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Back when I was a kid, one of the popular cartoons was Captain Planet (now you can guesstimate my age). Unlike the typical villains in popular superhero movies, the adversaries in this show are realistic and relatable. One of the toughest villains was Captain Pollution. This was the show that more or less opened my generation’s eyes — that we need to do something or else our planet may no longer be a safe place to live in.
Fast forward to today and the environmental issues remain the same, if not worse. Driven by climate change, super typhoons in the Philippines have been appearing frequently. I thought that the awareness in mankind’s self-destruction of nature is enough for people to change their trajectories. The sad reality is, somehow, our planet is still in danger of self-destruction. Get a glimpse of the planet’s current situation in this article by Allianz Global Investors as well as see the path toward a solution.
We can do something!
Save our environment. Just like forming habits in saving money, we can also build up habits that will be beneficial to our planet. We can be mindful of how we dispose of our trash – reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Ordering online and having it delivered is very convenient, yet it seems like an environmental nightmare when I see the multiple layers of plastic wrappers. Our choice of transportation is also one way we can contribute. If our destination is just close, we can consider riding a bike — and while we’re at it, check out Allianz’ pit stop and bike lanes.
Investing can significantly change our lives, especially if we’re doing it sustainably. Allianz PNB Life’s Peso-Hedged Global Sustainability Equity Fund considers not only the financial potential of the businesses that they have in their positions. They also scrutinize each company’s policies, actions, and impact to ESG before investing.
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Allianz PNB Life protects people against risks – with the intent to generate positive contributions to our society. You, too, can contribute to a better world while pursuing your financial goals. Alone, our actions may feel insignificant. But, together, we can drive change.
Head of Investments
Henry Yang
Henry Yang is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) holder and a graduate of the University of the Philippines with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He spent the initial years of his career in building maintenance, electrical design and installation of construction projects, and teaching engineering. Later, he pursued his Master's in Business Management from the University of the Philippines - Los Baños as well as held investment-related roles at a top local bank, a U.S.-based investment company, and a global insurance competitor. Currently, he serves as the Head of Investments at Allianz PNB Life Insurance, Inc.