Environmental, Social, Governance
ESG: The Triple Helix in Our Corporate DNA
Our ESG strategy rests on the belief that sustainable investment practices are essential for long term value creation and positive societal impact. We are committed to integrating ESG principles into every aspect of the investment process, ensuring that our Emerging Markets Private Credit Fund drives positive change via the sustainable development of Africa and superior returns for our investors
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
We minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability via:
Investment Screening:
Prioritize investment in companies with strong environmental practices, including sustainable agriculture, energy, water and waste management
Energy Efficiency:
Encourage portfolio companies to adopt energy-efficient technologies and practices, reducing their carbon footprint
Resource Management:
Support initiatives that promote water conservation, sustainable land use, and biodiversity preservation
Climate Risk Assessment:
Integrate climate risk considerations into investment decisions to enhance resilience against climate change impacts
SOCIAL IMPACT
We drive inclusive growth and improved quality of life via:
The Triple Bottom Line:
Focus on people, planet and prosperity in underserved sectors and communities, particularly enterprise that drive job creation and economic growth
Labor Practices:
Ensure portfolio companies adhere to fair labor practices, including safe working conditions, fair wages, and non-discrimination policies
Community Engagement:
Invest in projects that benefit local communities, such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure development
Social Metrics:
Regularly monitor and report on social impact metrics, such as job creation, gender diversity, and community development outcomes
GOVERNANCE EXCELLENCE
We drive inclusive growth and improved quality of life via:
ESG Integration:
Embed ESG criteria into the investment lifecycle, from due diligence to monitoring and exit strategies
Training and Capacity Building:
Provide ongoing ESG training and support to investment teams and portfolio companies
Impact Measurement:
Utilize robust tools and frameworks to measure and report on the ESG impact of our investments
Continuous Improvement:
Regularly review and refine our ESG strategy to align with evolving best practices and stakeholder expectations
THE 5 Forces
Africa, MENAT and Southeast Asia offer unique opportunities for greening supply chains and shrinking the carbon footprint of companies.
By combining the strengths of ESG and impact investing, we ensure a comprehensive approach that twins financial performance with the potential for positive change.
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are our north star.
We believe we can make the most positive and meaningful impact via SDGs 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
GROUND FEEL
Our on the ground presence gives us the ‘ground feel’ to capture social and political risk.
JOBS & GROWTH
Markets in Africa and MENAT are often afflicted with high youth unemployment.
We aim to ensure our investments, create jobs and expand viable businesses free from corruption via development of new financial and physical infrastructure aligned to UN SDG 8.
BUSINESS INTEL
Business intelligence to gain a deep understanding of counterparty governance structures and reputation to support our zero-tolerance approach to corruption.
MARKET KNOWLEDGE
Integration of sustainability knowledge through close cooperation with corporates, sovereign/quasi-sovereign entities, regional financial institutions and development agencies.