Responsible Investment
We believe in the importance of investing responsibly and that ESG management is as important as a project's technical characteristics or market conditions.
2021 ESG Report
RCF is committed to transparency, responsible investment and making positive impacts for our stakeholders. Our 2021 ESG report, describes our approach to managing key ESG themes across our business and within our portfolio companies, and shares updates on our future strategy.*
*This report includes sustainability data for the year ending December 31, 2021.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Integration
As a mining-focused alternative investment firm, RCF understands the inherent risks associated with mining. As part of its investment analysis and risk management strategy, RCF integrates ESG matters into its due diligence process and ownership activities, which it believes contributes to the improvement of long-term returns and more sustainable businesses.
Engagement
RCF actively engages with its portfolio companies throughout the investment process and encourages them to implement responsible mining and ESG practices into their business systems. RCF regularly reviews ESG performance and works with portfolio companies to ensure strategies are in place to mitigate ESG risks and recognize related opportunities.
Accountability
RCF became a signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in 2013. RCF continuously works to strengthen and improve its responsible investment practices by working with industry specialists, tracking ESG trends and fulfilling its annual PRI reporting requirements.