Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Business Ethics & Transparency
- Data Privacy & Security
- Community Engagement
- Human Capital Management
- Climate Change & GHG Emissions
- Environmental Impact
- Health & Safety
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Social Achievements
- $110,150.00 donated to the community through Alaris’ charity programs
- 42% of the Board of Trustees are women
- 38% of the total workforce are women
- 27% of all management positions held by women
Governance Achievements
- Formalized an ESG Committee
- Updated Governance Committee mandate and Governance Policy to integrate ESG considerations
- Adopted a Professional Development Policy
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Continue and enhance our community-focused programs and initiatives
- Continue incorporating ESG into our governance processes and risk management systems
Medium-term Goals:
- Improve ESG- and climate-related reporting aligned with the SASB Standards and TCFD recommendations
Short-term Goals:
- Assess potential impacts of ESG factors, including climate-related risks and opportunities, that can impact Alaris
- Continue to enhance ESG integration in our pre-investment due diligence processes
- Improve our ability to track and report Trust-level ESG metrics
- Provide annual ESG reporting for our unitholders and stakeholders
Environmental Challenges
- Availability and quality of ESG data, especially within private markets
- Challenges that companies face in allocating scarce resources while navigating the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical challenges
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing a framework to assess material ESG risks and opportunities for existing partners
- Improving capacity and resilience to address challenges related to ESG
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB Asset Management & Custody Activities Sustainability Accounting Standard, TCFD recommendations