Schroder International Selection Fund BlueOrchard Emerging Markets Impact Bond
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:120,717 MWh
ESG Focus Areas
- Financial Inclusion
- Economic and Social Development
- Environmental Themes
Environmental Achievements
- 120,717 megawatt-hours of renewable energy generation financed
- 166,722 tonnes of GHG emissions reduced
Social Achievements
- 15,322 MSMEs supported
- 59,351 individuals provided with access to financial services
- 16,829 women and minorities supported
Governance Achievements
- Implementation of Schroders ActiveIQ for engagement monitoring
- Contribution to the Impact Disclosure Taskforce and SDID guidance
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Limited impact data available due to the continuous issuance of use of proceeds bonds throughout the year.
- Data limitations in accurately reflecting impact achieved during a specific annual calendar year.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a comprehensive monitoring methodology that emphasizes regular review and clear attribution of impact.
- Uses impact achieved over a year as a proxy for calendar year impact.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Operating Principles for Impact Management (Impact Principles), Sustainable Development Impact Disclosure (SDID)
Third-party Assurance: BlueMark
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 1
- SDG 2
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 6
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 10
- SDG 11
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 14
- SDG 15
- SDG 16
- SDG 17