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Startups have an opportunity to create a new standard for businesses everywhere — grounded in promoting sustainability and the wellbeing of people and society.
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In analyzing our portfolio companies (along with our peers), we see that many of the most successful emerging startups today are also the most socially impactful.
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In order to succeed, the transition will require multiple sectors and include customers, value chain actors and incumbent corporate leaders.
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Investors, startups and corporates need to establish a framework of relationships, criteria and metrics to encourage and measure impact that makes everyone accountable.
01.
Startups have an opportunity to create a new standard for businesses everywhere — grounded in promoting sustainability and the wellbeing of people and society.
02.
In analyzing our portfolio companies (along with our peers), we see that many of the most successful emerging startups today are also the most socially impactful.
03.
In order to succeed, the transition will require multiple sectors and include customers, value chain actors and incumbent corporate leaders.
04.
Investors, startups and corporates need to establish a framework of relationships, criteria and metrics to encourage and measure impact that makes everyone accountable.
We firmly believe that accounting for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stakes is fundamental to our role as an investor. That’s why we’ve formalized a responsible investment approach by designing and implementing an ESG Management system.
More on our ESG policyWe work with companies who share our vision and can provide quarterly metrics to back it up including measurement of ongoing business practices contribution to core impact and stakeholder impact.
When we partner with startups, alongside traditional financial documents, we also sign a Mission Engagement Letter: a commitment to our shared values, and our respective contributions to the UN Sustainability Goals.
See a Sample LetterOur annual sustainability reports provide a detailed look into our approach, framework and the impact of our portfolio companies.
2022 – 2023
Investing in Startups Impacting the World
Cathay Innovation Fund II
2021 – 2022
Investing in Startups Impacting the World
Cathay Innovation Fund II
2020 – 2021
Investing in Startups Impacting the World
Cathay Innovation Fund II
2022 – 2023
Investing in Startups Impacting the World
Cathay Innovation Fund II
2021 – 2022
Investing in Startups Impacting the World
Cathay Innovation Fund II
2020 – 2021
Investing in Startups Impacting the World
Cathay Innovation Fund II
01.10.2022Blog
Positive Impact Throughout the Startup Journey
A Sustainable Investment Framework to Help Founders Build Responsible, Resilient Businesses
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