Responsible investing
KV Asia Capital firmly believes in incorporating ESG factors into our investment decisions, considering not just a company's financial performance but also its impact on the environment, society, and corporate governance practices.
We are committed to conducting business in a manner that is compliant with:
- Applicable host country laws on environment, health, safety and social issues, including requirements on information disclosure and consultation with affected people and communities.
- International Financial Corporation (IFC) Exclusion List (IEL), Asian Development Bank (ADB) Prohibited Investment Activities List (PIAL), European Development Finance Institutions (EDFI) General Exclusion List and EDFI Fossil Fuel Exclusion List; and
- IFC Policy Requirements, ADB Safeguards and Social Requirements (applicable policies in regard to environment, involuntary resettlement and Indigenous Peoples as defined in ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement, June 2009), ILO core labour standards and ILO Basic Terms and Conditions of Employment
ESG Snapshot
60%
Growth in employment
(across Fund I)
43%
Women in the workforce
271.5 tcO2
Emission Reduction From Renewable Energy Production*
(G.B. Industries)
Our Achievements
We have accomplished the following milestones and endeavour to continuously improve our ESG aspects:
Environmental & Social Management System
Our Environmental & Social Management System is continually enhanced for efficiency
ESG Integration in Investment Process
ESG aspects are embedded in our investment process
Established Governance Structure
We have defined roles and responsibilities, and instituted review processes within our organisation
Strengthen ESG knowledge
We have participated in ESG-related training and workshops, and have constantly engaged experts for knowledge
E&S Policy
We endeavour to be considerate of the ESG impact of its investment decision; and is committed to continuous improvements with management of ESG aspects of KV Asia Capital and its investee companies, including ways to engage effectively with stakeholders.
ESG Data Collection for Portfolio Companies
If you are the authorised user of one of our Portfolio Companies, kindly visit this link to submit your company's ESG data.