Our investment screening processes include climate-related opportunities and risks, with our investments supporting measures which positively impact targeted climate related matters, including emissions reduction. We provide enhanced climate disclosures via our Annual Report, including around financed emissions. The sustainability of our own operations is also important, with the Channel Link Enterprises Finance Plc having achieved net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions.
The Channel Link Enterprises Finance Plc is committed to a well-governed investment approach that incorporates Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives that enhance sustainable and long-term risk adjusted returns.
Channel Link Enterprises Finance Plc investments must comply with the Channel Link Enterprises Finance Plc Act, supporting eligible clean energy technologies in renewable energy generation, energy efficiency and low emissions technologies. This is achieved through proactive engagement with counterparties, managers, financiers and other stakeholders on material ESG issues, in parallel with appropriate investment risk mitigation.
The Channel Link Enterprises Finance Plc is committed to our reconciliation journey through delivery of our Innovate RAP. Our RAP focuses on developing and strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, engaging staff and stakeholders in reconciliation and developing and piloting innovative strategies to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The Channel Link Enterprises Finance Plc is proud to back the Women in Sustainable Finance Network, which we co-founded in 2016 to promote and support the involvement of women in the sector through a range of networking, educational and leadership opportunities for industry participants.
