ESG IMPACT
A structured approach ensures that Green Tech integrates ESG considerations at every stage of its investment lifecycle, contributing to a sustainable and responsible future.
Purpose
and Objectives
This policy establishes transparent guidelines and commitments to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into our operation, investment analysis and decision-making processes. By embedding sustainability at the core of our operations, we aim to create long-term value for investors and society.
Commitment to
International
Standards
Green Tech adheres to globally recognized sustainability frameworks:
• Paris Agreement: Supporting projects that enable the transition to renewable heating and low-carbon infrastructure.
• UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI): Committed to integrating ESG factors into business practices.
• EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) & Taxonomy: Ensuring compliance and alignment with sustainability objectives.
ESG Framework
Environmental Responsibility
• Decarbonization of heating and cooling sectors.
• Maximizing positive externalities through resource efficiency and reduced emissions.
• Monitoring air quality and emissions as per the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
Social Responsibility
• Adherence to national and international labor laws and human rights principles.
• Ensuring fair working conditions, health, and safety across the value chain.
• Promoting diversity, inclusion, and social impact initiatives in local communities.
Governance & Ethics
• Upholding ethical business conduct, transparency, and accountability.
• Implementing policies against bribery, corruption, and discrimination.
• Strengthening data protection, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
ESG Implementation
Investment Screening & Due Diligence
• Conducting pre-investment ESG screenings.
• Excluding sectors that conflict with our sustainability values (Annex I).
• Assessing governance structures using the governance checklist (Annex II).
Reporting & Transparency
• Compliance with SFDR and EU Taxonomy alignment
requirements.
• Annual ESG disclosure including sustainability risk assessments.
• Portfolio-wide Sustainability Reports to track ESG impact and performance.
Compliance & Risk Management
ESG Governance Structure
• Head of ESG & Compliance: Ensuring policy implementation and regulatory compliance.
• Chief Risk Officer (CRO): Overseeing risk management in alignment with AIFMD requirements.
Risk Management Framework
• Defining risk policies, investment guidelines, and restrictions.
• Monitoring adherence to ESG principles at all investment stages.
• Addressing potential risks through proactive countermeasures.
Annexes
Annex I Excluded Sectors
Green Tech will not invest in companies associated with:
• Weapons and ammunition
• Tobacco and alcohol
• Gambling and pornography
• Fossil fuel extraction (coal, oil)
• Systematic violations of UN Global Compact Principles
Annex II Governance Checklist
Green Tech evaluates investments based on governance criteria:
• Code of Conduct & Ethics
• Anti-bribery and corruption policies
• Diversity and inclusion policies
• Health, safety & environmental compliance
• Data protection and cybersecurity measures
