What is an ethical super investment?

Ethical super at Rest means the Sustainable Growth option doesn't invest in share of companies that may be harmful, like fossil fuel producers, and we do invest in companies that make a positive contribution to the environment and society, like companies that generate renewable energy.

Does Rest have an ethical investment option?

At Rest, we offer an investment that doesn't cost the planet or your pocket, and it's called Sustainable Growth.

Why does Rest have an ethical investment option?

Our members told us they wanted an ethical and sustainable option through a survey issued to around 650,000 Rest members in December 2020. By engaging with our members, we gave them an active role in shaping the name of the option, as well as the types of assets that would be included and excluded. These findings helped determine the assessment criteria for viable investments for this option.

What is Rest’s approach to responsible investing?

Rest has investment beliefs that guide and shape how we manage our members' retirement savings. One of these is 'Responsible investment adds value'. As a long-term global investor, Rest considers and integrates ESG factors to reduce risks, improve returns and maximise investment opportunities.

How do I choose or switch to the Sustainable Growth investment option?

If you’ve decided to change your investment option and Sustainable Growth is right for you, will also need to decide if you want to switch your either current account balance only, the way future transactions are applied, or both. You can switch your investment option via the Rest app. Go to My Investments in the Menu and select Manage investments. You can also switch online. Log into MemberAccess - go to Investment and select Change investments.

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Sustainable Growth option

At Rest, we know responsible investing is important to many of our members. That’s why we offer an option that seeks to maximise returns over the long term by investing in a diversified portfolio with enhanced environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment characteristics, called Sustainable Growth.

The Sustainable Growth option enables members to choose an investment option designed to meet its return objective based on traditional risk return investment analysis, along with additional and more specific ESG considerations.

Further details on the Sustainable Growth Option can be found on our website and in the Investment Guide.

Sustainable Growth is a ‘Sustainable Plus’ investment product

Rest's Sustainable Growth option has achieved the 'Sustainable Plus' classification from the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). The classification is the highest of the 3 categories (Responsible, Sustainable and Sustainable Plus) in RIAA's Sustainability Classifications Initiative, showcasing Rest's reliable implementation and measurement of responsible investment approaches on behalf of members. See Responsible Returns for more details.*

Product issued by Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Ltd. Consider the PDS and TMD available at rest.com.au/pds before deciding whether to join or stay. Ratings and awards are only one factor to consider when deciding how to invest your super.

*Rest’s Sustainable Growth option has been certified and classified by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) according to the operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program.¹ See www.responsiblereturns.com.au and RIAA's Financial Services Guide for details.

¹The Responsible Investment Certification Program provides general advice only and does not take into account any person’s objectives, financial situation, or needs. Neither the Certification Symbol nor RIAA recommends to any person that any financial product is a suitable investment or that returns are guaranteed. Because of this, you should consider your own objectives, financial situation and needs and also consider the terms of any product disclosure document before making an investment decision. Certifications are current for 24 months and subject to change at any time.

Investment options

How you choose to invest your super savings could make a difference to how much money you could have in the future.

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Responsible investment at Rest

Responsible investment can help our members grow their super while contributing to a more sustainable future

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Sustainability at Rest

Members are at the heart of Rest. We are focused on your financial future, and we support actions that will build a better, fairer and more sustainable future for you

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