PGGM recognised as global leader in responsible investing by RAAI

This integrated approach seeks to deliver market-level returns at an acceptable risk level, while maintaining a high sustainability profile. It’s a philosophy that receives recognition at the highest international level.

On May 9, 2025, PGGM was once again included in the Leaders List of the Responsible Asset Allocator Initiative (RAAI). The RAAI study, conducted in partnership with The Fletcher School at Tufts University, assessed how large asset owners integrate sustainability and long-term responsibility into their investment processes. The 2024–2025 Leaders List is the fourth edition of this global ranking, which this year assessed 295 of the world’s largest asset allocators from 66 countries, representing USD 29 trillion in assets under management.

PGGM achieved a perfect score of 100, placing us ranked 1st and among the so-called “Fabulous Forty” — the top decile of global leaders who scored 100 points. This marks the fourth consecutive time that PGGM has been included in the Leaders List with a maximum score, a track record that reflects our consistent commitment to responsible investing in a changing landscape.

The 2024–2025 RAAI assessment was also the most comprehensive to date. For the first time, it included new criteria such as systemic risk management and impact investing, raising the bar for what it means to be a responsible long-term investor. The ten principles and thirty criteria used in this year’s evaluation have become progressively more demanding with each edition, making it all the more meaningful to be recognised as a leader.

“We are proud of this recognition, which confirms that responsible investing is increasingly becoming the global norm. It shows that PGGM is part of a global movement of long-term investors who believe that integrating sustainability alongside risk and return leads to better, more future-proof investment decisions.” – CIO Arjen Pasma.