Responsible Investment Statement
Sarona has always believed in the power of simultaneously combining economic, community and environmental objectives. It has proven that this holistic approach can make good business sense, but moreover is the right thing to do for the earth and communities.
Sarona will encourage and nurture frontier and emerging market growth-oriented forward-thinking companies who espouse the following:
Sarona is contributing to the improvement of lives in:
- ~16,000,000 Clients
- ~110,000 Employees
- 15,000+ Small to Mid-Market Companies
- ~12,000 Suppliers and Distributors
- ~175 MW of Clean Energy
- 40+ Countries
- 15 Sectors
Data is self-reported and current as of September 30, 2011
- Job creation, progressive human resource policies, training and benefits, community development and leadership
- Engage base of the pyramid vendors and benefit base of the pyramid communities
Environmental Conditions
- Use of cleaner energy sources, protecting water, land, air and bio diversity
- Support and promote environmentally friendly suppliers and operating systems
Financial Conditions
- Business and ethical excellence with strong financial performance
Sarona believes pricing should be market-based, fair and transparent to all clients, and aims to encourage:
- Local legislation to require transparent systems
- Increased competition
- Credit bureau review
- Bank regulator supervision