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Robeco is an originally Dutch asset management firm, since 2013 part of Orix, founded in 1929 as the Rotterdamsch Beleggings Consortium (Rotterdam Investment Consortium). As of 2024, the company had €197 billion of assets under management. It was acquired in 2001 by the Rabobank Groep and sold in 2013 to ORIX Corporation.[2]

Key Information


Robeco offers assets management services to both institutional and private investors. The funds for private investors are available through Robeco itself and other financial institutions.

History

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In 1929, a group of businessmen from Rotterdam founded the Rotterdamsch Beleggings Consortium (Rotterdam Investment Consortium) and the Robeco fund. The portfolio is diversified globally over the Netherlands, other European countries, North and South America, and the Dutch East Indies.[3]

The company had a startup capital of almost 2 million guilders, but by mid-1932, less than half was left.[4] The company managed to survive the 1930s and grew during World War II by heavily investing in the United States. During WWII, from 1940 to 1945, almost half of the portfolio was invested in the US.[5]

As a result, Robeco’s assets increased by almost 90% between 1939 and 1946.[6] Robeco introduced a share-saving system, allowing people of more modest means to save up for Robeco shares in 1953.[7] New listings were established in Paris (1959), Brussels (1960), London (1962) and numerous other European financial centers. Listings are also obtained in Hong Kong (1971) and Tokyo (1976).[8] In 1963, Robeco became one of the first foreign investors to enter the Japanese stock market.[9]

Rolinco, a second mutual fund for investors more interested in capital growth than taxable dividend, was founded in 1965. Robeco Group is also founded.[10] The company became the largest mutual fund in Europe in 1969.[11] Rorento, Robeco’s first bond fund, was founded in 1974 as an answer to the oil crisis in 1973.[12] Robeco opens offices in various European countries, including France, Luxembourg and Switzerland in the 1980s.[13]

The company started a close cooperation with the Rabobank in 1990, which would eventually lead to the takeover of Robeco by the Rabobank in 2001.[14] Robeco DuurzaamAandelen [Sustainable Equities], the first sustainable equity fund launched by a Dutch mainstream asset manager, was introduced in 1999.[15] The following year, Robeco North America acquired Urban Shopping Centers.

In 2001, Robeco Group acquired Harbor Capital Advisors, an American provider of investment funds. Harbor selects the most suitable manager for each of its funds externally and outsources portfolio management to it.[16] Robeco North America sold all of its Urban Shopping Center investments in 2002, and acquired a 60% interest in Boston Partners, a value-equity manager based in Boston.[17] The remaining shares were acquired in 2003.[13]

Also, in 2002, Robeco Group acquired a 49% interest in Transtrend, a Rotterdam-based managed-futures trader with a track record going back to 1990.[18] The remaining shares were acquired in 2007.[19]

Robeco Sustainable Private Equity was introduced in 2004 as the first sustainable private-equity fund of funds in the world, developed in cooperation with Rabobank.[15] The company opened an office in Tokyo, Japan in 2005.[20]

Robeco Clean Tech Private Equity II, an investment program aimed at clean-tech private-equity funds and co-investments, was developed in cooperation with Rabobank in 2006.[15] That year, Robeco signed the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investment.[21] The company also joined the Enhanced Analytics Initiative, a group of international asset owners and asset managers who work together to encourage investment research that considers the impact of extra-financial issues on long-term company performance.[22]

Robeco acquired a 64% stake in Swiss based Sustainable Asset Management. SAM Group and Robeco Group join forces, which gives them a strong position in the market for sustainable investment.[23]

For the Belgian market, Robeco Bank Belgium is sold to Kaupthing Bank Luxembourg in 2007.[24] Robeco opened regional offices in Hong Kong for Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. In 2009, Roderick Munsters became CEO of the company.[25]

In 2010, Robeco implemented an integrated sustainable investment policy. In future, factors relating to the environment, society and good corporate governance will be fully taken into account in investment decisions. Robeco also introduced an exclusion policy; no investments will be made in certain companies, such as producers of controversial weapons such as cluster bombs.

