Nationwide Inv Dest Mod Agrsv Fd's holdings are exposed to average levels of ESG risk relative to those of its peers in the Aggressive Allocation category, thus earning it an average Morningstar Sustainability Rating of 3 globes. Competing funds in the category with ratings of 4 or 5 globes have less ESG risk in their holdings. Unlike impact, which measures positive environmental and societal outcomes attributable to an investment, ESG risk reflects the degree to which investments could be affected by material ESG issues like climate change and inequalities.
Nationwide Inv Dest Mod Agrsv Fd has a Carbon Risk Score of 9.77, indicating portfolio companies face low carbon-related risks in the transition to a low-carbon economy. The fund's current involvement in fossil fuels rests at 7.75%, which compares favorably with 9.57% for its average category peer. Companies are considered involved in fossil fuels if they derive some revenue from thermal coal, oil, and gas.
One potential issue for a sustainability-focused investor is that Nationwide Inv Dest Mod Agrsv Fd doesn’t have an ESG-focused mandate. Funds with an ESG-focused mandate are more likely to align with the expectations of an investor who cares about sustainability issues.
The fund exhibits moderate exposure (6.19%) to companies with high or severe controversies. From bribery and corruption to workplace discrimination and environmental incidents, controversies are incidents that may negatively affect stakeholders, the environment, or the company’s operations.