Responsible Investment: A Strategic Lever for Companies and Investors
Ebène, Friday, 11th April 2025 – ESG Intellis Solutions and Accresco Investment Management, in collaboration with the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI), brought together high-level professionals for a breakfast meeting on sustainable investment. Responsible investment is today redefining the codes of finance by prioritising ESG criteria in investment decisions and shareholder engagement. This exclusive event allowed decision-makers and experts from the financial sector to better understand the recent guidelines from the Financial Services Commission (FSC).
This strategic gathering, held yesterday at Le Magellan restaurant in Trianon, forms part of a strong movement to transform the local and international economic landscape, highlighting the urgency and relevance of integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into investment decisions. The rich and constructive exchanges during this breakfast session allowed participants to obtain informed answers to their questions, with experts such as Accresco and ESG Intellis Solutions sharing their analyses to offer concrete and strategic insights on ESG issues and their impact on investment decisions. The event also allowed participants to deepen their understanding of regulatory requirements and discover concrete approaches to ESG performance.
ESG Intellis Solutions: Supporting Companies in the ESG Transition
The regulatory landscape for sustainable investment is rapidly taking shape, notably with the recent publication of new guidelines by the Financial Services Commission. In this context, ESG Intellis Solutions, with its local and international expertise, positions itself as a true catalyst for ESG transformation, helping companies access green finance, avoid greenwashing and make sustainability a lever for value creation.
“The integration of ESG criteria into investment strategies is no longer an option but a necessity to ensure sustainable and responsible growth. Through this session, we wanted to offer a space for constructive and quality dialogue around these crucial issues, whilst emphasising the importance of solid technical support adapted to local regulatory realities,” says Harsheenee Aujayeb, Managing Director of ESG Intellis Solutions.
With its mastery of local and international regulatory frameworks—from the Climate Change Act to IFRS standards and FSC guidelines—ESG Intellis Solutions offers targeted support in consulting, ESG reporting and climate risk management. It also supports companies in implementing Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) obligations.
Accresco: Strategic Partner to Support the Transition to Responsible Finance
In a context where investors are seeking sustainable financial returns whilst meeting ESG criteria requirements, Accresco positions itself as a key player capable of supporting investors. Through a rigorous approach based on fundamental analysis, Accresco has developed Sustainable Value Investing, an exclusive methodology that combines best practices linking three fundamental dimensions: Quality Investing, focused on the solidity and resilience of companies; ESG Investing, taking into account environmental, social and governance criteria in analysis; and Value Investing, based on identifying assets with high potential.
“Accresco Investment Management positions itself as a trusted advisor for institutional and private investors wishing to fully integrate responsible investment principles into their strategy. This integrated strategy allows for the construction of concentrated portfolios, composed of large-cap companies offering both strong profitability, low earnings volatility, a sustainable competitive advantage and exemplary governance. Our objective: to reconcile sustainable performance and positive impact on society,” affirms Oliver Müller, Chief Investment Officer of Accresco.
Mauritius, Future Regional Hub for Sustainable Investment
Responsible investment constitutes a powerful lever to finance the ecological transition and accelerate the transformation of production and consumption patterns, by favouring the most virtuous companies in terms of sustainable development.
“We are witnessing a rapid and concrete evolution of responsible investment practices. More and more investors are seeking to combine financial performance and positive impact, whilst better integrating ESG risks. Asset owners show strengthened ambition, managers refine their approaches, and investment in private markets continues to grow. Climate and social issues are also gaining importance in investment strategies. This global movement opens new perspectives for financial centres like Mauritius, called to play a leading role in the region,” affirms Tendai Matika, Head of Africa, Responsible Investment Ecosystems at UN PRI.
The United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment is an international organisation that promotes the integration of ESG factors into investment decisions. Launched in April 2006, this initiative offers a voluntary framework allowing investors to reconcile sustainability and long-term financial performance. The PRI initiative counts more than 5,300 participating financial institutions. These institutions participate by becoming signatories to the six key principles of the PRI, then regularly submitting reports on their progress. Note that Mauritius currently has 22 signatories.
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