IMPACT AND ESG

When responsAbility kicked off development investments in 2003, the objective was to create development impact while unlocking attractive new markets for investors. For this we chose a thematic approach, focusing on three sectors.

15 years down the line, development impact ranks high on the global agenda, thanks to the Sustainable Development Goals promoted by the United Nations. They serve as the basis for our impact approach centered around 6 impact themes.

We believe that transparency is key when it comes to investments. This is why we measure the development impact of everything we do – as a company, for each investment sector and investment vehicle as well as for every portfolio company.

For responsAbility the application of ESG criteria is only one selection criteria within the investment process. For the portfolio, responsAbility targets high impact companies defined by a set of measurable impact themes. Careful ESG assessment and monitoring then guarantees no unforeseen risks arise in the areas of environment, social and governance.