Where a company has multiple ethical concerns, the total concerns percentage counts this investment once.
The average total concerns of all funds of the same risk profile is weighted by the funds' investment values.
The average total concerns of all managed growth funds is 5.45%.
Where companies are involved in testing products on animals for cosmetic, personal care, household product, chemical and other uses. We do not include companies which conduct animal testing for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, biotechnology, human food, or pet food.
L'Oréal is a personal care company and cosmetics company concentrating on hair colour, skin care, sun protection, make-up, perfume, and hair care. The company states that its products are sold in countries where animal testing of cosmetic products is required by law.
Where companies are involved in testing products on animals for cosmetic, personal care, household product, chemical and other uses. We do not include companies which conduct animal testing for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, biotechnology, human food, or pet food.
Procter & Gamble Co. is a consumer products company involved in home goods, cosmetics and healthcare products. The company says they are committed to being cruelty free and ending animal testing, but are still involved in animal testing their cosmetic products, particularly on ingredients for cosmetics.
Where the actions of companies have violated global standards on human rights and freedoms including customary rights of indigenous people.
Thermo Fisher Scientific sells scientific instruments and laboratory equipment, diagnostics consumables, and life science reagents. Thermo Fisher DNA testing kits have been linked to surveillance and discriminatory purposes by the legal authorities in Xinjiang (a region of China) for monitoring and tracking the Muslim Uyghur ethnic group and other minorities. Evidence that DNA sequencing products continue to be distributed in China, despite the company announcing it would halt sales to the region.
Where low standards of ethics create harm because of poor culture and inappropriate incentives, inadequate governance and oversight, and incidents of bribery and corruption.
Acquired Credit Suisse in 2023, a bank with very poor governance which aided clients with tax evasion and money laundering. As a result, UBS has inherited ongoing regulatory fines and lawsuits relating to these failures. UBS has also been subject to lawsuits relating to its own manipulation of foreign exchange and interbank rates. It holds a provision of USD $4bn for claims (which may not be sufficient).
Where companies source their power generation from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) to generate electricity.
One of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest electric utilities companies. Operates three thermal power stations that employ gas and diesel. In FY2024, 81% of the energy Contact generated came from renewable energy (lower than in 2023 due to a dry winter). However, at the end of 2024 Contact opened a major new geothermal renewable facility - the Tauhara plant. It is considered to be on a climate change pathway aligned with 1.5°C of global temperature rise.
Where companies are involved in the production of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal, shale oil) including exploration, production (including core services), storage, transport (except by rail) and refining.
Headquartered in Canada, TC Energy operates natural gas, oil, and power generation assets in Canada and the USA. The company operates nearly 100,000km of oil and gas pipelines, and currently has 2,170.6km of pipelines under development. Projects include Coastal GasLink.
Where companies source their power generation from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) to generate electricity.
Produces electricity from plants and distributes gas. Is expanding its portfolio of renewable assets (wind & solar farms + hydro) and options to reduce emissions from Huntly (Battery technology and biomass use). However, in 2023 35% of revenue came from fossil fuel generation - Huntley Power Station (Coal & Gas) and sales of gas from the Kupe field.
Where companies are involved in the production of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal, shale oil) including exploration, production (including core services), storage, transport (except by rail) and refining.
Operates electric and natural gas transmission systems in the UK and US. It also operates facilities for storing LNG. including the Grain LNG terminal in the UK which is the largest LNG facility in Europe and 8th globally.
Where companies source their power generation from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) to generate electricity.
Enel is one of the world's largests producers of renewable energy in the world and also holds a 70.1% stake in the energy company, Endesa. It generates around 7% of revenue from fossil fuels. However, the company generate 68% from renewables and have announced plans to be 100% renewable by 2040. Therefore, the company is considered to be on a climate change pathway aligned with 1.5°C of global temperature rise.
Where companies source their power generation from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) to generate electricity.
