AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has announced that its AXA Green Short Duration Bond Fund has been awarded the ‘Sustainability Impact’ label under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR). The designation underscores the fund’s stated aim of generating positive, measurable environmental outcomes through its investment strategy.
Previously known as the AXA ACT Green Short Duration Bond Fund, the vehicle becomes one of the first fixed income funds to attain the Impact label within the FCA’s SDR framework. It holds a three-year performance track record.
The fund supports the low-carbon transition by investing in green bonds that finance projects across Smart Energy, Low Carbon Transportation, and Green Buildings sectors. It employs a short-duration strategy, focusing on bonds with maturities of five years or less, which aims to limit exposure to interest rate risk while delivering financial returns and environmental impact.
Jane Wadia, Head of Sustainability for Core Products & Clients at AXA IM, said: “We are delighted to adopt another impact label in our UK fund range, reflecting our deep commitment to intentional, measurable and transparent sustainable investing.”
Damien Lardoux, Head of Impact Investing at EQ Investors and an early investor in the fund, welcomed the announcement: “We are proud to have supported the AXA Green Short Duration Bond Fund since its launch in 2022… The fund has been a fantastic addition to EQ Investor’s sustainable portfolios.”
AXA IM now manages six funds under the SDR regime, including four categorised as ‘Sustainability Improver’ and two as ‘Sustainability Impact’, reaffirming its commitment to responsible investing.
