KBC Equity Fund We Digitize Responsible Investing USD

KBC Equity Fund We Digitize Responsible Investing aims to generate a return by investing primarily in shares of companies whose products and services support the digital evolution, such as: ·Electronics ·Big data and artificial intelligence ·Quantum computing ·Cloud services and cloud computing ·Cybersecurity ·Semiconductors ·Data services to companies ·Software for professional purposes ·IT consultancy ·Network infrastructure ·Digital marketplaces ·Etc. A current overview can be found at www.kbc.be/thematic-funds. The fund pursues responsible investing objectives based on a dualistic approach: a negative screening and a positive selection methodology. The negative screening entails that the fund may not invest in assets of companies that are excluded based on exclusion criteria (including tobacco, gambling activities and weapons). More information on the exclusion policy can be found at www.kbc.be/investment-legal-documents > Exclusion policy for Responsible Investing funds. The positive selection methodology is a combination of portfolio targets and supporting sustainable development. Portfolio targets are based on a reduction in greenhouse gas intensity and an improvement in ESG characteristics versus its benchmark. Sustainable development is supported by investing in companies contributing to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. More information on the positive selection methodology and the concrete goals of the fund can be found at www.kbc.be/investment-legal-documents > Investment policy for Responsible Investing funds and in the annex to the prosp