How we invest
Sustainable Investment
Investment management is an integral part of the insurance business, as the premiums of Allianz clients are invested to meet long-term liabilities. Allianz’s worldwide investment activities comprise assets of over EUR 750 billion across a range of asset classes, sectors and countries. As a result, Allianz is directly and indirectly connected with other businesses, sectors and economies, and is therefore an integral part of the global economy.
ACP as part of AllianzGI's private markets pillar strives to invest sustainably across our three asset classes. In order to keep up with our ambition, we incorporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors into our investment processes, for example through our exclusion policy, research, corporate and country analysis, monitoring and risk management. We firmly believe that considering ESG factors in investment management is not a short-term trend, but will change the business.
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ACP is committed to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI). Our parent company, Allianz Global Investors, is a signatory to the UN PRI, and so in addition to integrating ESG principles in our investment process, we also incorporate these into our ownership policies and practices and aim for appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest. Moreover, we strive to enhance the implementation effectiveness of the principles and regularly report on our activities and progress of implementation. Our commitment covers all assets we invest in.
Shared Service Platform – facilitating success
Finance
The finance department comprises various teams. The Investment Controlling & Risk Management provides monitoring, performance analysis and action recommendation. The team manages the valuation process and is responsible for investment accounting for the renewables business line. Transaction & Reporting Services provide the accounting assessment for proposed deals and coordinates the investment decision processes. The department manages the onboarding process of new investments, and is responsible for accounts management and the investment planning process. A centralized reporting team regularly carries out individual reporting for all ACP asset classes.
HR
ACP HR provides management, leaders and employees with principles, tools and supports in areas such as Employer Branding & Recruitment, Talent Development & Performance Management, Compensation & Rewards, Employee Engagement, HR Operations & Reporting.
Legal
ACP Legal is closely involved in the entire investment process from initiation to closing. This includes the negotiation of transaction documents, legal due diligence and regulatory advice for the transaction structuring. The team also gives legal advice for the portfolio management, handles all corporate matters and takes on ACP's compliance function.