Robeco is a pure-play international asset manager founded in 1929 with headquarters in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and 16 offices worldwide. A global leader in sustainable investing since 1995, its integration of sustainable as well as fundamental and quantitative research enables the company to offer institutional and private investors an extensive selection of active investment strategies, for a broad range of asset classes. On 31 December 2025, Robeco had EUR 337 billion in total client assets under management and under advice. Robeco is a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation Europe N.V.
Mission statement
Robeco’s mission statement is: ‘To enable our clients to achieve their financial and sustainability goals by providing superior investment returns and solutions’. The mission is supported by our key investment beliefs:
1. As an active asset manager with a long-term investment view, we create added value for our clients.
- Our investment strategies are research-driven and executed in a disciplined, risk-controlled way.
- Our key research pillars are fundamental, quantitative and sustainability research.
- We can create socioeconomic benefits in addition to competitive financial returns.
2. We believe ESG integration leads to better-informed investment decisions and better risk-adjusted returns throughout an economic cycle, and that:
- Sustainability is a driver of structural change in countries, companies and markets.
- Companies with sustainable business practices are more successful.
- Active ownership contributes to both investment results and society.
