Impact & ESG

Impact with discipline
and accountability.

For DevCap, impact is created through commercially resilient businesses that grow responsibly.

Our objectives

Outcomes that matter to businesses and the economies around them.

Quality employment

Productive, fairly managed jobs and stronger workplaces.

Gender inclusion

Opportunities for women as owners, leaders, employees, suppliers and consumers.

Essential access

Greater availability of products and services people rely on.

Local supply chains

Stronger production, sourcing, processing and distribution capacity.

Environmental responsibility

Better resource efficiency and management of material environmental risks.

Integrated throughout
01

Screen

Test alignment and identify exclusions before detailed work begins.

02

Assess

Identify intended outcomes, affected stakeholders and material ESG risks.

03

Plan

Agree relevant indicators, baselines and value-creation priorities.

04

Monitor

Review progress alongside financial and operational performance and respond where required.

05

Sustain

Consider the durability of impact in exit planning.

Industry alignment

Our approach is informed by recognised frameworks, including the Operating Principles for Impact Management, GIIN IRIS+, the 2X Criteria and the IFC Performance Standards.

These references describe standards informing our approach and do not, by themselves, imply formal certification or signatory status.