- CEO
- Oliver P. Pfeil
- Full Time Employees
- 65
- Sector
- Finance
- Industry
- Financial conglomerates
- Address
- Itterpark 1 Hilden NW Germany 40724
- IPO Date
- Jun 12, 2000
- Business
- ÖKOWORLD AG provides solutions for sustainable investment focused on ethical-ecological capital investments in Germany. The company offers private pension insurance including Oekoviola, Versirente, and Veresikid; okowerk pension fund; employer funded pension; investment funds such as ÖKOWORLD ÖKOVISION Classic, which invests globally in companies leading in sectors like renewable energy, eco-friendly products and services, organic food, environmental rehabilitation, and humane working conditions, along with other funds targeting themes like water, health, and energy efficiency; and asset management services. ÖKOWORLD AG serves private individuals, sales partners including banks and financial service providers, and institutional investors.
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Hilden, Germany, the company operates primarily in Germany through subsidiaries handling sustainability research, fund management, and investment consulting. It emphasizes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, excluding sectors such as nuclear industry, chlorine chemistry, genetic engineering, and military technology.
Recent developments include a management reorganization in January 2025 with Dr. Oliver Pfeil assuming the role of Chairman of the Management Board and CEO, alongside planned changes to the supervisory board of subsidiary ÖKOWORLD LUX S.A.; announcement in June 2025 of a share buyback program for up to 10% of preference shares; release of the second engagement report in August 2025 detailing active dialogues with over 200 companies for ecological and ethical improvements; appointment of Alexander Heynen as Prokurist and Chief Risk Officer in October 2025; and resolution in November 2025 to redeem treasury shares and reduce share capital. In the first half of 2024, managed assets increased despite net outflows, supported by positive fund performance, with EBIT and net profit rising; full-year 2024 results showed profit growth in a challenging market, prompting a proposed record dividend of 2.41 euros per preference share and 2.40 euros per ordinary share for the July 2025 annual general meeting. The company is advancing modernization, digitalization, staff expansion, and a re-branding for its 2025 anniversary year.