Franklin Global Green Bond S EUR

Investment Objective To seek to maximise income and growth of capital (total return), while contributing to environmental and/or social goals. Investment Policy The Fund invests a minimum of 75% in corporate and government bonds denominated in, or hedged back to, EUR, adhering to a recognized green, social and/or sustainability bond assessment frameworks. These bonds support environmental and social projects, such as renewable energy and energy efficient construction, low-carbon transportation, water management, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, circular economy, affordable housing initiatives, healthcare access projects, employment generation, training programs and tailored financial solutions targeting underrepresented groups. These investments may be from anywhere in the world, including emerging markets and Mainland China, and some of them may be below investment grade.To a lesser extent, the Fund may invest in perpetual bonds, convertible securities, including contingent convertible bonds, asset- and mortgage-backed securities and real estate funds.Derivatives and techniques The Fund may use derivatives for reducing risks (hedging) and costs, and to generate additional income or growth (in accordance with the risk profile of the Fund).Sustainable investing The investment manager applies a proprietary methodology using various ESG criteria in pursuing its sustainability objective and selects securities meeting green, social and sustainability bond standards or contributing to a low-carbon economy. It also excludes or restricts investments in certain industries that are harmful to the environment or society, such as thermal coal, weapons and tobacco. SFDR category Article 9 (sustainable objective under EU regulations).For more information see www.franklintempleton.lu/33221Base currency Euro (EUR).Benchmark(s) Bloomberg Global Aggregate Green Social Sustainability Bond EUR-hedged Index. Used for performance comparison only.The Fund is actively ma

PIR compliant

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PEA compliant

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PEA-PME compliant

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