Our Investment Criteria

We carefully select our infrastructure projects based on three criteria: impact, value creation and risk management.

Impact

We prioritise high-impact projects. Each investment opportunity is evaluated against the following three criteria:

  • Accessibility: Will the infrastructure provide a service that is accessible or affordable?
  • Functionality: Will the service be reliable and secure?
  • Sustainability: Will it have a low-carbon footprint?

The results are then analysed in relation to two complementary criteria: the needs of the country and the project’s development potential.

Value Creation

As an investor, we make sure that the projects we support create value. They must be profitable, drive growth and help improve people’s quality of life. We work closely with our partners to achieve these goals and to promote scaling up or significant transformation.

Environmental and Social (E&S) Risk Management

Each project opportunity is evaluated against the International Finance Corporation (IFC) performance standards. We place particular emphasis on ensuring projects align with the Paris Climate Agreement and protect biodiversity. Where risks are identified, we require the inclusion of additional E&S clauses in the shareholder agreement.

Compliance Risk Management

Our compliance mechanism – fight against corruption, money laundering and the financing of terrorism – is based on the most demanding standards of our shareholders, adapted to the specific risks of the countries and sectors in which we operate. Due diligence is carried out as part of the review of each operation and may be supplemented by additional risk management measures if necessary.