Triodos Values Pioneer Fund
Through Triodos Values Pioneer Fund you invest worldwide in shares of small and medium-sized listed companies, so-called small and mid-caps, that are engaged in innovative and ground breaking activities in the field of sustainability. Thus, you directly contribute to the development of innovative companies that are working on sustainable solutions for the future. Triodos Values Pioneer Fund focuses on sustainable energy (climate protection), environmental technology (clean earth), medical technology (healthy people) and companies that are pioneers in corporate social responsibility (csr) within their respective sectors. Triodos Values Pioneer Fund selects companies that actively contribute to innovative and sustainable solutions for the future.
Triodos Bank’s research team is responsible for the sustainability research and defines the investment universe based on social and environmental criteria. For more information about the research process, dialogue with companies and research news, visit the Research & Dialogue section of this website.
Delta Lloyd Asset Management, which handles the financial side of the fund’s management, subsequently selects the investment mix from this investment universe.
Below you find the listed companies that Triodos Values Pioneer Fund invests in as at March 2010.
Ansell
Ansell focuses on healthcare protection by offering products that contribute to the health and safety of professionals
Asahi Pretec
Asahi Pretec is specialised in the recycling of metals and remediation of industrial waste
Badger Meter
Badger Meter produces water meters that contribute to the awareness of water consumption and the promotion of efficient water use.
Beckman Coulter
Beckman Coulter contributes to improving health care by producing tests and supplies that simplify and automate laboratory processes
Becton, Dickinson & Co.
Becton, Dickinson and Company contributes to the improvement of health care by developing medical devices, including needles, syringes etc.
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank
The Australian Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has a reputation for community involvement and offers loans for sustainable equipment.
Calgon Carbon
Calgon Carbon’s activated carbon is used to safely remove harmful substances from the environment.
Crown van Gelder
Crown van Gelder manufactures paper and cardboard while keeping a close eye on its environmental impact
Dentsply
Dentsply improves health care by manufacturing dental and dental care products for consumers and for laboratory use
Dionex
Dionex manufactures chromatography and extraction systems that are used in environmental analysis
Donaldson Company
Donaldson Company helps to protect the environment by manufacturing filtration products for engines that keep them cleaner and reduce emissions
Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences is the number-one heart valve company in the world
EnerNOC
EnerNOC contributes to energy efficiency by assisting commercial and industrial consumers to voluntarily reduce their energy demand
First Solar
First Solar contributes to renewable energy technology by manufacturing modules for solar power plants
Fuel Systems Solutions
The products of Fuel Systems Solutions generate cost savings, reduce emissions and promote energy independence.
Fuel Tech
The products of Fuel Tech help reduce the emission of nitrogen oxide in combustion processes
FuelCell Energy
FuelCell Energy contributes to the development of renewable energy sources by making fuel cells that generate elctric power in an efficient and less polluting way
Gamesa
Gamesa is a leading manufacturer of wind turbines and manages renewable energy plants
Gerresheimer
Gerresheimer combines glass and plastic in its products while minimizing the use of material and energy.
Getinge
Getinge contributes to health care by manufacturing products that improve the quality of life for long-term care patients
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is a pioneer in the field of corporate social responsibility that produces socially responsible coffee
Hain Celestial
Hain Celestial contributes to healthier people and a cleaner environment by producing natural and organic food and beverages
Hansen Transmissions
Hansen Transmissions contributes to development of renewable energy technology by manufacturing gear units for wind turbines
Horiba
The products of Horiba contribute to the solution of environmental problems.
Iberdrola
Iberdrola Renovables is specialised in the development of renewable energy power plants.
Insituform Technologies
Insituform Technologies rehabilitates underground sewers and pipelines, protecting the environment by reducing waste and contamination
Interface
Interface is a good example of what companies with a regular product can do to meet sustainability demands.
Itron
Itron’s products contribute to efficient use of water and energy
Kadant
Kadant helps to protect the environment by being active in paper recycling and paper recycling technology
Medtronic
Medtronic is a leader in medical technology, providing solutions for people with chronic disease such as diabetes, heart disease, neurological disorders, and vascular illnesses
Natura Cosmeticos
Natura Cosmeticos deals in an exemplary way with indigenous communities.
NxStage Medical
NxStage Medical produces portable dialysis machines that increase the quality of life of patients that suffer from kidney failure
Ocean Power
Ocean Power Technologies converts the movement of ocean waves into useable electrical power.
Ormat Technologies
ORMAT uses the earth’s warmth as a renewable energy source for the generation of electricity
Owens & Minor
Owens & Minor distributes health care supplies with increasing energy efficiency.
Pentair
With its water-related products, Pentair contributes to a cleaner planet.
Plant Health Care
Plant Health Care contributes to environmental protection by producing natural products for plant care.
REC
REC serves the complete production chain of solar cells.
Roth & Rau
The products of Roth & Rau help to improve the efficiency of solar cells, as such contributing to the development of renewable energy sources
SMA Solar
SMA Solar Technology produces solar power technology, and built the world’s largest CO2-neutral factory that is powered by solar and biomass energy.
Smith & Nephew
The products of Smith & Nephew help people recover after illness or injury
Solar Millennium
Solar Millennium aims to make thermal solar energy one of the leading alternative energy sources of the future
Stericycle
Stericycle helps hospitals to get rid of their medical waste in a sustainable way
STR Holdingss
The products of STR protect solar modules from exposure in harsh environments and thus contribute to the generation of renewable energy.
Straumann
Straumann improves health and environment by manufacturing dentistry products while addressing its carbon footprint
Sunpower
Sunpower contributes to the generation of renewable energy by producing solar panels
Suntech Power
Suntech designs and manufactures innovative solar energy solutions.
Trina Solar
Trina Solar produces essential parts of solar power systems, but also supplies complete systems all over the world.
Varian Medical Systems
Varian Medical Systems improves health care by manufacturing medical devices and software for treating cancer
Vestas Wind Systems
Vestas is a producer of wind power systems that not only contributes to the generation of renewable energy but also uses mainly renewable energy in its processes.
WaterFurnace Renewable Energy
WaterFurnace offers geothermal heating and cooling systems that provide an environmentally friendly way of heating and cooling homes and buildings
- Research newsletter
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- Pioneers in sustainability
- We added six CSR Pioneers to the investment universe of Triodos Values Pioneer Fund. Each of them sets itself apart from other companies with innovative products and sustainable solutions for the future. One of the new pioneers is Chipotle, that serves Mexican-style fast food in the US.
- Because you’re worth it!
- Being eco-friendly seems to be the latest beauty trend. Can you imagine cosmetics giant L’Oréal as a frontrunner in sustainability? Triodos’ new sector study on stock listed companies in the personal care industry places the company far ahead of its peers, Shiseido, Beiersdorf (Nivea), Estée Lauder and Avon Products.
- Specialty Chemicals
- DSM and Johnson Matthey continue their position in the Triodos sustainable investment universe.