ESG

Intrinsic to Creating Value

We strongly believe that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk management factors positively contribute to better investment outcomes, as well as contributing to help build a more stable, sustainable and inclusive global economy. By incorporating ESG criteria into our investment decision making and investment practices we can influence the companies we invest in to create long-term sustainable value.

Becoming a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment allows us to demonstrate our formal commitment to upholding the PRI principles for our investments. As a firm with a global footprint, our internal policies and procedures must consider the impact of our investment decisions on the wider community at a time when financial services firms need to align with the broader objectives of the society. In the long run, we firmly believe that responsible investing is the only sustainable way of generating superior returns, while improving our companies’ impact on society and the environment.

Becoming a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment allows us to demonstrate our formal commitment to upholding the PRI principles for our investments. As a firm with a global footprint, our internal policies and procedures must consider the impact of our investment decisions on the wider community at a time when financial services firms need to align with the broader objectives of the society. In the long run, we firmly believe that responsible investing is the only sustainable way of generating superior returns, while improving our companies’ impact on society and the environment.

“As a Firm with a global footprint, our internal policies and procedures must consider the impact of our investment decisions on the wider community at a time when financial services firms need to align with the broader objectives of society.”
Dr. Karim El Solh
CEO and Chairman of the ESG Risk Management Committee

Our Policy & Framework

Our Approach to ESG Risk Management

Taskforce

The ESG Risk Management Taskforce is comprised of a cross sectional team across asset classes and businesses units and led by Karim El Solh (Co-Founder & CEO) and Asaad Salhab, (Senior Operating Partner). The taskforce works to implement and monitor ESG Risk Management processes at the firm and investment level.

Framework

Our firmwide ESG Risk Management framework allows us to promote sound environmental and social practices, encourage transparency and accountability, and contribute to positive development impacts as a business and across our investments.

Transparency

We believe in accountability and are committed to building a transparent framework around our ESG Risk Management initiatives. By reporting key sustainability metrics and benchmarking the performance of our companies on a range of industry-specific issues, we demonstrate our dedication to the highest standards of ESG Risk Management reporting and action planning with measurable data and KPIs.

Taskforce

The ESG Taskforce is comprised of a cross sectional team across asset classes and businesses units and led by Karim El Solh (Co-Founder & CEO) and Asaad Salhab, (Senior Operating Partner). The taskforce works to implement and monitor ESG processes at the firm and investment level.

Framework

Our firmwide ESG framework allows us to promote sound environmental and social practices, encourage transparency and accountability, and contribute to positive development impacts as a business and across our investments.

Transparency & Accountability

Our ESG

Case Studies

Geidea

A Service Provider in the Point-of-Sale (POS)  Terminals and Digital Banking industry in Saudi Arabia into Egypt and Greater Africa

ENABLING FINANCIAL Inclusion

  • c. +100K Merchant
  • 15-20% SME’s​
  • 4+ million Daily Transactions

Metito

A global leader and provider of choice for sustainable water management solutions

ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER & SANITATION

  • Bridging the gap between water supply & demand
  • Safeguarding nations natural resources
  • Over 3,000 successful projects across water stressed markets

CHO Company

A fully integrated producer and exporter of edible olive oil and olive-based cosmetics in Tunisia

SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES

  • CHO supports c. 140k Farmers
  • Provides employment opportunities in rural Tunisia
  • Trains farmers on sustainable practices