Sustainability
The fund has a comprehensive ESG programme combining proprietary ESG goals, processes and metrics with alignment to key global initiatives.
We aim to work with borrowers to improve their sustainability credentials, which entails engaging with them on various ESG matters. We have published our ESG Policy and aim to report in line with the relevant regulatory frameworks to provide stakeholders access to the details of our approach to sustainability.
Sequoia Investment Management Company have been awarded the 2022 Gobal Award for Best ESG Infrastructure Investment Strategy by Capital Finance International (CFI) in recognition of its progress against its ESG commitments and framework.
Board oversight
The Board of SEQI is ultimately responsible for implementation of this Policy and ensuring that its service providers each provide an attestation, at least on an annual basis, that the policy has been acknowledged and each service provider is providing services in line with the principles set out within the Policy.
This Policy is considered a ‘live document’, with updates as required and approved by the Board on an annual basis. At a minimum, ESG is a standing agenda item at each quarterly board meeting, with the Policy being formally reviewed and approved in its entirety, at least annually.
Remuneration at the level of the Fund Board is fixed and not linked to the performance of the Fund. Equally, the Fund Board have employed service providers such as the AIFM and Investment Adviser, to carry out Portfolio Management on its behalf and in line with the investment strategy set out in its prospectus. On this basis, the Fund Board is therefore not directly involved in the day to day investment considerations/activity and does not benefit financially by the Funds’ performance through the renumeration arrangements.
Global Initiatives
In May 2019, Sequoia signed up to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment. These cover six high‑level principles which Sequoia is fully incorporating in its investment processes and decisions.
Sequoia operates its business and its investment activities in accordance with the UN Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.
ESG at Sequoia Investment Management Company
Additionally, the fund’s Management Company encourages sustainability in the workplace through a range of initiatives. You can read more about Sequoia’s internal CSR efforts here.
This product is based overseas and is not subject to UK sustainable investment labelling and disclosure requirements. For more information, retail clients can see ESG 4 and ESG 5 at www.handbook.fca.org.uk/handbook/ESG.
