Priority Terra Guar@nteed Investment

Portfolio composition

The 20 companies that make up the Priority Terra Guaranteed Investment work in the renewable energy field and are actively committed to reducing the environmental impact of their operations.

A 4-step analysis (PDF, 72KB) was done on each company.

Company Profile
Alstom SA

Alstom offers sustainable transportation solutions for all commonly used means of transportation, such as trains, subways and buses. The company also offers technological and technical solutions for the efficient operation of its products. Alstom stands out by ensuring sustainable energy use and affordable services.

CGI Inc.

CGI Inc. provides information technology solutions. The company has several initiatives to meet the growing demand for clean technologies, including massive data analysis and connected objects. CGI has also put in place several governance and ethics management measures within its organization.

Denso Corporation

Denso Corporation manufactures a variety of automotive components such as electronics, powertrain systems, electrification systems and safety technologies. Its activities support the production of low-emission vehicles. The company also continues to research automotive and other mobility solutions. Through its operations and its research and development efforts, Denso appears well positioned to innovate and capitalize on the growing demand for clean technologies.

Deutsche Post AG

Deutsche Post provides delivery services to private and business customers. The company is demonstrating initiatives to reduce its carbon emissions, including the use of renewable energy to power its resources and the use of electric or hybrid vehicles in its delivery networks. Deutsche Post has also set concrete carbon reduction targets.

Eisai Co., Ltd.

Eisai Co. produces medicines and medical equipment, in addition to several food and agricultural products. The Japanese company demonstrates governance practices superior to those of its peers and makes significant efforts to improve access to its products in underserved areas.

First Solar Inc.

First Solar offers technological equipment that enables the efficient use of solar energy. The quality of its operations has placed the company as a leader in an industry based on the use of sustainable energy.

Goodman Group

Goodman Group owns, develops and manages real estate in several countries around the world. The company deals primarily with business clients. As part of its commitment to sustainability, it builds and operates several properties certified LEED, CASBEE or BREEAM.

Healthpeak Properties, Inc.

Healthpeak Properties, Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in healthcare-related sectors such as senior housing, medical buildings, hospitals and skilled nursing homes. The company operates mainly in the US and 39% of the buildings in its portfolio are certified to green building standards, compared to the average 10% in its sub-industry (2020 data). In addition to its many green objectives, the company stands out for its high level of corporate governance and quality human resource management.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. provides information technology products and services. The company demonstrates sound governance and ethical practices, in addition to implementing strong data security measures. Hewlett Packard is also in the business of recycling technology products, which includes accepting competitor products.

Magna International Inc.

Magna International Inc. manufactures automotive components for local and international customers, including metal structures, seating and lighting systems. The company demonstrates best practices in its governance structure. Magna is strategically positioned to produce components for hybrid and electric vehicles.

Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft offers technology products and services, including operating systems and software. It also provides IT optimization services such as cloud computing and virtualization services. Through its digital and artificial intelligence solutions, the company can increase the energy efficiency of its users and improve resource management. Microsoft is also committed to being carbon neutral by 2030 and eliminating all the carbon it has emitted since its creation by 2050.

Mowi ASA

Mowi is one of the world's largest seafood companies and the world's biggest producer of Atlantic salmon. The company specializes in marine finfish aquaculture and is committed to completing an ambitious, sustainable development plan. The salmon farmed by the company produces 5 times less greenhouse gas per gram of edible meat than beef and consumes less water according to Mowi estimations.

Ørsted A/S

Ørsted specializes in the development, construction and operation of onshore and offshore wind farms and bioenergy plants. It also offers waste-to-energy solutions. The company's commercial and operational actions aimed at transitioning to sustainable energy include a remarkable strategy to address the environmental challenges in its industry.

Red Eléctrica Corp. SA

Red Eléctrica is the electricity grid operator in Spain. The company works to facilitate the transition to a smart electrical grid through better integration of electric vehicles, demand management mechanisms and energy storage, including pumped energy transfer stations (PETS). Through its actions, the company aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy transported by 40% by 2030.

Schneider Electric SE

Schneider Electric offers solar energy products, charging stations for electric vehicles, home automation as well as demand management and smart grid solutions. The company promotes the commercialization of products that are durable, repairable, adaptable and easily processed at the end of their life cycle. Schneider Electric is a leader in energy management and automation.

Sekisui House Limited

Sekisui House designs, builds and sells single-family homes, condominiums and buildings in Japan and abroad. Its flagship product is the zero-energy house. The company is committed to eliminating all CO2 emissions produced during the life cycle of a house by 2050, with a 45% intermediate reduction target by 2030. Sekisui House is also implementing various measures to preserve ecosystems, including the planting of one million trees per year in communities and the use of certified sustainable timber.

Terna S.p.A.

Terna S.p.A. distributes high and extra-high voltage electricity in Italy. The company owns nearly 98% of the country's transmission network. Terna has a lower carbon footprint than its fossil fuel peers and has set goals to minimize the impact of its operations on biodiversity and to adapt to electric vehicles. Terna also demonstrates superior governance practices.

Texas Instruments Inc.

Texas Instruments designs and manufactures semiconductors, processors and other electronic components. It sells its products and services to customers around the globe and is making real progress toward sustainable water use and responsible sourcing of raw materials. Texas Instruments is also well positioned in the industry to capitalize on clean tech opportunities, including electric vehicles and autonomous systems.

UPM-Kymmene Oyj

UPM-Kymmene offers products derived from wood harvesting. As a result, the company is able to manufacture paper, equipment and materials that meet the varied needs of its customers. Through its commitment to natural resource management, the company has established a leadership position.

Vonovia SE

Vonovia is a German real estate company that provides complete transactional management of residential housing. Through its affordable products, Vonovia has a significant social footprint within its industry. The company improves the environmental performance of its properties, including the use of cogeneration and renewable energy, better insulation and sorting systems to improve the recycling rate.

Source: MSCI – Bloomberg

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  1. These companies met the environmental, social and governance criteria at the time of their selection. Any company to be added to the basket of securities must respect these criteria at the time of selection.
  2. At the time of selection.