ESG Investing is a term that is often used synonymously with sustainable investing. The practices of ESG investing began in the 1960s and was known as Social Responsible Investing (SRI).

Today, ESG investing has grown relatively important to retail and institutional investors. This is suggested by growing reports that investments, which integrated ESG factors tend to provide impact towards its investment. In addition, alignment to ethical considerations also represent the value or common objectives of many ESG investors.

The Bank understands that there are investors who may want to seek investments that direct their capital toward companies that provide solutions to environmental or social challenges, alongside their financial returns. Therefore, BOCM has started distributing ESG investment products.

1. ESG Bonds

   The Bank is distributing the world’s first Islamic Green Bond, namely USY57542AA32 - MALAYS 2.070% 28Apr2031 Govt (USD)

2. ESG Unit Trust Funds in accordance to the Guidelines on Sustainable and Responsible Investment Funds:

I. United-i Asia ESG Income Fund

II. TA Sustainable Water & Waste Fund