Environmental, Social and Governance ESG represents a term and a conceptual effort aimed at directing the attention of mainstream investors and analysts towards the significance and interconnectedness of environmental, social and governance issues. ESG refers to a set of criteria and standards that investors, businesses, and organizations use to evaluate and measure a company’s impact and performance in the areas and industries they operate.

An Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) represents an invaluable tool for organizations, aiding them in seamlessly integrating social and environmental objectives into their projects. This integration is achieved through a meticulously defined and standardized set of processes.

At TGH, we are unswervingly dedicated to fostering sustainable environmental and social development. Our unwavering commitment to sustainable development serves as the bedrock for our ESG and ESMS initiatives. It is this unwavering dedication that underscores our environmental and social responsibility, driven by the following key components:

1. Project-specific environmental and social framework: Our framework sets forth the environmental and social objectives and principles guiding each project toward achieving robust performance.
2. Identification of risks and impacts: We rigorously identify risks and impacts associated with each project, considering factors such as type, size, and location. The extent of this process is determined by the application of the mitigation hierarchy, in accordance with sector-specific best practices.
3. Management programs: Our programs encompass tailored mitigation measures designed to address the environmental and social risks and impacts identified in each project.
4. Organizational capacity and competence: Trustco maintains a structured approach that defines functions, responsibilities, roles, and authorities for the effective implementation of our ESMS.
5. Emergency preparedness and response: We have robust preparations and responses in place to address accidental and emergency situations related to our projects that may have the potential to harm people or the environment.
6. Stakeholder engagement: Through comprehensive analysis, we engage with project-affected individuals and entities with vested interests, including national and local authorities, neighbouring projects, and non-governmental organizations.

Monitoring and review: We diligently monitor and evaluate project progress and management programs to ensure compliance with established standards

At TGH, our adherence to ESG and ESMS principles ensures that the Group:

• Communicates clear environmental and social expectations to all stakeholders, including employees, clients, investees, contractors, and communities with whom we interact.
• Establishes strategic environmental and social objectives and actively develops new projects that prioritize environmental and social responsibility.
• Integrates environmental and social risk considerations into all our financing activities.
• Complies with national environmental and social regulations and international standards, refraining from providing financing to clients or investees who are non-compliant.
• Ensures ongoing compliance with applicable requirements for all financed projects.
• Builds and maintains relationships with stakeholders based on principles of honesty, transparency, mutual trust, and shared responsibility.
• Commits to continuous improvement in overall environmental and social performance through enhanced risk management practices.
• Invests in capacity-building for our staff to effectively identify environmental and social risks, reinforcing our commitment to responsible investment practices.