At Scale Capital, we want to play our part in creating a more sustainable future. For this reason we implemented ESG factors into our investing framework — both pre- and post investment stage.
Norms-based screening
Screening of investments according to their compliance with international standards and norms such as UN GC OECD RBC, and ILO
Exclusion
Excluding specific investments and classes of investments such as weapons, fossil fuels, nuclear power, palm oil, gambling, tobacco, drugs and pornography.
Thematic investing
Investment in themes or assets supporting the long-term, sustainable development. Focus is on SDG number 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 11.
Best-in-class
Leading or best-performing companies on ESG and sustainability within tech and thematic focus are weighted and selected based on relevant ESG criteria
ESG-integration
Explicitly and systemativally including ESG risks and opportunities into investment analyses and decisions. Tools such are SASB, GRI and CDC are utilized.
Engagement
Active ownership through engagement with portfolio companies on material ESG issues. ESG knowledge sessions are held to share learnings across portfolio.