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Baroda BNP Paribas Gold ETF — Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund — ESG Presentation (February 2026)
28 slides from Baroda BNP Paribas Gold ETF's sustainability presentation, February 2026
Slide 1: Invest in Quality Companies with Responsible Practices
INVEST IN QUALITY COMPANIES WITH RESPONSIBLE PRACTICES PRESENTING Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy Fund (An open-ended equity scheme investing in companies following Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) theme adopting Best-in-Class Strategy) NFO PERIOD 12 TH FEB - 26 TH FEB, 2026
Slide 2: Key global risks are related to sustainability, particularly climate change
Key global risks are related to sustainability, particularly climate change Global Risks ranked by severity over the short and long term Short Term (2 Years) Long Term (10 Years) Geoeconomic confrontation Extreme weather events Misinformation & disinformation Biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse
Slide 3: Escalating Climate and Resource Risks Worldwide and in India
Escalating Climate and Resource Risks Worldwide and in India Risks Emanating from Climate Change Extent of Snow Cover in Northern Hemisphere Global Mean Temperature across Geographical Regions in India (in million sq.kms) 1.7 ͦC Difference from 1850-1900 average 1.54 The Desert Great Himalayas 45.4
Slide 4: Rising Social Imperatives: Addressing Inequality and Labour Rights
Rising Social Imperatives: Addressing Inequality and Labour Rights Share of National income, World (%) [1] Female labour force participation rate (%) [2] Total CSR Expenditure by listed Indian [3] Companies (in ‘000 Cr) 25.0% 70% 20.5 22.84 20.0% 60% 50% 13. 8% 15.0% 18.97 40% 10.0% 8.5 33 16.71 30%
Slide 5: Corporate governance is undergoing steady and meaningful transformation
Corporate governance is undergoing steady and meaningful transformation Chair/ CEO Separation Board Independence Audit Committee Chair 86% 2x 74% 33% 36% 53% 76% 19% Top 200 FTSE 100 S&P 100 (India) (UK) (US) 2023 2024 2025 Percentage of companies that have separated Percentage of companies with aud
Slide 6: ESG Drivers in Corporate Strategy: From Risk Mitigation to Value Creation
ESG Drivers in Corporate Strategy: From Risk Mitigation to Value Creation Today, companies are increasingly influenced by extra-financial factors, with stakeholders across the board being worried about the impact of these factors on the company’s longevity and performance. Enhancing corporate Buildi
Slide 7: Decoding ESG Investing as a theme
Decoding ESG Investing as a theme Approach to investing that explicitly incorporates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in What is investment decisions with the long-term return of an investment portfolio in mind ESG Investing? Part of group of approaches referred to as Responsible
Slide 8: Sustainability Megatrends
Sustainability Megatrends For the past 10 years, global spending on clean energy has been higher than investments in fossil fuels, with global investments in clean energy estimated to be $2.2 trillion in 2025. This includes acceleration of electric Decarbonization & vehicle (EV) sales, which reached
Slide 9: National Pledges and Growing Regulatory support
National Pledges and Growing Regulatory support Net Zero Emissions Target (NDCs) Net Zero GDP Carbon Emissions Renewable Installed Carbon Sink Target Year Intensity Target Reduction Energy Target Non-Fossil Capacity 2070 45% 1 Bn Tonnes 50% 500 GW 2.5-3 GtCO2e below 2005 levels by 2030 from 2022 to
Slide 10: The New India – Profits with Purpose
The New India – Profits with Purpose Regulations and policies have increasingly focused on compelling companies to align their corporate strategies with sustainability imperatives, ensuring positive environmental, social, and governance outcomes. I. Business Responsibility and II. 2nd Amendment Plas
Slide 11: Performance Myth vs. Reality: ESG theme has delivered competitive returns
Performance Myth vs. Reality: ESG theme has delivered competitive returns Calendar Year Returns Trailing Returns 32.9% 33.3% 32.3% 15.8% 15.6% 26.4% 14.7% 14.9% 14.8% 14.6% 15.0% 23.0% 23.4% 14.0% 21.2% 16.1% 11.7% 11.8% 12.3% 13.0% 12.8% 11.7% 10.2% 10.2% 5.0% 4.6% 5.2% 4.9% 2.6% -2.9% CY16 CY17 CY
Slide 12: ESG Investing performance: Rolling Returns Analysis
ESG Investing performance: Rolling Returns Analysis Return Trendline Excess Return Excess Return Distribution 3 year Rolling Returns Nifty 100 ESG vs. Nifty 100 - Count of Instances 30% 28 MAX AVERAGE MEDIAN MIN 25% 23 3 Year 20% 20 15% 12 13 10% 5% 0% 4.27% 0.87% 0.82% -2.32% -5% 0 Mar-19 Mar-20 Ma
Slide 13: ESG Theme leads to better quality and reduced volatility
ESG Theme leads to better quality and reduced volatility Index PE Nifty 100 24.02x 360 Days Volatility - Percentage of market days Nifty 100 ESG 24.39x when volatility of Nifty 100 ESG is lower than Nifty 100 Index 3 Year PAT Growth 18.02% 17.03% 86% 87% Nifty 100 Nifty 100 ESG 2024 2025 For similar
Slide 14: ESG AuM growth: Global and India