In 2013, Rabobank Group announced that it was looking into the "strategic options" for its subsidiary Robeco Group as part of a strategic reorientation.[26] In February 2013, Rabobank announced the sale of Robeco Group to ORIX Corporation of Japan. ORIX acquired about 90.01% of the equity in Robeco Group from Rabobank for €1,935 million (JPY 240.2 billion).[27][28]

In September 2015, Munsters stepped down as CEO and was replaced by David Steyn.[29]

ORIX acquired the remaining 10% of Robeco in 2016, and introduced a new organisational structure for the company. Robeco Group became a holding entity with various asset management subsidiaries such as Boston Partners, Harbor Capital Advisors, Transtrend, RobecoSAM and Robeco.[30]

Makoute Inoue, the Japanese CEO of ORIX, is in charge of the holding company following approval by the regulator. Board member Leni Boeren leads the structural change and leaves Robeco when this process is completed. Gilbert Van Hassel is appointed CEO and Chairman of the Board of Robeco Institutional Asset Management in September.[31]

In 2018, Robeco Group rebranded as ORIX Corporation Europe.[32]

The development of the amount of asset under management (AuM) of Robeco Group was as follows:[33]

Year AuM (in € m)
24 March 1934 0.5
1939 6.8
1949 20.9
1959 248.2
1969 2,030
1978 4,629
1 July 1987 15,880
1999 85,400
2008 110,700
2009 134,900
2010 149,600
2011 150,300
2012 189,000
2013 205,000
2014 246,000
2015 268,000
2016 281,000

In May 2016, it was decided to separate the activities of the subsidiaries - including Robeco - from those of Robeco Group. The figure below provides an overview of the assets under management (AuM) of Robeco since 2017:

Year AuM (in € b)
2017 150
2018 167[34]

Performance

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The stocks managed by Robeco performed better than the benchmark over the period 2004-2006, beating the benchmark on average with 0.89%. However performance was weaker over 2006 than it was over 2004 and 2005. The bonds managed by Robeco performed below the benchmark. In 2016, 69% of the funds outperformed the benchmark over a three-year period. The comparable figure for 2015 was 74%. In 2017 79%, and in 2018 51% of the funds outperformed the benchmark over a three-year period.[35]

Global presence

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Robeco currently has offices in the following countries;[36]

  • Netherlands Netherlands International headquarters; Robeco Institutional Asset Management
  • Australia Australia Robeco Hong Kong Ltd (Sydney)
  • China China Robeco Greater China and South East Asia (Hong Kong)
  • France France Robeco France (Paris)
  • Germany Germany Robeco Germany (Frankfurt)
  • Japan Japan Robeco Japan clients (Tokyo)
  • Spain Spain Robeco Spain (Madrid)
  • United Arab Emirates UAE Robeco Middle East (Dubai)
  • Switzerland Switzerland Robeco Switzerland (Zurich)
  • United Kingdom United Kingdom Robeco UK (London)
  • United States Robeco Institutional Asset Management U.S.

Headquarters

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Since 2016, Robeco is headquartered in the newly built 128-meter-tall (420 ft) FIRST Rotterdam office tower in the Rotterdam Central District. Before, the headquarters were located in the 95-meter-tall (312 ft) Robeco toren in Rotterdam on the corner of the Coolsingel and Blaak.[37]

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Robeco is a Rotterdam-based firm founded in 1929 as the Rotterdamsch Beleggings Consortium, specializing in active investment strategies across equities, , multi-asset classes, and emerging markets, with a strong emphasis on quantitative analysis and sustainable investing. Acquired by Corporation, a Japanese conglomerate, from in July 2013 for approximately €1.94 billion (90% stake) and becoming wholly owned in 2016, Robeco manages €211.7 billion in client assets as of June 30, 2025, serving institutional investors, private banks, and wealth managers worldwide. The firm pioneered Western investment in emerging markets in 1930 and launched the world's first sustainable investment certificate in 1995, establishing itself as a leader in ESG integration, with €108.4 billion of assets committed to decarbonization targets aligned with a net-zero emissions goal by 2050. Headquartered at Weena 850 in , , Robeco operates from 15 offices across 13 countries, including key hubs in , , and , employing over 1,000 full-time equivalents focused on research-driven strategies that optimize returns, risk, and —often termed "3D investing." Its quantitative arm manages more than €80 billion, while credit and emerging markets strategies oversee around €44 billion and €41 billion, respectively, supported by proprietary research in trends like and . In 2024, 63% of its managed portfolios outperformed their benchmarks over the prior three years, and the firm earned top scores from the UN (PRI), reinforcing its reputation for innovative, responsible . Robeco's commitment to extends to operational reductions in CO₂ emissions and partnerships, such as with the WWF on nature transition pathways, while generating €798.9 million in revenue and €116.5 million in net income for 2024. In September 2025, Anton Eser was appointed as .

