Overview
Sector introduction
As capital flows increasingly shape global sustainability outcomes, venture capital and investment funds are being called to adopt ESG not just as a risk lens but as a value creation strategy. Stakeholders now expect more than financial returns; they want evidence of ethical governance, climate resilience, and social impact.
Services delivered/potential work areas
- Policy formulation
- Due diligence
- Impact framework development
- Portfolio company review
- Sustainability strategy and roadmap development
- GHG accounting and product carbon footprint
- Climate risk assessment and adaptation planning
- Other ESG support for portfolio companies
- Lack of standardisation in ESG scoring and due diligence practices
- Difficulty in assessing sustainability performance across diverse portfolios
- Reputational risks from association with greenwashing or unscreened assets
- Limited capacity in startups for ESG reporting and policy integration
- Rising LP expectations on climate, DEI, and governance safeguards
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Our approach
We enable venture funds to build ESG into the DNA of their investment strategy. From fund-level principles to startup-level practices, our approach ensures practical, sector-specific implementation. We align with global impact frameworks and tailor tools that balance rigour with agility, so you can stay focused on scaling innovation while staying true to your values
Why us?
