Munich Re shares as a sustainable investment

A good long-term performance on the stock exchange goes hand in hand with a commitment to sustainability.

Munich Re’s traditionally high commitment to sustainable development is also beneficial for its share price. The share is an attractive investment for investors with a socially responsible investment (SRI) approach.

Evolution of the SRI market

In recent years, the SRI market has experienced a remarkable upswing, doubling in volume in only the last five years. In Europe, there are today almost 400 SRI funds. Socially responsible investments are not only popular with environmentally aware private investors. Sustainable investment is also gaining ground among institutional investors, as they frequently assure us in our meetings with them. According to a study by the European Social Investment Forum (EUROSIF), around €1bn is invested in the "broad" SRI market, whilst the equivalent figure for the USA is around US$ 2.2 trillion according to the SiRi Company.

Munich Re as a sustainable investment

The central contact for banks, fund managers, sustainability-rating agencies and other investors in sustainable investments is Munich Re's Sustainability Management Team, which is supported by experts from all areas in the Group. The benefits of our holistic approach can be clearly seen in the successes it has achieved to date. For instance, our shares have been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, the FTSE4Good and other key indices since 2001.

Comprehensive commitment to sustainability

Approximately 2% of our shares are held by sustainability-oriented investors, They thus recognise Munich Re’s extensive commitment to sustainability and its many activities, such as being the first German company to sign the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), creating responsible corporate governance structures, and establishing the up-and-running and verified environmental management system.
An investment in Munich Re shares is an investment in sustainability.