Press Release

PIMCO Joins UN’s Global Investors for Sustainable Development (GISD) Alliance

The group will deliver solutions to increase long-term finance and investment in sustainable development

 

Newport Beach, California (October 16, 2019) – PIMCO, one of the world’s premier fixed income investment firms, has joined the United Nations’ Global Investors for Sustainable Development (GISD) Alliance, along with 29 other private sector organizations.

The GISD, launched today by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, consists of 30 CEOs who will focus on accelerating long-term investment into sustainable development.  In partnership with investors, governments and multilateral institutions around the world, the GISD will deliver concrete solutions to scale-up long-term finance and investment which will specifically contribute to the realization of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

"Trillions of dollars are needed to bridge the funding gap between where we are now, and where we need to be to achieve the SDGs,” said Emmanuel Roman, PIMCO’s Chief Executive Officer.  “We are extremely proud to be a member of the UN Secretary-General’s GISD Alliance and look forward to working with other members to help bridge that gap.”

“Fixed income markets will play a critical role in helping to finance projects that support the realization of the SDGs,” said Scott Mather, Managing Director and PIMCO’s Chief Investment Officer of U.S. Core Strategies. “This will undoubtedly offer investors opportunities to seek positive risk-adjusted returns while also contributing to positive societal impact.”

PIMCO has been active in responsible investing for decades, launching one of the first socially responsible fixed income funds in 1991.  More recently, PIMCO launched a dedicated ESG platform to meet demand from investors looking for dedicated ESG focused investment solutions.

Media Contacts

Michael Reid
Global Head of Corporate Communications – New York
+1.212.597.1301
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Agnes Crane
U.S. Corporate Communications – New York
+1.212.597.1054
agnes.crane@pimco.com

Joy Sheetz
U.S. Corporate Communications – New York
+1.646.870.2025
joy.sheetz@pimco.com

Laura Batty
U.S. Corporate Communications – Newport Beach
+1.949.720.6209
laura.batty@pimco.com

Lisa Papas
U.S. Corporate Communications – Newport Beach
+1.949.720.6751
lisa.papas@pimco.com

Laura Thomas
UK & EMEA Corporate Communications – London
+44 203 640 1520
laura.thomas@uk.pimco.com

Wendy Svirakova
UK & EMEA Corporate Communications – London
+44 203 640 1237
wendy.svirakova@pimco.com

Li Anne Wong
APAC Corporate Communications – Singapore
+65 6491 8068
lianne.wong@pimco.com

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About PIMCO

PIMCO is one of the world’s premier fixed income investment managers.  With its launch in 1971 in Newport Beach, California, PIMCO introduced investors to a total return approach to fixed income investing. In the 45+ years since, the firm continued to bring innovation and expertise to our partnership with clients seeking the best investment solutions. Today PIMCO has offices across the globe and 2,500+ professionals united by a single purpose: creating opportunities for investors in every environment. PIMCO is owned by Allianz SE, a leading global diversified financial services provider.

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