The Just Transition

The Just Transition: a socially fair and inclusive climate transition

To address environmental emergencies, governments and companies must make a Just Transition, that is a transition to a low carbon world that respects the environment and biodiversity, while being inclusive from a social and territorial point of view. Among the leaders in sustainable bond with €25bn invested in this market, Ostrum Asset Management believes that finance has to play a major role in this transition.  To participate in these fundamental changes, we have launched a fixed income impact strategy dedicated to the Just Transition.

The Just Transition, an important theme since 2015

The Paris Agreement (COP21, 2015) recognises the urgent need for a rapid and equitable transition. This is the starting point for raising awareness of the impacts of the ecological and energy transition on workers, communities, consumers, and citizens. Because the necessary transformation of industries and the economy will affect the number, type and location of jobs, with workers moving from declining sectors to innovative enterprises.
Well managed, this transition can generate new jobs and inclusive growth. That is why since 2015 we have seen the emergence of regulations and collective engagement actions to move towards a Just Transition, which minimises the negative social benefits of the ecological transition and maximises the benefits, for example on the creation of green jobs.

2015

Paris Agreement (COP21) : "the importance of minimising negative repercussions from climate policies and maximising positive social impacts for workers and communities"

Sustainable Developments Goals, ONU

International Labor Organisation (ILO) "Guidelines for a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all"

2017

OCDE Report "Foreword, The Imperative of a Just Transition"

2018

COP24 conférence Climat - The Just Transition Declaration , signes by 53 countries

A commitment to the Just Transition, 140 institutions with US$8 trillion in assets

2019

European Just Transition Mechanism

2020

Notion of "Minimum Social Safeguards" included in the European Taxonomie

2021

Investors for a Just transition (Finance for Tomorrow)

22 investor members, €4.3 bn assets

2022

Statement of Investor Expectations for Job Standards & Community Impacts in the Just Transition

Project of a European Social Taxonomy

Invest for the Just Transition according to Ostrum AM

Investment strategies linked to the climate transition must therefore combine all dimensions of responsible investment: Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). And to achieve this Just Transition, at Ostrum AM we have developed an impact strategy targeting three dimensions.

Reduce carbon footprint

• Renewable energy,
• Environmental solutions & services,
• Green buildings,
• Clean mobility,
• Circular economy.

Promote a positive social impact

• Health & wellness (infrastructure, food security)
• Inclusive development

Preserve ecosystems and local economies

• Real economy financing,
• Agriculture & sustainable food,
• Biodiversity.