ESG AuM growth: Global and India Annual Global Sustainable Fund Assets (USD Billion) Annual Indian ESG Fund Assets (Cr. INR) 3,735 6x 12,401 3,186 11,035 11,065 10,948 2,967 10,672 2,744 9,433 2,497 1,652 x 4.6 904 2,702 585 1,629 2,154 2,110 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 3Q25 2016 2017 2018 20
Slide 15: About Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy Fund
About Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy Fund (An open-ended equity scheme investing in companies following Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) theme adopting Best-in-Class Strategy) The Scheme will be investing in Based on the ESG assessment, companies with strong companies in eac
Slide 16: Portfolio Construction
Portfolio Construction Best in-class Selecting only the companies that have an ESG rating equal or above the Screening sector median. Filtering out stocks failing to meet minimum environmen- tal and social criteria. Listed Universe 5000+ stocks Internal Forums 360° Research Process Idea Top-down sec
Slide 17: Investment Philosophy: Companies create wealth, not markets
Investment Philosophy: Companies create wealth, not markets BUSINESS Growth “Moat”* Positive Change B.M.V. FRAMEWORK MANAGEMENT VALUATION Leadership in: Cash Margin Competence Governance of Safety B.M.V. : Business, Management, Valuation Identify superior businesses, with strong management, at reaso
Slide 18: Case Studies - Environment
Case Studies - Environment Leading cement company Stock price performance Transition towards a low carbon, energy resilient, and 200 sustainable manufacturing model with strategic investments in solar and wind power (1GW), along with waste heat recovery 180 systems (342 MW). This combined capacity r
Slide 19: Case Studies – Social
Case Studies – Social Leading telecommunications company Stock price performance Key Initiatives: 300 250 • Digital Inclusivity: Working towards bridging the digital divide in data-starved regions through the rapid and extensive 200 deployment of its 4G/5G networks with an aim to impact mil- 150 lio
Slide 20: Case Studies – Governance
Case Studies – Governance Company 1 stock price pre divestment 1800 1600 Leading energy technology company 1400 1200 1000 The vertical split of an Energy Technology company, completed in 2020 800 through a divestment to another company (2), is considered a benchmark in 600 400 good corporate governa
Slide 21: Key Features of the Scheme
Key Features of the Scheme About the Scheme Investment Focus Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-class strategy Fund is The Scheme will invest minimum 80% of its net assets an actively managed open ended equity scheme in companies in India, that have better performance investing in companies that perform
Slide 22: Who is it suitable for?
Who is it suitable for?* Investors looking for diversified Investors with a Investors who want to align equity exposure across sectors long-term investment their investments with ethical with an ESG theme. horizon. or sustainability beliefs. *Please consult your financial advisor before investing. P
Slide 23: BNPP AM: Committed to sustainability since 2002
BNPP AM: Committed to sustainability since 2002 Launch of our first socially responsible investment Implementation of the Launch of Net Zero (SRI) fund and joined the United Nations Global Roadmap, Partnered with Launch of Institutional Investors Compact Principles & Enhanced ESG(1) Scoring Matter o
Slide 24: BNP Paribas Asset Management sustainability recognition
BNP Paribas Asset Management has numerous external recognition First socially responsible Global team of more than Recognised thought leader fund in 2002 35 experts & advocate More than 20 years of experience Leaders in key industry groups: Active in 40+ industry and in sustainable investing Interna
Slide 25: Investment Team
Investment Team Sanjay Chawla BNPP AM Sustainability Centre (Chief Investment Officer) Global team of ~35 ESG experts Crystal Geng* Fund Managers Investment Team (Asia ESG Research Lead) Jitendra Sriram Kirtan Mehta ESG Research (India) Pratish Krishnan Meenakshi Gururaj Goldy Admane Neeraj Saxena S
Slide 26: Fund Facts
Fund Facts Scheme Name Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy Fund An open-ended equity scheme investing in equity and equity related securities of companies following Environmental, Social and Type of Scheme Governance (ESG) theme adopting Best-in-Class Strategy Category Thematic fund – ESG
Slide 27: Product Label Disclaimers
Product Label Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Scheme Riskometer^^ Benchmark Riskometer Best-in-Class Strategy Fund Moder Moder Moderakte High Rately Moderakte High Rately Ris isk Ris isk (An open-ended equity scheme investing in equity and equity related securities of d to d to companies following Environmen
Slide 28: Risk Factors
Risk Factors Risks associated with ESG theme The Scheme is thematic in nature. Investing in this Scheme is based on the premise that the Scheme will seek to invest predominantly in companies belonging to ESG Theme. This may limit the capability of the Scheme to invest in other companies/themes. Bein
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