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Sustainable Investing

Our goal is to help investors achieve theirs. And in a world where environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors have a growing influence on markets, we think sustainable investing can help build better financial futures.

When it comes to sustainable investing, we believe in...

Differentiated Alpha

Fundamental ESG analysis can uncover diversified sources of
alphaAlpha is a measure of performance on a risk-adjusted basis. Alpha takes the volatility (price risk) of a fund and compares its risk-adjusted performance to a benchmark index. The excess return of the fund relative to the return of the benchmark index is a fund's alpha.to strengthen portfolios.

Enhanced Outcomes

Over the long term, investors can benefit from innovative, forward-thinking companies that are driving change.

Being Human Centric

We are committed to inspiring a culture of compassion, inclusion, and purpose. Learn More

To us, sustainable investing is about one thing—investing.

 

Our sustainable funds seek investments that contribute to their financial objective and provide positive societal and/or environmental outcomes. 

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fund line-up

We measure results by comparing our sustainable funds to major market indices, not ESG-specific ones.

We measure results by comparing our sustainable funds to major market indices, not ESG-specific ones.

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Integrating ESG

By intentionally incorporating financially-material ESG analysis into a fund's investment process, portfolio managers have the potential to uncover opportunities and identify risks that may not appear on balance sheets—yet still influence investment value.

Our world-class sub-advisers are recognized industry leaders for their commitment to ESG research.

  • 50+ sustainable investment-team professionals
  • 20+ years of ESG integration investment experience
  • Signatory of the UN’s Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI ) and Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative

Every Hartford Fund product sub-advised by Schroders integrates ESG factors into its investment process.

  • 23+ sustainable investment-team professionals
  • Partnerships with organizations at the forefront of sustainability, such as Woodwell Climate Research Center
  • Signatory of the UN’s Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI ) and Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative

Certain Hartford Funds products sub-advised by Wellington Management integrate ESG factors into their investment processes. See each fund's prospectus for information.

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Choosing Your Path to a Sustainable Future

We’ve charted two pathways for investors seeking a sustainable future. Both paths share one common goal—providing competitive financial returns—but allow investors to map their own unique journey.
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Sustainable Investing Insights

ESG & Sustainable Investing
Wellington Management’s ESG Integration Philosophy
Because ESG issues can impact investment performance, Wellington explains how they incorporate ESG to make more informed investment decisions.
ESG & Sustainable Investing
ESG in DC: Prove it
For plan sponsors and asset managers, demonstrating the value of sustainable investment options will be vital.
ESG & Sustainable Investing
ESG and Credit Investing: Why and How
When investors talk about sustainable investing they tend to speak in terms of equities, but it plays a crucial role in debt markets as well.
ESG & Sustainable Investing
Why ESG Investing Should Underperform… But May Not
Philosophically, there are good reasons why investors should expect ESG investing to underperform. But practically, it doesn’t have to work out like that.
10 Things You Should Know About series
10 Things You Should Know About Sustainable Investing
Sustainable investing is becoming more mainstream. Here are some key things to consider.
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Why Climate Change Should Be Part of Your Retirement Plan
How climate change could affect your retirement destination

A sustainable fund and a fund that uses ESG integration are different. A sustainable fund has a sustainability focus while ESG integration is a component of a fund’s research process. There is not a uniform definition of sustainable or ESG integration. With respect to a sustainable fund, using a sustainable investing approach may result in foregoing certain investments and may result in different performance results as compared to funds that do not have similar focuses. The sub-adviser’s analysis, including any evaluation of ESG characteristics, may not achieve the intended results or enhance Fund performance. With respect to a fund that uses ESG integration, ESG characteristics are not the only factors considered and as a result, the companies (or issuers) in which a Fund invests may not be companies (or issuers) with favorable ESG characteristics or high ESG ratings.

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