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Sarona awarded top scores by United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment

Sarona has received top scores from the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), following the assessment of its latest Transparency Report. We have received the highest score of A+ for Strategy and Governance as well as for integrating ESG factors into our Indirect Private Equity investment process. We also received an A in the Direct Private Equity category.

We are committed to a process of continuous enhancement of our internal ESG capabilities and to encouraging the investment industry to adhere to best practices. Sarona has been a PRI signatory since 2010. The PRI is a network of more than 1,750 organizations, from over 50 countries, representing approximately US$70 trillion. Signatories commit to contributing to the development of a more sustainable global financial system by incorporating ESG factors into their investment practice.

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