Where companies are involved in the production of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal, shale oil) including exploration, production (including core services), storage, transport (except by rail) and refining.
Where companies source their power generation from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) to generate electricity.
EnBW Energie is a German energy company that is transitioning to renewables with a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2035. The company is significantly investing in wind, solar, and hydro projects, and generates c60% from renewables. However revenue is still earned from coal and gas generation. The company plans to phase out its coal-fired plants by 2030. The company is considered to be on a climate change pathway aligned with 1.5°C of global temperature rise.
Where companies source their power generation from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) to generate electricity.
Portugal’s largest generator and distributor of electricity. It is the 4th largest generator of wind power in the world with 90% generated by renewables. However, revenue is still generated from fossil fuels; 5% from coal-fired plants and 5% from oil and gas. EDP have committed to being carbon neutral by 2030. The company is considered to be on a climate change pathway aligned with 1.5°C of global temperature rise.
Where companies source their power generation from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) to generate electricity.
Where companies are involved in the production of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal, shale oil) including exploration, production (including core services), storage, transport (except by rail) and refining.
The Fund’s investment objective is to outperform the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s Consumer Price Index +5% p.A. Benchmark on a rolling five year basis. The Fund targets a diversified mix of growth and defensive assets, with a focus on securities with strong ESG credentials.
| Value | $70.5M NZD |
| Period of data report | 31st March 2025 |
| Fund started | 15th Sept. 2021 |
| Total annual fund fees | 1.1% |
| Total performance based fees | 0.0% |
| Manager's basic fee | 0.92% |
| Other management and administration charges | 0.18% |
| Total other charges | 0.0 |
| Total other charges currency | NZD |
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Matthew Goodson |
Currently: Managing Director (11 years, 10 months)
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Paul Harrison |
Currently: Managing Director (11 years, 10 months)
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Paul Turnbull |
Currently: Chief Investment Officer (5 years, 10 months)
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Greg Fleming |
Currently: Head of Global Diversified Funds (4 years, 0 months)
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Bevan Graham |
Currently: Economist (4 years, 1 months)
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This information has been sourced from the quarterly data that each fund has filed with Disclose register to 31st March 2025.
Past annual returns for this fund are after fees and taxes. Please note that higher past returns do not always mean higher future returns.
| Year | Market Average | Fund Annual Return |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.04% | 8.05% |
| 2024 | 12.48% | 11.5% |
| 2023 | -4.05% | -4.04% |
The market average is the average return for funds of the same risk category, sourced from the Commission for Financial Capability's Sorted website. The fund information has been sourced from the quarterly data that each fund has filed with Disclose register to 31st March 2025.
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd
New Zealand Australasian Equities
Infratil Ltd
New Zealand Australasian Equities
Auckland International Airport Ltd
New Zealand Australasian Equities
US 5Yr Note (Cbt) Jun25
United States Int Fixed Interest
Visa Inc-Class A Shares
United States International Equities
Sap Se
Germany International Equities
Microsoft Corporation
United States International Equities
Cash At Bank
New Zealand Cash and Equivalents
Welltower Inc
United States Listed Property
Contact Energy Ltd
New Zealand Australasian Equities
| Type | Target | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 5.0% | 1.57% |
| New Zealand Fixed Interest | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| International Fixed Interest | 5.0% | 16.25% |
| Australasian Equities | 25.0% | 22.1% |
| International Equities | 45.0% | 43.97% |
| Listed Properties | 10.0% | 14.9% |
| Unlisted Properties | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.0% | 1.21% |
| Commodities | 0.0% | 0.0% |
How the money in this fund is invested by asset type.
This information has been sourced from the quarterly data that each fund has filed with Disclose register to 31st March 2025.
This data is compiled by Mindful Money from the fund information and portfolios
that each
fund has
filed with the Disclose register to 31st March 2025 and Mindful Money
analysis of funds within those portfolios. The list of companies of concern has
been drawn from ratings agencies and public sources, including the Norwegian
Sovereign Fund, NZ Super Fund, Sustainalytics and research organisations.
