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Sustainability
"As we progressively move to be the leading ESG Energy Infrastructure asset management company in Southeast Asia, we know that our impact goes beyond technology and operational excellence. We want to do our part to contribute back inclusively as we believe value creation and sustainable development are complementary goals. Throughout our operations, we are committed to practices that have a positive impact on the communities in which we operate in.
– Anand Ramakrishnan, Group CEO & Managing Director
ESG at Invest Energy
As a concentrated ESG asset manager, we believe that embracing sustainable investing standards will drive value creation for our stakeholders – including our clients and their beneficiaries, our employees, shareholders, business partners and broader society —now and in the future as we head towards net-zero 2050.
Our Guiding ESG Principles
- Foster a positive work environment based on respect for human rights, valuing diversity, and having zero tolerance for workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.
- Operate with leading health and safety practices to support the goal of zero serious safety incidents.
- Strive to minimize the environmental impact of our operations and improve our efficient use of resources over time.
- Support the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 or sooner.
- Ensure the interests, safety and well-being of the communities in which we operate are integrated into our business decisions.
- Support philanthropy and volunteerism by our employees.
- Operate to the highest ethical standards by conducting business activities in accordance with our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
- Maintain strong stakeholder relationships through transparency and active engagement.
Sustainable Development Goals
Climate Action
Contribution to global climate mitigation goals and the Paris Agreement by financing the low carbon energy transition in emerging markets.
INDUSTRY, INNOVATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
Reduction in electricity consumption and capital cost savings through investments in energy-efficient technology and infrastructure.
Affordable & Clean Energy
Enabling access to clean energy solutions by financing microgrid projects in off-grid/underserved areas that are otherwise dependent on more expensive and pollutive diesel-fueled power.
Decent Work
Integration of human rights, social and health and safety requirements in labour supply chain contracting.
Gender Equality
Integration of gender criteria in assessing investment risks and opportunities, and inclusion of gender-related KPIs during portfolio monitoring.
Life on and Below Water
Integration of biodiversity aspects in project screening, siting and development of solar PV and onshore/offshore wind farms, aligned with IFC Performance Standard 6.
Our Net-Zero Commitment
We support the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas (‘GHG’) emissions by 2050.
Integrating ESG Considerations into Our Investment Process
ESG is embedded throughout our investment process, starting with the initial due diligence through to the exit of the investment. Below is a summary of how we integrate ESG factors.
A high-level initial assessment is undertaken adhering to our ESG guidelines
- Proactively identify material ESG risks and opportunities relevant to the potential investment including improvements via internal checklist.
- Leverage our investment and operating expertise and utilize industry-specific guidelines that incorporate SASB guidance.
We tailor our due diligence to each investment and follow a structured approach, leveraging relevant industry framework
- An enhanced ESG due diligence to more specifically address any matters based on our set guidelines.
- We perform a deeper due diligence, working with internal experts and third-party consultants.
All potential investments must incorporate our ESG matters into their evaluation and be approved by the Investment Committee
- Investment teams outline for the Committee the merits of each transaction and material risks, mitigants and significant opportunities for improvement, including those related to ESG following the due diligence report.
- Material ESG factors may include bribery and corruption risks, health and safety risks and environmental and social risks
Upon development or acquisition, we create a tailored integration plan
- Relevant ESG initiatives are implemented including performance improvement to drive long-term value creation, as well as to manage any associated risks.
- It is the responsibility of the management teams within each portfolio company to manage ESG risks and opportunities through the investment’s life cycle, supported by the applicable investment team.
Future planned value creation derived from various improvement factors including ESG
- As part of our divestiture plan, we create robust business plans outlining potential value creation over the asset life-cycle.
- We also prepare both qualitative and quantitative data that summarize the investment and provide a holistic understanding of how Invest Energy has created value and managed the investment during the holding period.
ESG in Action
Clean & Energy Efficiency
Tri-generation power plant providing electricity, steam and hot water for the entire plant process, thereby achieving optimal energy efficiency, reduction in operating cost & carbon emission.
Renewable Power
An Integrated 2MW ORC Waste Heat Recovery plant (first in Malaysia) to generate electricity and cooling for the manufacturing plant and zero reduction in flaring of toxic gases.
Energy Infrastructure
Cadbury Malaysia aspires to achieve optimal energy efficiency and a reduction in cost. Invest Energy helped make this happen by using its Tri-Generation solution to supply its plant in Shah Alam, Selangor
Additional ESG Resources
Our approach to ESG is vital to the success of our business. Our additional ESG resources are available to further demonstrate our ongoing efforts.