Company Background

Founding and Early Development

Robeco was founded in 1929 in , , as the Rotterdamsch Beleggings Consortium (RBC) by a group of local businessmen seeking to offer collective options amid the economic turmoil following the Wall Street Crash. The initiative aimed to pool resources from individual investors, particularly retail participants, to mitigate risks in volatile markets and provide accessible entry into securities. This structure marked an early effort in to democratize investing during the onset of the , with the consortium focusing on diversified portfolios to protect capital. In its formative years, Robeco emphasized collective investment funds tailored for retail investors, becoming a pioneer in introducing open-end mutual funds to the European market. The company's first fund, Robeco NV, an equity mutual fund, was launched on March 24, 1933, allowing investors to buy and redeem shares at net asset value, which facilitated broader participation compared to closed-end alternatives prevalent at the time. Under the leadership of its inaugural director, Wim Rauwenhoff, who served from 1933 to 1960, the firm navigated initial hurdles by emphasizing prudent, research-driven selections amid the lingering effects of the Depression. The posed significant challenges, as global market collapses limited capital inflows and tested the consortium's viability in its early operations. During , Robeco faced further disruptions from the occupation of the and impacts on local markets, yet it endured by shifting investments heavily toward the , which provided stability and growth opportunities outside the war zone. Postwar reconstruction in fueled expansion in the , with Robeco introducing innovative share-saving plans that enabled smaller investors to accumulate stakes gradually, capitalizing on the economic recovery and rising . By the , following Rauwenhoff's tenure, the firm transitioned toward more formalized professional practices, incorporating advanced analytical approaches to handle increasing institutional demand and evolving market complexities.

Ownership and Corporate Structure

Robeco, originally an independent Dutch firm founded in , underwent a significant ownership shift in 2001 when it was acquired by Groep, the Dutch group. This acquisition, completed in February 2001 following a that began in 1991, positioned Robeco as Rabobank's primary , integrating the bank's operations and other divisions under its umbrella to streamline services for institutional and private clients. In 2013, sold a 90.01% stake in Robeco to Japan's Corporation for approximately €1.94 billion, marking Robeco's transition to a of the international financial services group while retaining its management team and operational independence. acquired the remaining shares from in 2016, establishing full ownership through its European , Corporation Europe N.V., which serves as the parent entity for Robeco Holding B.V. This structure allows Robeco to leverage 's global resources while maintaining its focus on active . Today, Robeco operates primarily as Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. (RIAM), a key entity within the group managing assets for institutional investors, with over 1,000 employees across its operations as of 2024. The company's supervisory board includes representatives from ORIX, such as Stan Koyanagi, alongside independent members to ensure balanced oversight, emphasizing autonomous investment decision-making free from direct parent company interference in portfolio strategies. Robeco complies with regulatory requirements from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and international bodies like the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its global activities, upholding standards in areas such as anti-money laundering and client protection.

Investment Philosophy and Services

Core Strategies and Approaches

Robeco employs an active investment style that integrates quantitative and to drive across its portfolios. The firm leverages proprietary models for selection, which incorporate factors such as value, , and to identify undervalued or high-potential securities while mitigating risks like value traps. These models are complemented by , enabling a balanced approach that combines data-driven insights with in-depth company and . At the core of Robeco's strategies is , where the firm systematically exploits premiums from factors including low volatility, size, and profitability to achieve long-term outperformance relative to benchmarks. This rules-based methodology is applied across equity and , with proprietary risk models ensuring controlled and dynamic adjustments to market conditions. Robeco's multi-asset solutions further diversify this approach by allocating across equities, bonds, and select alternatives, using integrated optimization techniques to balance risk and return. The firm's product offerings span institutional mandates, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and alternative investments, catering to diverse client needs while emphasizing long-term alpha generation. As of June 2025, Robeco manages over €200 billion in through these vehicles. This "investment engineering" philosophy distinguishes Robeco by fusing advanced with traditional investment research, fostering innovative yet disciplined strategies. Sustainability considerations are briefly integrated into many approaches to align with broader client goals, though dedicated ESG overlays are addressed separately.

