Sustainability in the investment analysis

Integrating ESG into Our Investment Analysis
At Odin, sustainability is a core part of our investment philosophy. We are selective in choosing companies that align with our values and investment goals. Our concentrated funds, typically holding 30-35 companies, allow us to conduct in-depth analysis and engage closely with the companies we invest in.
Our investment process includes the following three key practices:
Exclusion Criteria: We set clear boundaries by excluding companies involved in controversial activities, such as those linked to controversial weapons or human rights violations. This approach aims to provide our clients with reassurance about the types of activities they are not exposed to through Odin’s funds. Read more in Exclusions and Observations.
Sustainability assessments: Are central to our investment process. We evaluate both ESG risks and opportunities for each company. We also assess how well the board and management are equipped to address these challenges. Our analysis is based on a range of sources, including public data, NGO reports, and direct engagement with management. We also use external research for objective ESG insights. The goal is to invest in companies that are well-managed, able to handle risks, and positioned for sustainable long-term value creation.
Sustainable investments
All of Odin’s funds integrate sustainability into their management and have set clear goals for the proportion of sustainable investments. In addition, Odin offers two funds with sustainable investment as their primary objective.
- Odin Sustainable Equities
- Odin Sustainable Corporate Bond
These two funds (Article 9 funds under SFDR) exclusively invest in companies and bonds that are classified as sustainable. Sustainable companies are those that generate revenue from activities contributing to environmental or social objectives and do not cause significant harm to sustainability.