Memberships and initiatives
Collaborations that drive sustainable development
AP2 participates in international collaborations and follows leading sustainability frameworks. Examples is presented below.
All focus areas
ESG Data Convergence Initiative (EDCI)
Works to promote consistent reporting of material ESG metrics for unlisted companies.
Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB)
Global framework and benchmark for sustainability in the real estate sector.
Sweden's Sustainable Investment Forum (SWESIF)
Swedish forum for sustainable investment.
UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
UN-supported network of financial institutions that commit to following six principles for responsible investment. AP2 was one of the founding signatories.
WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award
Recognises and supports outstanding sustainability initiatives around the world.
Ceres
US-based non-profit organisation that supports investors in addressing climate and nature-related issues.
FOCUS AREA
Climate
Climate Action 100+
Investor-led initiative working to ensure that the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters take the necessary actions to address climate change. AP2 is responsible for engagement with Volvo Group.
The Net Zero Engagement Initiative (NZEI)
Supports investors in aligning investment portfolios with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. AP2 participates and leads company engagement dialogues.
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
Leading framework for climate-related reporting, followed by AP2.
The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC)
Global membership organisation for investors with a focus on climate.
The Paris Aligned Asset Owners initiative (PAAO)
Global investor initiative through which asset owners commit to aligning their portfolios with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Implementation is based on the Net Zero Investment Framework.
FOCUS AREA
Biodiversity
Finance for Biodiversity Foundation (FfB)
Investor collaboration on biodiversity. AP2 participates in networks and reports on its commitments.
Investors Policy Dialogue on Deforestation (IPDD)
Collaboration focused on dialogue with governments on deforestation. AP2 participates in the Brazil working group.
Nature Action 100
Focuses on companies with the greatest negative impact on nature and biodiversity in order to reduce their impact. AP2 participates and leads company engagement dialogues.
Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)
Leading framework for reporting on nature-related risks, followed by AP2.
PRI Spring
Focuses on nature-related risks, particularly deforestation and biodiversity loss.
Deforestation Investor Group
Knowledge and collaboration platform on deforestation.
FOCUS AREA
Human Rights
Investor Alliance for Human Rights
Collaboration focused on risks related to human rights in business activities.
Platform Living Wage Financials (PLWF)
Works to ensure that companies provide living wages and living incomes across their global supply chains. AP2 is a member of the steering group and leads engagement dialogues.
PRI Advance
A global investor initiative that brings together institutional investors to advance human rights and address social issues through collaboration and engagement.
FOCUS AREA
Corporate Governance
Asian Corporate Governance Network (ACGA)
Membership organisation that promotes effective corporate governance practices across Asia. AP2 participates in working groups and engages in dialogue with companies.
Institutionella Ägares Förening (IÄF)
Non-profit association that promotes the effective development of self-regulation in the equity market.
International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN)
Works to promote effective standards for corporate governance and investor stewardship, with the aim of strengthening well-functioning markets and sustainable economies.