Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Responsibility
• Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

• 1&1 Ionos reduced power consumption by 30% in its newest data center and by 10% overall through various Green IT initiatives.
• Monolith Materials developed a significantly cleaner process for producing carbon black and hydrogen, reducing CO2 and other emissions by 70% per ton.
• Antero Resources implemented initiatives to reduce methane emissions and Antero Midstream improved water management through a closed-loop system and wastewater treatment facility.
• Mosaic expanded solar adoption through loan financing, achieving approximately 30% market share in the US residential solar market.
• CleanMax Solar generated 750 GWh of solar electricity annually, abating CO2 emissions equivalent to removing nearly 720,000 passenger vehicles from the road.

Social Achievements

• Varo Money democratized financial access, saving customers tens of millions of dollars in banking fees.
• Lemon Tree Hotels and Sequoia Logística prioritized hiring persons with disabilities, with Sequoia hiring over 80 employees with disabilities in 2018.
• Rivigo improved road safety and working conditions for truck drivers in India through its relay model.
• GO-JEK improved livelihoods in Indonesia, contributing an estimated $3 billion in added value to the economy in 2018.
• Fusion Microfinance empowered women entrepreneurs in rural India by providing small-ticket loans.

Governance Achievements

• CrowdStrike enhanced cybersecurity through its Falcon platform, processing and analyzing over 1 trillion events per week.
• Assent Compliance and Supplier Assessment Services supported supply chain transparency through cloud-based software solutions.
• Kosmos Energy implemented transparent business practices, publishing all its contracts and project-level payments to foreign governments.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Data centers and data transmission networks are emerging sources of energy demand.
• Traditional carbon black production methods result in heavy air pollution.
• Water use and emissions impacts of hydraulic fracturing operations.
• Access to banking services is a major issue facing many people in the United States.
• High unemployment rates for persons with disabilities.
• Difficult lifestyles and dangerous conditions for truck drivers in India.
• Opaque and complex supply chains.
• Poor natural resource governance in the extractives industry.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing Green IT practices (1&1 Ionos, Avaloq).
• Developing cleaner industrial materials production methods (Monolith Materials).
• Implementing water management systems and emissions recovery technologies (Antero Resources, Antero Midstream).
• Providing no-fee mobile banking services (Varo Money).
• Prioritizing hiring persons with disabilities (Lemon Tree Hotels, Sequoia Logística).
• Implementing a relay model to improve driver lifestyles and safety (Rivigo).
• Providing cloud-based software solutions for supply chain data management (Assent Compliance, Supplier Assessment Services).
• Promoting transparency and accountability in the oil and gas sector (Kosmos Energy).

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Green Purchasing Program utilizing preferred vendors with sustainable practices.
• Supply chain data management software solutions (Assent Compliance, Supplier Assessment Services).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Green IT practices
• Renewable energy adoption
• Energy efficiency projects

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Principles for Responsible Investment, UN Global Compact, American Investment Council’s Guidelines for Responsible Investment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
• SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
• SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)

The report highlights several investments that contribute to these SDGs.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental health and safety
• Climate change
• Diversity and inclusion
• Data privacy
• Cybersecurity
• Supply chain risk management
• Human rights
• Responsible procurement
• Corporate governance
• Social responsibility
• Community investment
• Employee well-being

Environmental Achievements

• Pregis developed the EcoGauge app to help customers measure the environmental impact of damaged products.
• CleanMax Solar generated 825 GWh of solar electricity annually, abating approximately 792,000 tons of CO2 emissions.
• Velvet Energy eliminated freshwater usage in hydraulic fracturing, reducing water demand by 73,800 truckloads.

Social Achievements

• Portfolio companies provided essential medical services, PPE, testing, and other support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Companies provided free parking for medical workers, free online courses for students, and rent reductions for tenants.
• Initiatives to support hiring of veterans and under-represented groups.

Governance Achievements

• BitSight provides cybersecurity risk assessment services to over 2,100 customers, including government agencies.
• Fortius offers a supply chain risk management platform to assess suppliers on various risk criteria.
• Updated ESG policy incorporating AIC Guidelines, UN Principles for Responsible Investment, and UN Global Compact.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic highlighted economic and racial inequities and impacted business operations.
• Cybersecurity risks and data privacy concerns.
• Supply chain disruptions.

