Our Approach to ESG - The QInvest ESG Policy
The QInvest ESG Policy provides a framework for embedding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles across our operations, investment practices and stakeholder engagements. The policy demonstrates our commitment to ESG integration, sustainability and ethical governance, which align with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
QInvest’s governance structure ensures the effective integration of ESG principles across the company.
ESG Integration Across Key Areas
Environmental Commitments
QInvest is committed to aligning its environmental practices with sustainability goals while adhering to Shariah compliance requirements. The company conducts periodic reviews of portfolio emissions and environmental impacts. When feasible and based on market availability, QInvest prioritizes investments in sustainable projects with environmental benefits.
The company also seeks to improve energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and waste management across operations.
Climate change presents significant financial and operational risks, including physical risks (e.g., extreme weather events, rising sea levels) and transition risks (e.g., regulatory changes, technological advancements, evolving market dynamics). QInvest is committed to identifying, assessing, and managing climate-related risks and opportunities.
Social Commitments
QInvest recognizes its social responsibility and integrates it into its operations and investment activities. The company fosters long-term client relationships built on trust, transparency, and tailored services.
QInvest aims to provide targeted training on workplace safety, wellness, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Governance Commitments
QInvest’s governance structure ensures transparency, accountability and alignment with ESG principles and Shariah compliance and has embedded ESG considerations into investment processes.
QInvest implements AML/CTF measures, including transaction due diligence and periodic staff training, and enforces a zero-tolerance policy on corruption, bribery, and unethical conduct.
QInvest is also committed to safeguarding data privacy and cybersecurity in compliance with local laws and regulations.
The company follows Shariah governance guidelines by excluding prohibited sectors and ensuring alignment with Islamic finance principles.
ESG Integration in Investment Activities
QInvest incorporates ESG considerations into its investment process to align with strategic objectives and risk management. The scope and depth of our analysis depends on factors such as the availability of information, the degree of control we have over a particular investment, and our ability to exert influence, each of which varies depending on the transaction type.
- Due Diligence: ESG assessments are conducted using a sector-based approach, leveraging Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) materiality map to identify material sustainability risks and opportunities. A bottom-up validation ensures relevance to each investment, assessing controls and mitigation strategies.
- Evaluation & Decision-Making: ESG due diligence findings are documented and reviewed by the Investment Committee (IC) alongside financial and strategic considerations.
- Post-Investment Review: Where necessary, ESG assessments continue post-investment to ensure comprehensive risk management. Monitoring efforts are focused on the investments over which QInvest has most influence.
Advisory services may apply ESG controls where relevant to the client’s mandate.
This structured approach ensures ESG factors are embedded across the investment lifecycle, supporting informed decision-making.
Transparency and Reporting
QInvest is committed to transparent and accurate ESG reporting through the publication of an annual ESG report which discloses key ESG metrics and achievements. The company also conducts periodic assessments of ESG KPIs across relevant business units.
Training and Awareness
To ensure effective ESG implementation across QInvest’s investment, advisory, and operational activities, structured ESG training and capacity-building initiatives will be rolled out to build awareness of QInvest’s ESG Policy and guidelines.
Policy Review
QInvest will ensure its ESG Policy remains effective by conducting periodic reviews to align with regulatory updates and best practices and incorporate stakeholder and employee feedback.