At UNJSPF, responsible investment is an expression of our fiduciary duty to safeguard the long-term financial security of our participants and beneficiaries.

The impact investment pillar of our responsible investment strategy first took formal shape in December 2021, when the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/76/246, calling on the Fund to explore impact investing across all asset classes. 

“As a leader in responsible investment, we make every effort to find opportunities to generate returns while upholding the values of the United Nations. Impact investing is a natural step in this journey,” said Chief Investment Officer Toru Shindo.  

The Fund has since developed and launched a dedicated impact investing framework, building on our long history of responsible investment. This framework sets us up to allocate capital intentionally to opportunities that generate both financial returns and measurable positive outcomes aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. To date, the Fund’s impact investment commitment amounts to $1.2 billion. 

This first impact report is part of a long-term commitment. It provides details including our impact management approach, impact allocation, case studies around our impact investment and future outlook.  

“The impact investment field is still evolving, and this report is an important representation of our ongoing work to help shape this growing market,” said Investment Officer Kenza Himmi, who leads the Fund’s impact investing efforts.  

As we evolve our methods and collaborate across the field, the Fund will continue to share progress and hold dialogue with stakeholders, aiming to ensure lasting value for our participants, retirees and beneficiaries.  

The report is available on our website.