Abac Capital
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023-07)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:8.7k tCO2 (including 1H20 acquisitions)
Renewable Energy Share:30% (2020), projected 70% (2021)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Resource Efficiency
- Waste Management
- Environmental Compliance
- Good Employment
- Gender & Minorities Equality
- Citizenship Initiatives
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 86% of portfolio companies contracted renewable energy, resulting in 30% annual energy consumption from renewable sources.
- Reduced Scope 2 CO2 emissions by an average of 30%.
Social Achievements
- Launched employee well-being programs in several portfolio companies.
- Agroponiente reduced accidents by 51% compared to 2019.
- Initiatives to improve employee wellbeing and professional development at Pronokal and Motocard.
Governance Achievements
- 86% of portfolio companies defined and integrated a corporate purpose into their strategy.
- 86% of portfolio companies completed a Corporate Offenses Risk Prevention Programme.
- 100% of portfolio companies have a Code of Conduct.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Transition to a net-zero economy.
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 70% renewable energy consumption in 2021.
Short-term Goals:
- Bring Scope 2 emissions close to zero in 2021.
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impacted operations and community engagement.
- Need to further reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a climate-change risk assessment framework.
- Implemented various initiatives to support employees and communities during the pandemic.
- Continued efforts to transition to renewable energy and improve resource efficiency.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 88 visits conducted to suppliers’ facilities (Metalcaucho)
Responsible Procurement
- Screening suppliers’ compliance with environmental and social standards.
- Supplier codes of conduct.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Innovation in energy efficiency and sustainable products.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UNGC
Certifications: B Corp
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 5 (Gender Equality)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
- Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)
Initiatives across the portfolio contribute to these SDGs through various programs and policies.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- New Fresh technology (Agroponiente)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:86%
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate
- Good Employment
- Diversity
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 44% YoY reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions (61% vs. 2019)
- 86% energy consumption from certified renewable sources
Social Achievements
- Launched coaching and environmental support for employees at PronoKal
- Agroponiente achieved a 59% reduction of accidents and 47% reduction in days of medical leave
Governance Achievements
- 100% of portfolio companies completed the B Impact Assessment
- 100% of portfolio companies are Signatories of the UN Global Compact Initiative
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Inflationary pressures
Mitigation Strategies
- Working closely with portfolio companies to navigate challenges
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 59% suppliers adhered to Company’s Human-Rights, and anticorruption standards
Responsible Procurement
- Code of conduct
- Supplier sustainability requirements
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, UN Global Compact, UN PRI, TCFD
Certifications: B Corp
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate
- Good employment
- Diversity
- Governance
Governance Achievements
- Implements a best-in-class Governance and Compliance Programme during the investment period.
- Appoints a Compliance Officer at Abac and all portfolio companies; appoints a Compliance Director at Abac; and appoints Sustainability Champions at Abac and all portfolio companies monitoring and executing ESG strategy.
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UN Global Compact
Certifications: B Corp
Reporting Period: 2023-07
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate
- Good employment
- Diversity
- Governance
Governance Achievements
- Implementation of a best-in-class Governance and Compliance Programme across portfolio companies.
- Appointment of a Sustainability Champion and a cross-functional Sustainability Committee in each portfolio company within 100 days of investment.
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN PRI, EU SFDR, TCFD, GRI, SASB, UN Global Compact, B Impact Assessment
Certifications: B Corp