Aquila Capital - Sustainability Commitment - v1.2 - Framework for sustainability priorities

Aug 24, 2026

Aquila Capital’s Sustainability Commitment (v1.2) sets out a structured framework guiding sustainability priorities across managed investments and corporate operations. The commitment emphasizes expanding access to sustainable investments through diversified clean energy and transition-focused products, including measurement of avoided greenhouse gas emissions. It also details responsible investment management via systematic ESG integration supported by an ESG Management Framework and defined policy application across origination, due diligence, decision-making, and monitoring. Finally, it addresses values-driven governance through corporate carbon footprint measurement, ethics, and workforce wellbeing initiatives such as DEI and development programs.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages7

Reading Time18 min

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Introduction

Sustainability Commitment

Principles in Summary

Expand access to sustainable investments

Manage investments responsibly

Foster a values-driven organisation

Contents Aquila Capital Sustainability Commitment 1. INTRODUCTION Aquila Capital published a dedicated Sustainability Commitment in 2025, providing a structured framework to guide its strategic sustainability priorities. This Commitment defines clear focus areas and ambitions spanning its managed investments and corporate operations. To promote transparency and accountability, Aquila Capital regularly reports on its progress against these commitments. 2. SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT As a responsible asset manager, Aquila Capital is committed to expanding access to sustainable investments, managing investments responsibly, and fostering a values-driven organisation. PRINCIPLES IN SUMMARY PRINCIPLES IN DETAIL Expand access to sustainable investments Aquila Capital offers investors access to a diversified range of equity and private debt investments spanning clean energy, energy transition, infrastructure, logistics, natural capital , and data centers. Leveraging our longstanding experience in sustainable investments, we help investors capture opportunities arising from the energy transition, targeting attractive risk-adjusted returns. We continuously refine our product offering to meet changing investor needs and market developments, providing tailored investment solutions across asset classes. Additionally, we are committed to measuring the ESG performance of our organisation and investments. For example, one way to measure the contribution to climate change mitigation of clean energy investments is by calculating avoided GHG emissions3. At Aquila Capital, we have developed a proprietary methodology to measure the actual1 and lifetime avoided emissions3 of relevant clean energy investments which is assessed on an annual basis. Examples of how we measure our progress towards this principle: • New sustainable investment products (e.g., renewable energy-focused fund) 1 Wiebeck, A., Arndt, B., 2023: ”Lifetime avoided emissions”. The baseline for the calculation has been set according to World Energy Outlook 2022 and will be revisited every three to five years. • Investment/product contribution to climate change mitigation (e.g., lifetime avoided emissions3 ) • ESG-related assessment scores (e.g., GRESB, PRI, etc.) Manage investments responsibly Aquila Capital is committed to managing investments responsibly by systematically integrating ESG throughout the investment process2. Given our exposure to a range of asset classes and investment structures, we have developed an ESG Management Framework to support the systematic identification, assessment, and monitoring of ESG risks and impacts. This Framework encompasses a system of policies, processes and tools used to identify, assess, mitigate and manage ESG factors at the product and investment levels. It covers all asset classes in our investment universe, from clean energy solutions, logistics, diversified infrastructure, data centers and natural capital to energy transition and more. Our ESG Integration Policy sets out how we apply this framework to ensure a consistent and robust approach. We integrate ESG factors at four key stages—origination, due diligence, investment decision and monitoring and reporting—while tailoring our analysis to the characteristics of each asset class. This approach enables us to identify material ESG risks and impacts, define practical mitigation measures and support stewardship throughout the investment lifecycle. The key counterparties of our investments, such as technology component suppliers, project developers, project operators, property managers and investee companies, play an important role in upholding our ESG standards. To apply our ESG standards in a consistent and standardised manner, we have established a Code of Conduct for Business Partners, which is integrated into major contractual agreements with key counterparties and investee companies. Furthermore, major contractual agreements typically include

FAQs

What is the purpose of Aquila Capital’s Sustainability Commitment?

It provides a structured framework to guide Aquila Capital’s strategic sustainability priorities across managed investments and corporate operations, with regular progress reporting for transparency and accountability.

How does Aquila Capital measure progress on climate mitigation from clean energy investments?

It uses a proprietary methodology to calculate actual and lifetime avoided emissions for relevant clean energy investments and assesses it on an annual basis.

What does responsible investment management include in this commitment?

It requires systematic integration of ESG throughout the investment process, supported by an ESG Management Framework that identifies, assesses, mitigates, and monitors ESG risks and impacts across asset classes.

How does the commitment address Aquila Capital’s corporate footprint and workplace values?

It includes annual measurement of corporate carbon footprint with reduction initiatives such as renewable electricity procurement, plus a Code of Ethics and workplace initiatives like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs and development and fitness opportunities.

Aug 24, 2026

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