Global Impact Pool Annual report 2019

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GREEN BOND FUND About the Fund NN IP | Open-end | Green bonds | €19.6 million invested The NN Green Bond Fund aims to address the problem of climate change and its consequences. Increasing greenhouse gas emissions are leading to significant climate change, including rising sea levels and more extreme weather.

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The Green Bond strategy primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of global green bonds of high quality (with a rating of AAA to BBB-) mainly denominated in euros. The selected bonds adhere to the Green Bond Principles as formulated by the International Capital Markets Association. The proceeds of these green bond investments are used to finance new or existing projects that have a measurable positive impact on the environment.

“Green bonds provide a liquid solution, which enables the Fund to attract large scale investments for green projects.” WIEKE MAARLEVELD Senior Product Manager Sustainable & Impact Investing

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