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The payoff of

T he Nordic Stars Equity sectors that combine solid finan- cial performance with a strong sense of corporate responsibility, explains Nordea investment expert Antti Savilaakso. “We use a specific researchmeth- odology to analyse the corporate responsibility track record of each company up for investment. We look at the company’s policy on climate change and use of natural resources and water, for example, and assess how its actions affect these issues.” UPM’s Biofore strategy fits the bill to a tee. When it comes to generating energy, UPMuses reliable, low-emis- sion, cost-competitive energy sources. The product portfolio, too, is based on renewable rawmaterials and sustainable sourcing. The majority of UPMproducts can be recycled, and the company reuses many of its products in paper and biocomposite production and in generating energy. “We also evaluate the company’s relationship with its most significant stakeholders, such as its personnel, subcontractors, customers and inves- Fund recently launched by Nordea highlights Nordic companies from various

UPM has been selected for Nordea’s Nordic Stars Equity Fund portfolio – the choice of ethical investors.

Antti Savilaakso

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