Sustainable investing: beyond the green label

Can investors pursue financial returns while supporting positive environmental and social outcomes? Jonathan Costello from Janus Henderson Investors explains why sustainable investing must go beyond labels by combining strong credit fundamentals, disciplined risk management and measurable outcomes. Discover the warning signs of greenwashing and the sustainability factors investors may be overlooking.   **Janus Henderson Investor disclaimer**  Janus Henderson Investors (Australia) Funds Management Limited ABN 43 164 177 244, AFSL 444268 (Janus Henderson). Janus Henderson is the product issuer of the Janus Henderson Sustainable Credit Active ETF (Managed Fund) (Fund) to which this material relates. The product disclosure statement (PDS) for the Fund is available at www.janushenderson.com/GOOD and contains more information on the investment objective and how we identify investments with 'robust sustainable practices' and investments contributing to ‘People’ and ‘Planet’ themes. Persons should consider the PDS and Target Market Determination in deciding whether to acquire or continue to hold the Fund. Target Market Determinations for funds issued by Janus Henderson are available here: www.janushenderson.com/TMD. This material does not constitute or form any part of any offer or invitation to purchase any financial product; and does not form part of any contract. This podcast contains general information only and does not take account of your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on this information you should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. Prospective investors should obtain a copy of the Fund's offer documents, and read it before making a decision about whether to invest in the Fund. The Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determinations (TMD) for Funds issued by Janus Henderson are available here: www.janushenderson.com/australia. Prospective investors should not rely on this information and should make their own enquiries and evaluations they consider to be appropriate to determine the suitability of any investment and should seek all necessary financial, legal, tax and investment advice. Any views or references to specific securities in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security. This information has been prepared using information from a variety of sources. The information is believed by Janus Henderson to be correct, but no warranty is made with respect to its completeness or accuracy. All opinions and estimates in this information are subject to change without notice. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Janus Henderson® and any other trademarks used herein are trademarks of Janus Henderson Group Ltd. or one of its subsidiaries. © Janus Henderson Group Ltd. Visit our blog: ⁠⁠https://www.asx.com.au/blog⁠⁠ Follow us on: X - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ASX⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/asx/⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/ASXLtd⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/asx\\official/⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/OfficialASX⁠ Explore our useful investment tools and resources ⁠⁠https://www.asx.com.au/investors/investment-tools-and-resources/personal-investor⁠