SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability Risk Integration (SFDR Article 3)

DAA Ventures integrates sustainability risks into its investment decision-making process. These risks include environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors that could materially impact the financial performance of an investment.

As part of our process:

  • Sustainability risks are considered during the initial screening of opportunities, with a focus on alignment with DAA’s ESG criteria.

  • During due diligence, we perform a high-level assessment of climate-related risks (both transition and physical), governance quality, and social impacts, where data is available.

  • Where relevant, ESG considerations are reflected in investment terms, shareholder agreements, or post-investment engagement.

The assessment of these risks is qualitative and tailored to the early-stage nature of our investments. Our investment team is supported by an internal ESG function, and our risk integration approach is consistent with the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and aligned with the evolving expectations under SFDR.

Principal Adverse Impacts Statement (SFDR Article 4)

DAA Ventures does not currently consider the principal adverse impacts (“PAIs”) of investment decisions on sustainability factors as defined under Article 4(1)(a) of the SFDR.

This decision reflects the characteristics of our activity as a venture capital investor in early-stage companies, where consistent and comparable data on sustainability indicators is not always available. We continue to monitor the regulatory environment and may review this position as practices and disclosures within the industry evolve.