Integrating Sustainability

From risk to opportunity

FMO believes that incorporating ESG opportunities into business models is essential for both mitigating risk and creating development impact. We work closely with our clients throughout the entire process to help them reach ESG goals.

A value-added process

FMO’s investment process adds value to our clients’ businesses by assessing, implementing and monitoring ESG practices.

ESG embedded in credit process

We work with our clients to assess their ESG risks, identify where ESG improvements can be made, and agree on action plans for addressing improvements – ensuring that we support our clients on their way to meeting them.

Examples of ESG solutions could be:

• Developing management systems
• Cutting carbon dioxide emissions
• Improving labor conditions 

• Reducing waste and increasing operational efficiencies

 Best practice standards

FMO has elected to employ best practice frameworks in guiding sustainability implementation in our clients’ businesses and support their progress.

Which is why FMO’s ESG process complies with internationally accepted banking, finance and sustainability criteria. Our policy is based on international standards such as the IFC Performance Standards and OECD guidelines.

But we also actively take part in developing and defining these standards, working together with organizations such as IFC and UNEPFI. We continue to look for new ways to define and incorporate innovative ESG practices.