IFM Investors: A Global Leader in Responsible Investment and ESG Strategy
IFM Investors: A Global Leader in Investment Services
IFM Investors, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, is a prominent provider of investment services catering to a wide range of global institutional clients. With a reputation for responsible investment, the firm manages funds for over 640 institutions worldwide, including pension funds, superannuation funds, sovereign wealth funds, universities, insurers, endowment funds, and foundations.
A Legacy of Growth and Expansion
Founded in 1990 as the Development Australia Fund (DAF Limited), IFM Investors initially focused on investments in Australian private and public companies as well as infrastructure assets. The establishment of Industry Funds Services (IFS) in 1994 provided the firm with specialized investment capabilities in infrastructure, private equity, and Australian equities.
In 2004, a significant merger between IFS Capital Group and DAF Limited led to the creation of Industry Funds Management (IFM). The firm rebranded as IFM Investors in 2013, signaling a new chapter in its evolution as a global investment powerhouse.
IFM Investors further expanded its international footprint in 2018 when its IFM Global Infrastructure Fund acquired a 49% stake in FCC Aqualia, a subsidiary of Spain’s Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas (FCC), for €1.024 billion. This acquisition highlighted IFM Investors’ growing presence in the global infrastructure investment sector.
Commitment to Responsible Investment
As a long-standing advocate for responsible investment, IFM Investors has been a signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) since 2008. This commitment underscores the firm’s dedication to embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into its investment strategy.
In line with its corporate responsibility goals, IFM Investors has adopted a Group Corporate Environmental, Social & Governance Policy. This policy guides the governance of investee entities and emphasizes sustainability. A critical component of this strategy is IFM’s pledge to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its asset classes by 2050, reflecting its ambition to drive positive environmental change.
