Partnering for prosperity for all

• SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation

   

  Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all through:

  
  SDG 6.1 Safe and affordable drinking water

  SDG 6.4 Water use efficiency

  Societal benefits	Access to clean water and sanitation is a basic human right and is essential for reducing poverty and improving overall well-being  It is vital for agriculture, biodiversity and economic growth but also keeps children in school and increases opportunities for women and girls in rural areas
  Business benefits	Investec has established expertise in funding and structuring infrastructure projects We partner with our clients to finance innovative water solutions which help communities and business growth  We ensure our water is sustainably sourced and responsibly used in all of our  offices
  Examples of our impact	Investec funds the provision of clean water to rural communities in Mpumalanga and Limpopo through our partnership with EDT and Innovation Africa We finance safe water storage e.g. ABECO Tanks in South Africa We finance water saving solutions e.g. Propelair in UK

• SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy

  Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all through:

   

  SDG 7.2 Increasing the share of renewable energy

  Societal benefit	Renewable energy powers our economies and daily lives Renewable energy positively impacts education, health and learning. It also reduces and/or eliminates toxic greenhouse gas emissions and is vital for a transition to a low-carbon economy
  Business benefit	Investec has international expertise in financing and developing energy generation and transmission We aim to minimise and manage energy consumption in all our offices We finance infrastructure solutions that promote renewable energy We assist our clients reduce their emissions and encourage investment in renewables and divestment from fossil fuels
  Examples of our impact	Investec participates in £1.6bn of renewable projects globally 86% of our energy lending portfolio is in clean energy We financed the Kathu Solar Park with R8.5mn spent on 27 socio-economic development projects during construction phase (plus 1% of revenues for next 20 years) We created a clean energy fund, Revego Africa Energy and committed R1bn to the fund   We finance energy solutions for corporates and households e.g. Mettle Solar

• SDG 4: Quality education

  Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all through:

   

  SDG 4.3: Equal access to education

  SDG 4.4: Increasing the number of youth with relevant skills 

   

  Societal benefit	Education results in higher employment opportunities and income to individuals in society Education also results in enhanced skills, improved social well-being and quality of life, and access to networks
  Business benefit	Investec contributes to a greater pool of talent for our workforce through supporting quality education We finance and facilitate education and vocational businesses  We partner with clients to enhance quality education and skills development in South Africa
  Examples of our impact	Investec invests significantly in opportunities for the development of our employees e.g. staff bursaries, L&D programmes, CA programme, IT grad programme etc. We contribute to a greater pool of talent and create economic participants through our community programmes e.g. Promaths in South Africa and Arrival Education in the UK We support skills development and learnerships e.g. YES initiative 55% of our funds in Wealth & Investment's philanthropic offering are allocated to education We fund education solutions e.g. Richfield Holdings and Invictus Education Group in South Africa

• SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth

  Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all through:

   

  SDG 8.5: Full and productive employment and decent work

  SDG 8.9: Promote sustainable tourism 

  Societal benefit	Decent work and economic growth reduces inequality and poverty and improves self worth Entrepreneurship and job creation eradicates forced and child labour, slavery and human trafficking
  Business benefit	At Investec, we use our specialist skills to support our clients in growing their businesses, employ more people and contribute to economic growth We finance entrepreneurs who are critical in accelerating job creation and supporting sustained economic growth
  Examples of our impact	Our policies and business practices guide conduct and ensure our staffs' actions and attitudes reflect the Investec values We employ >10 000 staff We support youth employment through the YES initiative (>1 200 youth placed with 11 partners) We support entrepreneurship programmes through our community programmes (e.g. the Global Exposure Programme in South Africa and Bromley by Bow in the UK) We have a particular focus on funding SMMEs and entrepreneurs e.g. ASA International Group We contribute to economic growth through supporting tourism e.g. a public/private partnership with Wesgro to help secure direct routes into Cape Town International Airport

• SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

  Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation through:

   

  SDG 9.5: Upgrading technological capabilities

  SDG 9.A: Facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development 

  Societal benefit	Building quality infrastructure and sustainable industrial development boosts productivity, incomes, and standards of living, leading to better health and education outcomes Technology and innovation are vital in addressing environmental and economic challenges
  Business benefit	Investec partners with the private sector and government for delivery of infrastructure through the provision of expertise to ensure successful funding, implementation and development of projects We identify opportunities to finance innovative technological or digital solutions to solve various socio-economic challenges Our IT infrastructure is resilient and efficient  We have a focused digital strategy We host staff ‘hackathons’ to encourage innovation
  Examples of our impact	Investec funds critical infrastructure projects We support infrastructure development e.g. Investec Asset Management's Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund We finance innovative technology e.g. partnership with an Israeli late-stage technology venture capital fund that invests in funds such as Vayyar Imaging Ltd that detects tumours We fund fintech start-ups e.g. partnership with Crossfin to fund early-stage African start-ups We support rural digital learning through our community programmes e.g. fund computers and tablets for the Good Work Foundation's digital learning centres in the Bushbuckridge community in South Africa

• SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities

  Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable through:

   

  SDG 11.1: Providing access for all to safe and affordable housing

  SDG 11.2: Providing access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all

  SDG 11.C: Supporting sustainable and resilient buildings 

   

   

  Societal benefit	Sustainable cities and communities reduces vulnerability to factors like natural disasters, overcrowding and air pollution It also improves overall health and quality of life
  Business benefit	Investec's property business focuses on developments that bring value to surrounding communities and invests in sustainable and resilient buildings  We finance innovative technologies that can contribute to more sustainable transport systems and safer, robust infrastructure solutions
  Examples of our impact	Investec funds sustainable property developments e.g. Cornubia Mall in South Africa We fund affordable housing projects e.g. housing development in Adelaide, Australia  We work with communities in rural areas to conserve biodiversity and support the economy of wildlife e.g. Investec Rhino Lifeline, wild dog programme, Good Work Foundation etc. We fund sustainable transport systems e.g. Engenie in the UK We invested in a UK-based company specialising in electric vehicle rapid chargers that are being installed across London