AvantFaire Investment Management Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainable Cities and Rural Areas
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Environmental Achievements
- Utilizing natural resources more efficiently
- Polluting less and recycling more
- Reducing Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions
Social Achievements
- Enhancing the living quality in cities, communities, and villages
- Jobs creation
- Benefits to Rural Communities
- Women employment
Governance Achievements
- Alignment with Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and Operating Principles for Impact Management
- B-Corporation Certification
- Strong ESG elements in investee companies
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Establish direct investment funds for rural revitalization by the end of the year
Environmental Challenges
- Benchmarking challenges in rural revitalization due to rapid change, diverse ownership, and inconsistent use of tools
- Covid-19 curbs suppressing business and investment activities in the Greater China Region
Mitigation Strategies
- Continuous tracking of impact performance and market conditions
- Regular meetings with portfolio companies to ensure adherence to strategies and mitigation of risks
- Impact knowledge sharing and technical assistance to portfolio companies
- Actively seeking collaboration within mainland China for rural revitalization investment opportunities
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Operating Principles for Impact Management (Impact Principles), Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Certifications: B-Corporation Certification
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 11
- SDG 6
- SDG 7
- SDG 9
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
Investments target companies that utilize natural resources more efficiently, pollute less, recycle more, and enhance living quality.