HESTA Impact

Title: HESTA Impact

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HESTA Impact is how we strengthen our members’ financial future and the world they will retire into.

It’s part of our responsibility to protect and enhance long-term investment value for members by promoting sustainable value creation and improving retirement outcomes.

HESTA Impact is about:

• Investing with Purpose
• Advocating with Influence  
• And Leading by Example

At HESTA, we are passionate about being a leader in responsible investment and advocacy.

• Over 20 years ago, we launched Australia’s first sustainable investment option.
• We were the first super fund to have our business operations accredited as carbon neutral
• We were the first major super fund to commit to net zero carbon emissions by 2050
• And our work on gender equality is helping to drive legislative change and increase gender balance in the workplace. 

HESTA Impact is helping us take the next step to become even better.

So, how are we going to do it?

Using the UN Sustainable Development Goals as our compass, we focus on 7 areas of impact:

• Good health and wellbeing 
• Gender equality 
• Clean water and sanitation 
• Affordable and clean energy 
• Decent work and economic growth 
• Sustainable cities and communities 
• Climate action.

And we have formalised our principles and actions into commitment statements.

So, how does this help our members’ investment performance?

Well, the investment landscape has changed. Investors who consider environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities are more likely to have sustainable investments models and generate strong, long-term returns.

So, when we Invest with Purpose, we consider the impact our investments have on the planet and society. When we Advocate with Influence, we aim to create a fair and healthier community. And when we Lead by Example, we set the standard to create a better world for everyone.

This is HESTA Impact.

Issued by H.E.S.T. Australia Ltd ABN 66 006 818 695 AFSL 235249, the Trustee of Health Employees Superannuation Trust Australia (HESTA) ABN 64 971 749 321. This information is of a general nature. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or specific needs so you should look at your own financial position and requirements before making a decision. You may wish to consult an adviser when doing this. The target market determination for HESTA products can be found at hesta.com.au/TMD Before making a decision about HESTA products you should read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (call 1800 813 327 or visit hesta.com.au for a copy), and consider any relevant risk (visit the HESTA website for more information).