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Statement of Commitment
InfraCredit will support the adoption of EDGE certified buildings to promote climate-smart and resilient infrastructure through low-committed carbon housing. It has committed to EDGE certify over 80% of its building portfolio comprising 3,000 housing units to EDGE certification. This strategy forms a part of its roadmap in transitioning to a portfolio of investments that is aligned to the Paris Agreement across targeted areas of opportunity like Urban, semi- urban & rural infrastructure.
Environmental and Social Policy
InfraCredit is committed to promoting sustainable development which contributes to economic growth, capacity building, social development and environmental conservation. As part of our approach to being a responsible business, we believe that: (i) improving the technical and financial capacity to analyse and invest in bankable infrastructure projects (“Capacity Building”); and (ii) the consideration of environmental and social issues (“Environmental Sustainability”), is a fundamental part of sustainable good business practice.
InfraCredit ensures that all projects it finances by way of guarantees comply with both the relevant national legislation and with international best practice as set out in the International Finance Corporation’s (“IFC”) Performance standards on environmental and social sustainability with it’s guidance notes. Also, supporting general and sector-specific environmental, health and safety guidelines. In line with global best practices, InfraCredit has established an Environmental and Social Management Policy(“InfraCredit E&S Policy”) which guides the integration of environmental and social sustainability considerations in infrastructure project development.
We are committed to being a responsible investor, having become a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). The Principles are voluntary and aspirational tools and provide a framework for InfraCredit to integrate material environment, social and governance (ESG) factors into its investment and ownership practice in order to reduce risk, improve financial performance and satisfy the expectation of their beneficiaries and clients while investing responsibly.
Please read our Environmental and Social Policy here
Driving Nigeria’s Energy Transition with Purpose
Our Clean Energy Transition Strategy and Roadmap, a forward-looking blueprint underscores our steadfast commitment to fostering sustainable development in Nigeria. This publication aligns with our mission to mobilize catalytic finance for low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure projects while addressing the country’s unique energy and economic challenges.
This roadmap further reflects our dedication to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, a goal that aligns with Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. The strategy sets a progressive course toward 75% renewable energy integration in our Power portfolio by 2040.
InfraCredit’s approach integrates transparency, accountability, and impact measurement, ensuring that every initiative contributes to positive development outcomes at market, project, and end-user levels. By leveraging innovative financing solutions, such as blended finance mechanisms, we aim to unlock private capital for transformative projects in energy, transport, and urban infrastructure.
Through this strategy, we reaffirm our dedication to fostering a just and inclusive energy transition, supporting Nigeria’s ambition to build a sustainable, low-carbon future”.
Please read our Clean Energy Transition Strategy and Roadmap here