Please note that companies may breach more than one of these areas of
concern.
The listing of companies of concern is based on definitions used in Mindful Money's
methodology. These definitions may
be different from the exclusions policy and definitions applied by the fund provider.
Mindful Money uses the term Mindful Funds as our standard
for ethical investment and responsible investment. This does not imply that
other funds are unethical or that the fund providers that do not meet these
standards are unethical providers.
Where companies are involved in testing products on animals for cosmetic, personal care, household product, chemical and other uses. We do not include companies which conduct animal testing for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, biotechnology, human food, or pet food.
L'Oréal is a personal care company and cosmetics company concentrating on hair colour, skin care, sun protection, make-up, perfume, and hair care. The company states that its products are sold in countries where animal testing of cosmetic products is required by law.
Where companies are involved in testing products on animals for cosmetic, personal care, household product, chemical and other uses. We do not include companies which conduct animal testing for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, biotechnology, human food, or pet food.
Procter & Gamble Co. is a consumer products company involved in home goods, cosmetics and healthcare products. The company says they are committed to being cruelty free and ending animal testing, but are still involved in animal testing their cosmetic products, particularly on ingredients for cosmetics.
Where the actions of companies have violated global standards on human rights and freedoms including customary rights of indigenous people.
Thermo Fisher Scientific sells scientific instruments and laboratory equipment, diagnostics consumables, and life science reagents. Thermo Fisher DNA testing kits have been linked to surveillance and discriminatory purposes by the legal authorities in Xinjiang (a region of China) for monitoring and tracking the Muslim Uyghur ethnic group and other minorities. Evidence that DNA sequencing products continue to be distributed in China, despite the company announcing it would halt sales to the region.
Where low standards of ethics create harm because of poor culture and inappropriate incentives, inadequate governance and oversight, and incidents of bribery and corruption.
Acquired Credit Suisse in 2023, a bank with very poor governance which aided clients with tax evasion and money laundering. As a result, UBS has inherited ongoing regulatory fines and lawsuits relating to these failures. UBS has also been subject to lawsuits relating to its own manipulation of foreign exchange and interbank rates. It holds a provision of USD $4bn for claims (which may not be sufficient).
Where companies source their power generation from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) to generate electricity.
One of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest electric utilities companies. Operates three thermal power stations that employ gas and diesel. In FY2024, 81% of the energy Contact generated came from renewable energy (lower than in 2023 due to a dry winter). However, at the end of 2024 Contact opened a major new geothermal renewable facility - the Tauhara plant. It is considered to be on a climate change pathway aligned with 1.5°C of global temperature rise.
Where companies are involved in the production of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal, shale oil) including exploration, production (including core services), storage, transport (except by rail) and refining.
Headquartered in Canada, TC Energy operates natural gas, oil, and power generation assets in Canada and the USA. The company operates nearly 100,000km of oil and gas pipelines, and currently has 2,170.6km of pipelines under development. Projects include Coastal GasLink.
Where companies source their power generation from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) to generate electricity.
Produces electricity from plants and distributes gas. Is expanding its portfolio of renewable assets (wind & solar farms + hydro) and options to reduce emissions from Huntly (Battery technology and biomass use). However, in 2023 35% of revenue came from fossil fuel generation - Huntley Power Station (Coal & Gas) and sales of gas from the Kupe field.
Where companies are involved in the production of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal, shale oil) including exploration, production (including core services), storage, transport (except by rail) and refining.
Operates electric and natural gas transmission systems in the UK and US. It also operates facilities for storing LNG. including the Grain LNG terminal in the UK which is the largest LNG facility in Europe and 8th globally.
Where companies source their power generation from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) to generate electricity.
Enel is one of the world's largests producers of renewable energy in the world and also holds a 70.1% stake in the energy company, Endesa. It generates around 7% of revenue from fossil fuels. However, the company generate 68% from renewables and have announced plans to be 100% renewable by 2040. Therefore, the company is considered to be on a climate change pathway aligned with 1.5°C of global temperature rise.
