
Our commitments
As an industrial investment company, Arendals Fossekompani is constantly looking for new investments and M&A opportunities. We invest in technology related companies in which we can significantly impact long-term value creation. Potential new joint ventures, investments and M&A candidates will be evaluated related to AFK's responsible investment scope and screening process.
What we look for
Arendals Fossekompani is looking for investments related to the three core sectors where we have our strengths and competencies: Digitalization, electrification and green energy.
Digitalization is one of the important pillars for EU to be able to transform their economy. For investments in companies in the digitalization space, the criteria of "do no significant harm" (DNSH) is essential.
New investments related to electrification and green energy must meet a wider set of investment criteria. Our investments in these two sectors should show a potential to contribute to, or to be transformed to contribute to, one of the six environmental objectives defined by the EU Taxonomy, as well as the DNSH criteria.
The investment should do no significant harm to the other five objectives, and; the investment should meet minimum safeguards, such as OECD Guidelines and more.
Green financing
Arendals Fossekompani's Green Bond Framework is aligned with the Green Bond Principles published by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA). It defines investments eligible for financing by green bonds issued by Arendals Fossekompani. In addition, this Green Bond Framework outlines the process used to identify, select and report on eligible projects.
Use of proceeds for the green bond is related to two categories: Renewable energy and eco-efficient and/or circular economy adapted products, production technologies and processes.
Ambitions and goals for 2022
100% ESG onboarding
100% ESG onboarding
Ensure new investments are ESG onboarded.
100% EU Taxonomy eligibility
100% EU Taxonomy eligibility
in new investments.
Become member of PRI
Become member of PRI
The PRI (six Principles for Responsible Investment) is the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment.
Develop best practice sustainability manual
Develop best practice sustainability manual
for M&A processses and business development.