Sustainability and ESG Integration

Robeco has been a pioneer in sustainable investing, becoming one of the first asset managers to sign the (UN PRI) in December 2006, shortly after the initiative's launch. This commitment underscores the firm's early recognition of the importance of incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions to promote long-term value creation and risk mitigation. As a signatory, Robeco has consistently reported high scores in UN PRI assessments, achieving A+ ratings in multiple categories for its overarching approach to responsible . Complementing this, Robeco developed a proprietary integrated investing framework that embeds ESG analysis across its investment processes, emphasizing financially material issues to inform portfolio construction and enhance returns while addressing societal challenges. The firm's ESG integration methods are multifaceted, beginning with robust exclusion policies that screen out companies involved in controversial sectors such as production, controversial weapons, and thermal , as well as those operating in high-risk countries like or those engaged in Arctic drilling and tar sands extraction. These policies, detailed in Robeco's publicly available exclusion list, ensure alignment with international standards like the UN Global Compact and ILO conventions, preventing investment in entities that fail to meet minimum ethical thresholds. Beyond exclusions, Robeco practices active ownership through a dedicated team that conducts collaborative engagements with company management on ESG issues—such as emissions reduction and protection—and exercises rights at shareholder meetings, with quarterly reports documenting over 200 engagements and thousands of votes annually to influence corporate behavior. Additionally, the firm pursues in targeted themes, notably climate transition strategies like the Robeco Global Climate Transition Equities fund, which focuses on companies contributing to the goals by reducing portfolio carbon intensity and supporting low-carbon technologies. Key initiatives have further solidified Robeco's sustainability leadership, including its long-standing collaboration with RobecoSAM Sustainable Asset Management, a specialist ESG boutique acquired in 2006 and integrated fully by 2020 when it was rebranded as Robeco Switzerland Ltd. to streamline operations and enhance proprietary research capabilities. Robeco also publishes annual sustainability and stewardship reports that track progress on key metrics, such as portfolio carbon footprint reductions; for instance, the firm has committed to a 50% reduction in financed emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline, with ongoing monitoring of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions across asset classes to drive real-world decarbonization. In November 2025, Robeco released an updated Climate and Nature Transition Plan outlining interim targets for 2025–2030 to advance its net-zero emissions goal by 2050. This approach aligns with Robeco's mission to deliver financial returns while advancing societal well-being, as evidenced by the integration of ESG factors into 98% of its (AUM) by the end of 2024, encompassing equities, , and alternatives. By prioritizing as a core driver of decisions, Robeco enables clients to achieve dual objectives of performance and positive impact, with frameworks like the SDG Framework assessing company contributions to the UN to guide allocations toward solutions-oriented investments.

Global Operations

Headquarters and Infrastructure

Robeco's headquarters is situated at Weena 850 in , , serving as the primary base for its operations. The facility occupies the FIRST Rotterdam building, a modern multi-tenant office tower completed in 2015 and designed with a focus on connectivity and . This campus-style structure features a central atrium with open staircases and collaborative meeting areas on multiple floors to foster employee interaction. The headquarters incorporates energy-efficient infrastructure aligned with Robeco's commitments, including a BREEAM-NL 'Excellent' certification for new construction, LED lighting throughout, a system for heating and cooling, and a grey water circuit utilizing rainwater for non-potable uses. These features have contributed to a 33% reduction in electricity consumption from 2019 to 2022, with ongoing targets for a 35% cut in operational emissions by 2025. Internally, the building supports advanced IT systems tailored for quantitative modeling, enabling the firm's research in algorithmic investment strategies. Employee amenities emphasize collaborative workspaces, including open-plan areas and dedicated zones for portfolio management, client services, and administration teams. As the founding city of Robeco in , holds historical significance and functions as the central hub for European operations, including under Dutch financial authorities. The headquarters accommodates core functions such as in-house and trading activities, supporting a workforce that forms a substantial portion of Robeco's approximately 1,000 global employees. From this base, the firm coordinates broader global expansion efforts.

