Investing in sustainable development

In 2020, we engaged with 100% of companies within our fund’s portfolio across 17 countries, totalling 159 engagements.

  • Top engagement aligned to: SDG 12 35% of total engagement, SDG 8 17% and SDG 5 contributed 10% of our total engagement
  • SDG 12 – we have been talking to companies about improving environmental and social management, and utilising resources in the most efficient of ways. Waste management and packaging innovation comes in here
  • SDG 8 – focused on ensuring the application of labour management policies that provide a diverse, non-discriminatory and safe workplace, where workers are treated well

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