Francesco Cacace

Etica

Etica Funds is an asset management company, the only italian organization which offers just socially responsible investment funds. Etica Funds was founded on the belief that analysing the environmental, social and governance aspects of securities issuers as well as the financial aspects might offer added value also in terms of performance. Etica Funds offers a responsible approach to the financial markets, screening the securities in its portfolio against ethical criteria. It also exercises its subscribers' shareholder rights in the companies in which it invests, talking to them and urging them along the path towards more responsible behaviour. By embracing social and environmental criteria, codified in a transparent methodology, the company is able to manage risk more effectively, and reap sizable investment opportunities. Etica Funds is a full member of several international and national networks for excellence in ethical finance. We take great pride being the first Italian asset management company to have made a concrete commitment to climate change by joining the Montréal Carbon Pledge on carbon accounting and the reduction of the carbon footprint of our equity investments Etica Funds has been offering responsible investment funds and ESG consulting through its team of highly qualified specialists. A mix of skills which makes our model unique in today's market. We rigorously analyze data and information to find the most virtuous companies and countries in which to invest to create value for our customers. Our capabilities are backed up by numerous prizes and awards and by continuous growth. This blend of financial and extra-financial skills has allowed us to achieve our broader objective: to represent the values of responsible finance in the world of investment.