International Presence and Offices

Robeco operates 15 offices worldwide as of 2025, spanning , , and the to support its global client base. These locations facilitate direct engagement with institutional investors and enable localized service delivery. The company's international expansion reflects its strategy to grow beyond its Dutch roots, with a focus on key financial hubs. In , Robeco maintains prominent offices in at 36 Rue Marbeuf, , and Zurich at Josefstrasse 218, where it has served clients since 1972 as a FINMA-licensed asset manager. These hubs support operations across the continent, leveraging proximity to major funds and regulatory centers. In the , the firm has a presence in , serving as the U.S. headquarters for , and New York at 230 Park Avenue, Suite 3330, targeting institutional clients. Asia represents a core area of expansion, with offices in Hong Kong at 27/F, Man Yee Building, 68 Central; Shanghai at 16F, Tower; and , where Robeco leverages ties to its parent company Corporation's headquarters to enhance regional operations. Growth in the region has accelerated since ORIX's 2013 acquisition of Robeco, including the establishment of a office in 2016 and its relocation to a larger facility at East Tower in 2025 to accommodate expanding activities. In the , the office at Gate Village Building 7 provides tailored services, such as Sharia-compliant investing options developed through partnerships like the 2012 $600 million food and fund with the . The firm serves a diverse global clientele, including institutional investors, pension funds, and wealth managers, with total client assets reaching €211.7 billion as of June 30, 2025, a substantial portion derived from non-Dutch sources amid its international distribution efforts.

Performance and Impact

Historical Track Record

Robeco demonstrated consistent outperformance against Dutch indices during the post-war economic recovery in the Netherlands. In the , Robeco expanded beyond domestic assets to include U.S. and European exposures, marking a shift toward . grew significantly from 1980 to 2000, reflecting strong inflows from institutional clients amid Europe's economic integration. Key periods of resilience included the , where Robeco's diversified portfolios mitigated losses through balanced allocations across and geographies. Equity strategies experienced drawdowns but recovered faster than peers, supported by active . Quantitative research at Robeco began in 1995, with the launch of quantitative equity strategies in the early 2000s, which introduced systematic models for factor-based selection and enhanced risk-adjusted performance. This innovation allowed Robeco to systematically capture premiums from value, , and low-volatility factors, contributing to outperformance in subsequent decades. In comparison to Dutch pension peers like ABP and APG, Robeco's strategies showed comparable long-term returns but with greater emphasis on active alpha generation in global mandates.

Recent Financial Results and Metrics

In 2024, Robeco achieved significant growth in its , reaching €201.8 billion by year-end, up from €170.9 billion at the beginning of the year, while total client assets expanded to €214.1 billion. This increase was primarily fueled by €25.0 billion in market appreciation and €5.9 billion in net inflows, largely from institutional mandates. The firm's performance was robust, with 63% of managed and sub-advised portfolios outperforming their benchmarks over the three-year period ending December 2024, compared to 43% for the single year. Revenue from management fees stood at €601 million, reflecting higher average relative to the €573.3 million recorded in 2023. Key performance metrics highlighted Robeco's strength in sustainable investing, where 98% of strategies incorporated ESG factors, encompassing €209.8 billion in assets—a 18.9% year-over-year increase. Sharpe ratios for select sustainable funds ranged from 0.66 for the Robeco Global SDG & Climate Conservative Equities to 0.83 for the Robeco Sustainable Global Stars Equities and 2.2 for the Robeco Emerging Conservative Equities, averaging 0.8 to 1.2 across representative portfolios and demonstrating competitive risk-adjusted returns. Emerging markets strategies exhibited strong post-pandemic recovery, with assets exceeding €41 billion and growing 39.2% in 2024, building on gains from 2021 to 2023 amid global economic rebound. In , inflation pressures from 2021 to 2023 influenced performance, yet credit strategies maintained outperformance over rolling three-year periods through 2024, particularly in global and emerging credits. Client outcomes underscored Robeco's alignment with sustainability objectives, as ESG integration featured in the vast majority of outperforming portfolios, supporting decarbonization targets across €108.4 billion in client assets focused on equities and corporate bonds. The firm recorded a client satisfaction score of 4.5 out of 5 through its Voice of the Client program, indicating strong institutional relationships and retention dynamics in a competitive landscape. These results positioned Robeco favorably amid post-pandemic market volatility, with sustainable funds contributing to broader portfolio resilience. As of June 2025, assets under management reached €201.9 billion.
Metric2024 ValueComparison to 2023Source
€201.8 billion€170.9 billion (start of 2024)Integrated Annual Report 2024
Total Client Assets€214.1 billion€180.6 billion (start of 2024)Integrated Annual Report 2024
Net Inflows€5.9 billionN/AIntegrated Annual Report 2024
Portfolio Outperformance (3-Year)63%N/AIntegrated Annual Report 2024
ESG-Integrated Assets€209.8 billion+18.9% growthIntegrated Annual Report 2024
Management Fee Revenue€601 million€573.3 millionIntegrated Annual Report 2024

