Tareno Water Fund 2026 again awarded the highest rating of the FNG-Label

Stricter evalua­tion criteria streng­then the credi­bi­lity and signi­fi­cance of the award

With the FNG Seal 2026, the assess­ment princi­ples have been signi­fi­cantly enhanced. In parti­cular, the areas of product gover­nance, insti­tu­tional credi­bi­lity and security selec­tion have been deepened and aligned more closely with current regula­tory standards and ESG reporting obliga­tions.

Specific ESG key perfor­mance indica­tors (KPIs) are now included in the assess­ment. This increases the infor­ma­tive value of the evalua­tion and allows an even more diffe­ren­tiated assess­ment of the under­lying sustaina­bi­lity strategy.

The seal provides an even more reliable basis for decision-making for both private and insti­tu­tional investors who value a holistic and compre­hen­sible approach to sustaina­bi­lity. At the same time, we see the incre­a­sing requi­re­ments as an oppor­tu­nity to conti­nuously develop our sustaina­bi­lity approach. This allows us to clearly position ourselves on the market with a credible, verified invest­ment solution.

About the FNG-Label

The FNG-Label has been awarded since 2015 and is the leading quality standard for sustainable mutual funds in German-speaking count­ries. It is awarded annually on the basis of a struc­tured review process and is based on the principle of minimum sustaina­bi­lity standards, supple­mented by a diffe­ren­tiated in-depth review with a tiered model.

For basic certi­fi­ca­tion, funds must, among other things, comply with clear exclu­sion criteria (e.g. for weapons, coal or human rights viola­tions), disclose a compre­hen­sible ESG strategy and provide evidence of its integra­tion into the invest­ment process.

In an advanced scoring model with high requi­re­ments, funds can achieve one to three stars, depen­ding on the quality and depth of the sustainable invest­ment strategy. Among other things, trans­pa­rency, commit­ment, stock selec­tion, product struc­ture and the insti­tu­tional credi­bi­lity of the provider are assessed.

The label of quality:

• ensures holistic quality of sustainable invest­ments
• guaran­tees minimum standards
• audits extern­ally and independently
• oriented in the search for credible sustaina­bi­lity invest­ments
• promotes the disse­mi­na­tion and further develo­p­ment of sound and sustainable invest­ment approa­ches