Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-2023)
Reporting Period: 2022-2023
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
- Resource Scarcity
- Demographic Changes
- Gender Equality
- Sustainable Food Systems
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 276,000 metric tons equivalent through biomass cogeneration plants (Pearl Infrastructure)
- Rehabilitated or are in the process of rehabilitating more than 100 hectares of brownfield sites (Ginkgo)
- Avoided soil artificialisation equivalent to protecting 32.5 ha of natural spaces (Ginkgo, Lyon Gerland project)
- Implemented an ESG strategy in accordance with Article 9 under SFDR (Pearl Infrastructure)
Social Achievements
- 51% of Tarjama's 177 employees are women, with over 50% of its 5,000 translator network being women.
- Provided health insurance coverage to 800 employees and their families in Côte d'Ivoire (Amethis)
- 100% of Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity employees received training on climate issues.
Governance Achievements
- Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity became a member of the Steering Committee of the France Invest Sustainability Commission.
- 11/13 teams have formalised an ESG policy.
- 10/13 teams specifically assess climate change risks and/or opportunities.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions (implied)
Medium-term Goals:
- Align portfolios with the 1.5°C trajectory (Net Zero Asset Manager initiative)
- Support the transition of all funds towards sustainability integration and/or positive-impact strategies.
Short-term Goals:
- 40% water savings by 2023, 65% by 2025 (Peakbridge)
- Improve communication on biomass energy production (Pearl Infrastructure)
Environmental Challenges
- High volatility of gas and electricity prices.
- Stricter environmental standards and regulations.
- Reconciling impact investing and financial returns.
- Finding solutions to address resource scarcity and climate change in the agriculture sector.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in local green energy sources (biomass cogeneration).
- Implementing biomass traceability software.
- Addressing low-carbon construction and energy efficiency early in project design.
- Investing in sustainable food production solutions (precision fermentation).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Certified procurement process for biomass in Germany (Pearl Infrastructure)
- Strict environmental criteria for pineapple suppliers (Jus Délice)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Flooding (Ginkgo, Florence project)
- Intensifying heat waves (Ginkgo, Florence project)
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of renewable energy sources
- Sustainable food production
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UNPRI, SFDR, European Green Taxonomy
Certifications: Greenfin, Relance, 2x Challenge, BREEAM
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
6 strategies actively participate in 13 of the 17 SDGs.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Lactose-free, non-animal cheese substitutes (Standing Ovation)
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed