Zero Point Partners

Positioning itself as an ESG leader

Advised a local microfinance bank on positioning itself as an ESG leader and accessing international ESG funds for financial inclusion projects

Problem

A local microfinance bank wanted to position itself as an ESG leader and tap into international ESG-linked funds for their climate insurance and financial inclusion initiatives

Solution

Developed a GHG inventory of the bank’s Scope 1, 2 and select Scope 3 emissions, crafted an ESG policy focusing on material topics and conducted a customized workshop on ESG for the bank’s C-suite and senior management

Value Add

Enabled the bank to identify its emissions hotspots, align with local and international ESG strategy & disclosure best practices, incorporate ESG risk management and strengthen governance across operations by setting up an ESG Steering Committee