Key Milestones

Major Acquisitions and Partnerships

In 2001, Robeco acquired Harbor Capital Advisors, a U.S.-based firm managing funds, for $490 million from Owens-Illinois, establishing a key foothold in the American market and enabling access to a diverse range of sub-advisory services for institutional and retail clients. This move significantly expanded Robeco's distribution capabilities in , where it previously had limited presence. In 2002, Robeco purchased a 60% stake in Boston Partners Asset Management, a -based specialist in value-oriented equity strategies, enhancing its institutional offerings and expertise in the U.S. The acquisition integrated Boston Partners' research-driven approach, contributing to Robeco's growth in managing assets for funds and endowments. To advance its sustainability focus, Robeco acquired a 64% majority stake in Sustainable Asset Management (SAM) Group, a Zurich-based pioneer in founded in 1995, in 2006. This partnership combined SAM's specialized sustainability research with Robeco's broader asset management platform, strengthening capabilities in thematic and responsible investments while retaining SAM's management involvement for ongoing innovation. Following Corporation's 2013 acquisition of a 90% stake in Robeco from for approximately €1.94 billion, the firms pursued synergies in , including the 2014 launch of Asia Climate Partners, a with and the targeting investments in climate-resilient infrastructure across the region. With an initial $350 million commitment, this collaboration bolstered Robeco's emerging markets expertise and aligned with global sustainability goals, facilitating targeted investments in and low-carbon projects. In 2016, acquired the remaining 10% stake from , achieving full ownership. In the late and early , Robeco divested non-core units to streamline operations and prioritize core areas like quantitative and sustainable strategies. The 2020 sale of its business to Stafford Capital Partners allowed Robeco to refocus on public market investments, transferring €2.5 billion in commitments while establishing a office for the buyer. Similarly, that year, acquired RobecoSAM's ESG Ratings business, including the DJSI indices, enabling Robeco to retain strengths without the standalone ratings operations. More recently, in 2023, Robeco sold its Dutch online retail investment platform to in a , merging it with Evi van Lanschot to manage €6 billion in assets and shifting focus to institutional and professional clients. In 2024, Robeco partnered with to deploy Azure cloud infrastructure for AI-enhanced analytics and risk management, improving data processing efficiency across its global operations. The same year, it joined the Swiss Association for Responsible Investments (SVVK-ASIR) in a sustainable engagement initiative, expanding active ownership oversight to over €340 billion in assets held by Swiss pension funds. In November 2025, Robeco reached a milestone of €1 billion in assets across its ETF range, launched the previous year. Also in November 2025, it unveiled an updated Climate and Nature Transition Plan for 2025-2030, reinforcing its commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050.

Awards and Industry Recognition

Robeco has received numerous accolades for its investment performance and sustainable practices. In 2024, the firm was named the best large fund management group in the Netherlands by the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards, recognizing consistent excellence across multiple fund categories over three- and five-year periods. Additionally, the Robeco Emerging Conservative Equity Fund was awarded the Global Emerging Market Equity Fund of the Year at the Money Management 36th Annual Fund Manager of the Year Awards in 2024, highlighting its strong risk-adjusted returns in emerging markets. The firm has earned top honors for its leadership in sustainable investing. In December 2024, Robeco received the maximum five-star rating from the (PRI) across all modules, achieving an overall score of 100 for its stewardship and ESG integration efforts. Morningstar recognized Robeco as the best asset manager for sustainable investing in the in 2023, along with top rankings in the UK, , , , and , based on its comprehensive ESG research and fund offerings. Robeco's global standing is reflected in industry rankings. In the IPE Top 500 Asset Managers 2024, the firm ranked 137th worldwide with €180.6 billion in , underscoring its scale among leading institutional investors. Since 2020, Robeco has secured over 10 awards linked to ESG integration, including multiple PRI A+ ratings and Morningstar honors, demonstrating a sustained trend of external validation for its responsible approaches.

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