Aquila Capital Investmentgesellschaft mbH
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Renewable Energy
- Sustainable Infrastructure
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 1.7 million tonnes of total carbon emissions avoided
- 18.2 TWh clean energy generated
- Exceeded 10 gigawatts of clean energy capacity
- 1.5 million households supplied with clean energy
- 968 hectares of sustainably managed forest
- 155,000 trees planted in 2020
- Avoided approximately 4,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually by moving computing power from Germany to Norway (AQ Compute)
Social Achievements
- Partnership with WWF for sea eagle conservation
- Annual donation campaign doubling employee donations to charities
- Launched AQ Green app to help consumers measure, reduce, and offset their carbon footprint
- 46% of staff are female
Governance Achievements
- Established a centralized ESG department
- ESG integration throughout the investment process (sourcing, due diligence, acquisition, asset management)
- Implementation of TCFD recommendations
- Compliance with BaFin guidelines and EU regulations on sustainable finance
- Adherence to UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- 1.5 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions avoided by 2030 (clean energy portfolio)
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Data tracking, management, calculation, and reporting for a large and growing portfolio of assets
- Asset variation and data source integrity
- COVID-19 pandemic impact on business operations
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed IT solutions to handle large datasets
- Comprehensive hygiene concept and COVID-19 testing in offices
- Home office arrangements and digital tools
- We Care initiative for employee well-being
- Continuous review and update of GHG emission calculation and reporting approach
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Screening of business partners (e.g., maintenance contractors) and communication of ethical standards
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Investments in clean energy and sustainable infrastructure
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, UN PRI
Certifications: DGNB (5 properties silver certified)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)
Investments in renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and climate mitigation initiatives
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- AQ Green TeC's Veriport platform for GHG emissions management
- AQ Green mobile app
Awards & Recognition
- GRESB ratings (4-5 stars)
- Green Economy Mark (London Stock Exchange)
- Aquila Capital Transformation Award