Sustainable asset management is very popular

Jan Willem Hofland, Managing Director of Sustainable Investing at ABN AMRO MeesPierson, explains: "At the moment, 20% is invested sustainably within our Private Bank. There is still much room for expansion. We expect further growth in invested capital in sustainable mandates. "   Better returnHofland mentions the good returns of recent years as the reason for the strong growth. "In 2013, the sustainable mandates outperformed the market average. This makes the choice easier for many investors. Moreover, the theme appeals to people. Strangely enough, the theme of 'environment' was not the reason for many people to redefine their investments "Contact with customers shows that they are now wondering whether there will be enough resources in the future, for example."   Socially responsibleBy investing money in sustainable asset management, clients of ABN AMRO MeesPierson invest in a sustainable future. The bank's sustainable capital portfolio consists of investments in companies that conduct corporate social responsibility. These companies are at the forefront of finding and maintaining the balance between people, living environment and profit. ABN AMRO MeesPierson is the market leader for sustainable investments in emerging markets, microfinance and corporate bonds.