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.

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.

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