Investing responsibly – Binding criteria
Like all insurance companies, Munich Re is subject to strict security and return requirements. This is not the only reason we are committed to investing our capital reliably, transparently, and profitably. Our investments also fulfil binding sustainability criteria and are in keeping with our commitment to ethical principles. A key component of our successful capital management is a complete record of all our investments to ensure full transparency and long-term security at minimum risk.
MEAG, the asset manager of Munich Re and ERGO, currently has assets totalling some €210bn in its portfolio. Investments of this magnitude bring a substantial responsibility that we take very seriously. That is why our investments also fulfil binding sustainability criteria. In addition, we support innovative power generation by investing in wind and solar parks and systematically promoting new technologies.
MEAG pools its own expertise in capital management with that of the Group and of external partners. Its aim is to generate long-term returns and thus achieve above-average performance for investors.
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How is Munich Re's understanding of corporate responsibility reflected in its capital management? In this interview, MEAG CEO Dr. Thomas Kabisch explains why assuming ecological and social responsibility also makes economic sense.
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At Munich Re, responsible management has top priority, not least for the sake of profitability. This is why our asset management follows the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). We helped to draw up these principles and we were the first German company to sign them. » more
The future belongs to renewable energy. That is the reason why Munich Re launched its RENT project, investing mainly in wind farms, solar parks and new technologies in order to meaningfully promote innovative power generation. » more
