IMPACT

We measure the direct impact of our Tech Fund portfolio companies’ products or services according to defined criteria.

ESG (environmental, social & governance)

ESG awareness is key to building successful companies that can scale and create value and good economic returns for our investors.

                                            
                                            Sustainability                                            
                                            
                                            At Emerald, we believe that sustainability represents a compelling value proposition for companies. Where it was once viewed reactively—as a way to mitigate risk, contain costs or tick compliance boxes—it is now considered a key driver of business success. This consensus springs both from companies’ own recognition of their place in society—as responsible actors for people and planet—as well as a growing mandate from consumers, clients, investors and staff.                                        

                                            History                                            
                                            
                                            Our roots in this space are among the deepest in the investment community, having helped lay the groundwork for the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. We take a pragmatic, results-focused approach, with the UN Sustainable Development Goals as our guiding principles. We employ a rigorous set of ESG criteria in our investment decisions and we are vigilant about greenwashing.                                        

                                            SDGs                                            
                                            
                                            While many of our portfolio companies have cross-cutting ambitions in sustainability, most of their products and services center around decarbonization, resource and energy efficiency, and waste reduction. These generally link to the following SDGs: SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation / SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy / SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure / SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production / SDG 13: Climate action

These UN Sustainable Development Goals are the most relevant to Emerald's work

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8.7 million tonnes of CO2 reduced

The dedicated loan guarantee fund we manage on behalf of the Swiss government has reduced a combined total of 8.7 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (data from 2014-2023).

Impact Report 2023