Mitigation Strategies

• Established a COVID-19 online resource portal and conducted expert briefings for employees and portfolio companies.
• Expanded cybersecurity program and partnered with cybersecurity companies.
• Developed resources and portfolio-wide ESG initiatives to assist portfolio companies.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Green Purchasing Program utilizing preferred vendors with sustainable practices.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Investments in renewable energy (CleanMax Solar).

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: AIC Guidelines for Responsible Investment, UN Principles for Responsible Investment, UN Global Compact, SASB

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Good Health and Well-being
• Affordable and Clean Energy
• Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Reduced Inequalities
• Responsible Consumption and Production

Several portfolio companies address these SDGs as part of their business models.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Pregis's Renew-branded recyclable and recycled content packaging.
• CleanMax Solar's solar power solutions.

Awards & Recognition

• CleanMax Solar won the Transformational Business Award 2018.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
• Corporate Governance
• Responsible Investing
• Cybersecurity

Environmental Achievements

• Purchased Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) to match 100% of the electricity consumed in our U.S. office locations.
• Procure 100% renewable energy in European offices.
• Partnered with ClimeCo to construct a carbon credit portfolio that involves both industrial decarbonization and nature-based solutions.

Social Achievements

• Launched two additional employee networks, bringing the total to six.
• Donated to over 500 organizations in more than 20 countries.
• Employees held over 65 non-profit board seats.

Governance Achievements

• Formal ESG Committee made up of senior leaders.
• ESG Policy outlines firm-wide approach to integrating material sustainability topics.
• Rigorous Code of Ethics, Compliance Manual, and Personal Trading Policy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increasingly complex business landscape
• Evolving regulatory requirements across the EU
• Rising sustainability expectations in regions like Vietnam

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed flexible engagement models tailored to regional, industry, and ownership nuances.
• Hosted webinars and onsite teach-ins for portfolio companies.
• Developed industry-focused engagement tools and tactical guides.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• ESG considerations integrated into due diligence process

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Wind
• Flood
• Wildfires
• Heat
• Drought
• Cold
• Precipitation
• Hail

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Investments in renewable energy, decarbonization technologies, and carbon markets

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD, UNPRI

Third-party Assurance: Apex Companies LLC (2019-2021); WAP Sustainability Consulting (2022-2023)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Pregis' EverTec™ mailers
• Eco Material Technologies' sustainable cementitious materials

Awards & Recognition

• StorHub's ESG Initiative Award at the 2024 Self Storage Awards Asia Ceremony

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Corporate Governance
• Supply Chain Management
• Cybersecurity

Environmental Achievements

• Scale Microgrids' projects estimated to reduce GHG emissions by almost 1 million MTCO2e.
• Princeton Digital Group targets PUE of 1.2-1.4 for new data centers and aims for 100% renewable energy by 2030.
• Geek+ robots saved 140,000 tons of carbon emissions and 16 million kWh in energy in 2022.

Social Achievements

• Alignment Healthcare reduced 30-day readmission rates by 26% and ER visits by 52% compared to 2019.
• GCash has over 81 million registered users, expanding financial inclusion in the Philippines.
• Expanded firm-level employee resource groups and engaged with portfolio companies on DE&I and supplier diversity.

Governance Achievements

• A-LIGN helps companies navigate cybersecurity and compliance, addressing increased demand for certifications.
• Quantexa's Decision Intelligence Platform empowers organizations with data-driven decision-making.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate-related risks (physical and transition)
• Cybersecurity threats
• Data quality in ESG reporting

Mitigation Strategies

• Piloted scenario analysis for physical climate risks.
• Developed cybersecurity framework based on CIS standards.
• Facilitated teach-in sessions and one-on-one engagements to improve data quality.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier diversity program

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes, market shifts

Opportunities

• Investments in renewable energy and energy transition

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD, UNPRI, AIC Guidelines, IFRS Sustainability Alliance (formerly SASB Alliance), GHG Protocol

Third-party Assurance: Apex Companies LLC (2019-2021), WAP Sustainability Consulting (2022)