Full ESG Approach

Our Commitment to ESG: Embedding Sustainability at the Core of National Development

At NCDF Investment Management Plc, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are fully embedded into our investment philosophy, fund structuring, and operating platforms. We do not view ESG as a marketing label — for NCDF Invest, ESG is an operational mandate that governs every fund we manage, every PPP we structure, every SPV we operate, and every partnership we engage

Our ESG approach reflects both our responsibility as an institutional fund manager regulated by SEC Nigeria and our unique position as Nigeria’s leading blended finance platform mobilizing capital for national infrastructure, inclusive economic growth, and climate resilience.

The NCDF ESG Model: Development-Embedded Capital Formation

Unlike conventional fund managers, NCDF Invest operates at the intersection of:

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Diaspora Capital Mobilization
Sovereign Institutional Co-Investment
SME and Venture Capital Development
Climate-Aligned National Infrastructure Delivery

Our ESG framework is therefore fully embedded at fund level, portfolio company level, and project execution level, ensuring that both our investors and national stakeholders achieve measurable development outcomes with every naira deployed.

Steps in Our ESG Integration Process

Environmental (E): Financing Nigeria’s Climate Transition

NCDF Invest aligns all fund platforms and portfolio companies with Nigeria’s:

Energy Transition Plan (ETP 2060)
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Climate Agreement
National Climate Policy and ESG Regulations

NCDF Invest aligns all fund platforms and portfolio companies with Nigeria’s:

Energy Transition Plan (ETP 2060)
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Climate Agreement
National Climate Policy and ESG Regulations

Environmental Focus Areas:

✅ Renewable Energy Generation (Solar, Hybrid Utility-Scale & Distributed Power)
✅ Green Housing & Climate-Resilient Building Designs
✅ Circular Economy & Waste-to-Energy Projects
✅ Low-Carbon Agro-Industrial Parks
✅ Clean Energy Powered Smart Cities
✅ Green Bond Issuance & Climate Finance Mobilization
✅ Carbon Reduction Accounting & Impact Reporting

Environmental Impact Highlights:

Over 750,000 tons of CO₂ reduction projected across NCDF renewable energy, housing, and agro-processing platforms within 5 years of full capital deployment.

Social (S): Inclusive Economic Growth & National Development

Social impact is at the very centre of NCDF’s mandate. Every fund we manage directly contributes to Nigeria’s national development priorities while creating long-term shared prosperity across citizens, communities, and generations.

Social Impact Pillars:

✅ Affordable Housing Development (10,000 units targeted)
✅ National Healthcare Infrastructure Expansion
✅ Education PPP Infrastructure (BrightNation Education SPV)
✅ Youth Entrepreneurship & SME Funding (Opportunity Growth Fund)
✅ Women-Led Business Empowerment (Minimum 40% SME Allocation)
✅ Financial Inclusion (Konto Financial Group Cooperative Banking)
✅ Diaspora Participation in Nation Building (G-DOI & Diaspora Funds)
✅ Community Job Creation (Over 25,000 jobs projected)
✅ Poverty Reduction & Social Equity Advancement

Social Return on Investment (SROI):

NCDF Invest projects an estimated ₦1.80 in measurable national development value for every ₦1 invested, delivering both financial returns and long-term social transformation.

Governance (G): Full Institutional Governance & Regulatory Compliance

NCDF Invest is fully licensed and regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Nigeria), with strict institutional governance frameworks across fund management, capital deployment, portfolio company operations, and reporting.

Governance Structures:

✅ Board of Directors Oversight (NCDF Invest & SPV Boards)
✅ Independent Investment Committees
✅ Limited Partner (LP) Advisory Committees for Fund Investors
✅ Audit, Risk & Compliance Committees
✅ Annual Third-Party External Audits
✅ SEC Nigeria Regulatory Disclosures & Quarterly Fund Reporting
✅ Public-Private PPP Contracting Frameworks (ICRC & State PPP Authorities)
✅ Anti-Corruption & Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Standards
✅ Full Alignment with SEC ESG Regulatory Guidelines & IFRS Sustainability Standard

Investor Transparency:

Full LP financial disclosures, audited fund accounts, quarterly impact reporting, and independent ESG assurance mechanisms.

Global ESG Alignment & Development Partner Readiness

NCDF Invest’s ESG framework is fully aligned with international development partner standards, including:

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
IFC Performance Standards
Nigeria’s Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF)
Paris Agreement & Climate Transition Frameworks
World Bank Environmental and Social Standards
Africa Green Finance Facility Guidelines
SEC Nigeria ESG Disclosure Frameworks

The NCDF ESG Advantage

✅Government-Embedded Fund Platform
✅ Fully Regulated Institutional Fund Manager
✅ PPP Development Pipeline De-risked by Public Sector Approvals
✅ Diaspora Capital Mobilization Mechanism
✅ Global Climate Finance & Green Bond Compatibility
✅ Transparent Governance & Fully Audited Fund Operations
✅ Measurable Development Impact Across All Fund

“For NCDF Invest, ESG is not an external compliance issue — it is embedded in our DNA as Nigeria’s most comprehensive blended finance institution.”

Contact Our ESG Office

For LP investors, DFIs, public sector partners, or technical due diligence inquiries on NCDF Invest’s ESG frameworks:

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +234 70 1888 8063