This marks the seventh consecutive assessment where InfraRed has achieved the highest possible PRI rating for its infrastructure business.
PRI* is an independent body backed by the United Nations, which is focussed on promoting responsible investment and ensuring that ESG factors are integrated into investment and ownership decisions. InfraRed has been a signatory to PRI since 2011.
Kate McKeon, Head of Sustainability at InfraRed Capital Partners, said:
“This rating provides recognition that InfraRed continues to be an industry-leader through our approach to sustainability. It demonstrates that ESG is integrated throughout our investment processes and active asset management.
“We are excited by the opportunity to continue raising the bar as we firmly believe that creating a positive impact on societies and the environment underpins strong investor returns.”
About InfraRed Capital Partners
InfraRed Capital Partners is an international infrastructure investment manager, investing in real assets which contribute positively to society and support the transition to a net zero future. It operates worldwide from offices in London, New York, Sydney and Seoul. With around 170 professionals, it manages US$14bn+ of equity capital in multiple private and listed funds, primarily for institutional investors across the globe.
At InfraRed, a long-term, sustainability-led mindset is essential to delivering lasting success, and this mindset directs its assessment and management of the Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aspects of its business. InfraRed has been a signatory of the Principles of Responsible Investment since 2011 and has been awarded triple A+ score in the 2020 review (relating to the 2019 assessment period). It is also a member of the Net Zero Asset Manager’s Initiative, a certified CarbonNeutral® company1 and is a TCFD supporter.
InfraRed is a part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life. Over the past 30 years, InfraRed has established itself as a highly successful developer and custodian of core infrastructure, renewable energy and real estate assets that play a vital role in supporting sustainable communities.
1 In accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol. Further information is available at https://carbonneutral.com/ the-carbonneutral-protocol