Where companies source their power generation from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) to generate electricity.
Where companies are involved in the production of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal, shale oil) including exploration, production (including core services), storage, transport (except by rail) and refining.
Where companies source their power generation from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) to generate electricity.
EnBW Energie is a German energy company that is transitioning to renewables with a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2035. The company is significantly investing in wind, solar, and hydro projects, and generates c60% from renewables. However revenue is still earned from coal and gas generation. The company plans to phase out its coal-fired plants by 2030. The company is considered to be on a climate change pathway aligned with 1.5°C of global temperature rise.
Where companies source their power generation from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) to generate electricity.
Portugal’s largest generator and distributor of electricity. It is the 4th largest generator of wind power in the world with 90% generated by renewables. However, revenue is still generated from fossil fuels; 5% from coal-fired plants and 5% from oil and gas. EDP have committed to being carbon neutral by 2030. The company is considered to be on a climate change pathway aligned with 1.5°C of global temperature rise.
Where companies source their power generation from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) to generate electricity.
Where companies are involved in the production of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal, shale oil) including exploration, production (including core services), storage, transport (except by rail) and refining.
The Fund’s investment objective is to outperform the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s Consumer Price Index +5% p.A. Benchmark on a rolling five year basis. The Fund targets a diversified mix of growth and defensive assets, with a focus on securities with strong ESG credentials.
| Value | $70.5M NZD |
| Period of data report | 31st March 2025 |
| Fund started | 15th Sept. 2021 |
| Total annual fund fees | 1.1% |
| Total performance based fees | 0.0% |
| Manager's basic fee | 0.92% |
| Other management and administration charges | 0.18% |
| Total other charges | 0.0 |
| Total other charges currency | NZD |
|
Matthew Goodson |
Currently: Managing Director (11 years, 10 months)
|
|
Paul Harrison |
Currently: Managing Director (11 years, 10 months)
|
|
Paul Turnbull |
Currently: Chief Investment Officer (5 years, 10 months)
|
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Greg Fleming |
Currently: Head of Global Diversified Funds (4 years, 0 months)
|
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Bevan Graham |
Currently: Economist (4 years, 1 months)
|
This information has been sourced from the quarterly data that each fund has filed with Disclose register to 31st March 2025.
Past annual returns for this fund are after fees and taxes. Please note that higher past returns do not always mean higher future returns.
| Year | Market Average | Fund Annual Return |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.04% | 8.05% |
| 2024 | 12.48% | 11.5% |
| 2023 | -4.05% | -4.04% |
The market average is the average return for funds of the same risk category, sourced from the Commission for Financial Capability's Sorted website. The fund information has been sourced from the quarterly data that each fund has filed with Disclose register to 31st March 2025.
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd
New Zealand Australasian Equities
Infratil Ltd
New Zealand Australasian Equities
Auckland International Airport Ltd
New Zealand Australasian Equities
US 5Yr Note (Cbt) Jun25
United States Int Fixed Interest
Visa Inc-Class A Shares
United States International Equities
Sap Se
Germany International Equities
Microsoft Corporation
United States International Equities
Cash At Bank
New Zealand Cash and Equivalents
Welltower Inc
United States Listed Property
Contact Energy Ltd
New Zealand Australasian Equities
| Type | Target | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 5.0% | 1.57% |
| New Zealand Fixed Interest | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| International Fixed Interest | 5.0% | 16.25% |
| Australasian Equities | 25.0% | 22.1% |
| International Equities | 45.0% | 43.97% |
| Listed Properties | 10.0% | 14.9% |
| Unlisted Properties | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.0% | 1.21% |
| Commodities | 0.0% | 0.0% |
How the money in this fund is invested by asset type.
This information has been sourced from the quarterly data that each fund has filed with Disclose register to 31st March 2025.
