Sustainability
Focusing on high sustainability standards has always been
integral to FMO's business. Our Moving Frontiers strategy, which
aims to further enhance FMO's development impact, has moved the
meeting of environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria even
higher up on our agenda.
Complying with international standards and ESG criteria has
several benefits. Over the years, FMO has noted that clients who
realize a high financial return on investment typically adhere to
high ESG standards. The economic crisis confirmed this correlation:
companies in our portfolio which proved more resilient generally
have good ESG standards.
Focusing on ESG criteria can help businesses identify
opportunities for revenue growth and market access. It stimulates
innovation and can help save costs. It can also help businesses
increase productivity, enhance access to capital and bring their
risk management to a higher level.