equity Fund
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Nordea 1 – Emerging Stars Equity Fund

A true Global Emerging Markets equity solution

• A pure bottom-up, high quality portfolio with a GARP bias
• Focused on identifying companies able to generate sustainable shareholder value over the long term
• Integrates ESG analysis as a risk management tool: a core GEM solution, not an ethical fund

Fund Manager: Nordea Fundamental Equities Team

The above investment approach is for illustrative purpose only and may be changed at the discretion of the investment manager as long as the latter invests in accordance with the investment objective and policy as stated in the Prospectus.

Prices and Performance Why this fund?
North American STARS Equity Fund
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Nordea 1 – North American STARS Equity Fund

A true Global equity solution combining fundamental research with a detailed ESG analysis

  • Long term bottom-up stock picking approach with a strong focus on valuation
  • Focused on identifying companies able to generate sustainable shareholder value over the long term
  • Detailed ESG analysis and active impact engagement performed by our in-house independent Responsible Investment team

Fund Manager: Nordea Fundamental Equities Team

The above investment approach is for illustrative purpose only and may be changed at the discretion of the investment manager as long as the latter invests in accordance with the investment objective and policy as stated in the Prospectus.

 

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Asian STARS Equity Fund
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Nordea 1 – Asian STARS Equity Fund

A true Asian Emerging Markets equity solution

• A pure bottom-up, high quality portfolio with a GARP bias
• Focused on identifying companies able to generate sustainable shareholder value over the long term
• Integrates ESG analysis as a risk management tool: an Asian Emerging Markets solution, not an ethical fund

Fund Manager: Nordea Fundamental Equities Team

The above investment approach is for illustrative purpose only and may be changed at the discretion of the investment manager as long as the latter invests in accordance with the investment objective and policy as stated in the Prospectus.

Prices and Performance
Emerging STARS Bond Fund
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Nordea 1 – Emerging STARS Bond Fund

Benefit from higher Emerging Market fixed income rates while navigating key ESG challenges

• Actively managed EM Debt portfolio investing primarily in hard currency sovereigns
• The fund does not invest in countries with a poor ESG profile, protecting this fund from financially-material ESG risks
• Fundamental and quantitative bottom-up approach with a tactical top-down overlay including full ESG integration with engagement to beat its benchmark (JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global Diversified)

Fund Manager: Nordea Emerging Markets Debt Team

The above investment approach is for illustrative purpose only and may be changed at the discretion of the investment manager as long as the latter invests in accordance with the investment objective and policy as stated in the Prospectus.

Prices and Performance Why this fund?
Emerging STARS Local Bond Fund
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Nordea 1 – Emerging STARS Local Bond Fund

Benefit from higher Emerging Market fixed income rates while navigating key ESG challenges

• Actively managed EM Debt portfolio investing primarily in local currency sovereigns
• The fund does not invest in countries with a poor ESG profile, protecting this fund from financially-material ESG risks
• Fundamental and quantitative bottom-up approach with a tactical top-down overlay including full ESG integration with engagement to beat its benchmark (JP Morgan GBI Emerging Market Global Diversified)

Fund Manager: Nordea Emerging Markets Debt Team

The above investment approach is for illustrative purpose only and may be changed at the discretion of the investment manager as long as the latter invests in accordance with the investment objective and policy as stated in the Prospectus.

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European Corporate STARS Bond Fund
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Nordea 1 – European Corporate STARS Bond Fund

Delivering returns and responsibility while making a positive impact

• Actively managed Investment Grade portfolio managed by Nordea Credit Team in collaboration with our in-house Responsible Investment Team
• Well-proven and established fundamental bottom-up approach with full ESG integration (including corporate engagement)
• Long standing credit expertise with strong credit selection

Fund Manager: Nordea Credit Team

The above investment approach is for illustrative purpose only and may be changed at the discretion of the investment manager as long as the latter invests in accordance with the investment objective and policy as stated in the Prospectus.

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European High Yield STARS Bond Fund
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Nordea 1 – European High Yield STARS Bond Fund

Delivering returns and responsibility while making a positive impact

• Actively managed High Yield portfolio managed by Nordea Credit Team in collaboration with our in-house Responsible Investment Team
• Well-proven and established fundamental bottom-up approach with full ESG integration (including corporate engagement)
• Long standing credit expertise with strong credit selection

Fund Manager: Nordea Credit Team

The above investment approach is for illustrative purpose only and may be changed at the discretion of the investment manager as long as the latter invests in accordance with the investment objective and policy as stated in the Prospectus.

Prices and Performance

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