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Mutual funds with sustainability profile

We offer several mutual funds that take special account of the environment and social conditions in their investments.

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  • Funds that seeks to find innovative solutions to challenges related to sustainability

  • Choose a fund that focuses on the green shift, low carbon emissions or the UN’s sustainability goals

  • On your mobile phone, you buy a fund with a sustainability theme in The Spare app

You can easily buy mutual funds in the online bank using a computer or in the Spare app.

Mutual funds with a sustainability profile

A fund with a sustainability theme is a fund that can focus on climate, and exclude companies with high carbon emissions, or have a broader perspective and focus on both climate and environmental aspects.

The overarching goal of a fund with a sustainability theme is to invest in companies that are well-positioned for the green shift. In addition, some funds focus on both environmental and social issues by investing in companies that focus on one or more of the UN’s sustainability goals.

We make it easy for you to invest in the future

We believe that success in the future lies with the companies that are innovative and find smart solutions adapted to the green shift.

Your savings are invested in companies that are engaged in finding sustainable solutions, which means that you are helping to move the money into companies that are focused on sustainability.

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Your investment options

Some of our fund profiles take into account sustainability in their investment decisions.

Green shift

These funds are for anyone who wants to invest in companies we think are well-positioned for the green change. The funds invest in companies that contribute to solving challenges related to the climate and the environment.

Low carbon

These funds invest in companies with low greenhouse gas emissions. The funds do not invest in companies involved in fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and natural gas.

Mutual funds with a sustainability profile

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DNB Klima Indeks

Index fund with a focus on climate

DNB Klima Indeks is an index-following global equity fund, where the index is compiled to be in line with the Paris Agreement. The mutual fund is put together to reduce exposure to various climate risks. At the same time, it pursues opportunities that arise from the transition to a low carbon economy.

Read more about DNB Klima Indeks
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DNB Barnefond

Index fund with a focus on low greenhouse gas emissions

DNB Barnefond is an indexed equity fund where around 80 per cent is invested in shares which are listed on the Nordic markets. The rest is invested globally. The fund invests in companies that have low greenhouse gas emissions

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DNB Grønt Skifte (Green Shift) series

Hybrid fund with a focus on the green shift.

DNB Grønt Skifte (Green Shift) is a series of balanced funds that aims to contribute to the green shift. By investing in these funds, you can grow your savings in a fund that focuses on sustainability for people and the environment.

Read more about DNB Grønt Skifte
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DNB Fund Brighter Future

Share mutual funds with a focus on improvements in living standards.

DNB Brighter Future is an actively managed equity fund that mainly invests in share in emerging markets, with a focus on improvements in living standards.

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DNB Future Waves

Equity fund with a focus on the blue economy and quality of life.

DNB Future Waves is an actively managed global equity fund that invests in companies with a focus on, among other things, the blue economy and quality of life. The fund uses the UN Sustainability Goals as a framework for the investments.

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DNB Miljøinvest

Equity fund with a focus on green energy, resource efficiency and electrification

DNB Miljøinvest is an actively managed, global equity fund that invests in companies that are contributing to improving environment.

Read more about DNB Miljøinvest
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DNB Grønt Skifte Norge (Green Shift Norway)

Equity funds with a focus on different climate and environmental challenges

DNB Grønt Skifte Norge (Green Shift Norway) has environmental profile whose goal is to invest in companies in Norway with a low carbon intensity and which are contributing to the green shift.

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DNB Grønt Skifte Norden

Equity fund with a focus on low emissions and green opportunities

DNB Grønt Skifte Norden (Green Shift Nordic) is an actively managed equity fund that invests in companies with low greenhouse gas emissions and companies that are working on solutions for different climate and environmental challenges.

Read more about DNB Grønt Skifte Norden (Green Shift Nordic)
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DNB Global Klima Faktor

Equity fund with a focus on low greenhouse gas emissions

DNB Global Klima Faktor is a global equity fund that invests in companies that do not contribute to major greenhouse gas emissions.

The fund does not invest in companies involved in fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and natural gas, or companies with high emissions.

Read more about DNB Global Klima Faktor
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DNB Low Carbon Credit

Bond fund with a focus on low greenhouse gas emissions

DNB Low Carbon Credit is a global bond fund with low greenhouse gas emissions and contains bonds that finance green projects. The fund does not include bonds that finance fossil fuels and does not invest in companies with high greenhouse gas emissions.

Read more about DNB Low Carbon Credit

Our approach to sustainable investments

Our funds are constantly measured by how they invest, and each of them is valued according to their own investment strategies. To ensure that the investments are sustainable, they are assessed according to three criteria defined in the Public Disclosure Regulation (SFDR):

You can read more about our methodology here

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1. Positive contribution

An investment must make a positive contribution to environmental or social goals in order to be considered sustainable

  • An investment is considered to have a positive contribution if it is in line with one or more of the EU’s Taxonomy goals, one or more of the UN’s sustainability goals, if the company has science-based goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions or if the company can demonstrate possible

2. Avoid significant damage

A sustainable investment cannot cause significant damage

  • We use various indicators that show negative impact on the environment and social conditions, as well as international standards and standards, to ensure that our investments do not cause significant damage.

3. Good management practices

All investments must follow DNB’s group instructions for responsible investments

  • The group instructions are based on international standards and standards. It ensures that DNB does not contribute to an infringement of human and employee rights, corruption, serious environmental damage or other actions that can be perceived as unethical. It will also ensure that assessments of ESG risks and opportunities are integrated into the management.

Frequently used words and expressions

Renewable energy

Renewable energy

Energy sources we won’t run out of – such as solar energy, hydro and wind power. Resources like these are much more sustainable than fossil energy sources such as oil, gas and coal. Does not invest in hydropower.

Circular economy

Circular economy

As little as possible should be wasted, but rather kept in a cycle where regular recycling leads to less need to extract new commodities.

Does not invest in companies with a high degree of greenhouse gas emissions

Does not invest in companies with a high degree of greenhouse gas emissions

Greenhouse gas emissions are emissions of greenhouse gasses into the air, that is, gases that affect the atmosphere’s ability to release heat (the greenhouse effect), and thereby affect the earth’s climate

Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency can be achieved either by using energy more efficiently or by reducing the quantity of energy used.

Does not invest in companies with direct exposure to fossil fuels

Does not invest in companies with direct exposure to fossil fuels

Fossil fuels are coal, oil and natural gas. Fossil fuels are considered non-renewable energy because we use the resources much quicker than it takes nature to build up new reserves.

Tries to find investments that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Tries to find investments that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Measures to what extent a company’s earnings are in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Identifies companies that are especially advanced in this area, or which are on their way towards this.

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