Emit Capital Asset Management is delighted to announce its flagship climate finance fund has been awarded the top sustainability certification – ‘Sustainable Plus’ - by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). This certification signifies that the Emit Capital Climate Finance Equity Fund meets all the criteria of the Responsible Investment Standard for its product category; its sustainability objectives (as defined by RIAA) are clearly stated in legal documentation; investment selection and ownership activities align with stated sustainability objectives; and performance against one or more stated objectives and/or targets is tracked and reported.

Emit Capital believes in responsible investing that makes a positive impact. Our RIAA Responsible Investment Sustainable Plus Certification further validates our commitment to considering climate finance, ESG and impact investment considerations when making investment decisions.

Background
In May 2024, as a response to the maturing Responsible Investment market in Australasia, the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) launched a Sustainability Classifications Initiative that builds on RIAA's Responsible Investment Certification Program. The initiative introduces three classifications: Responsible, Sustainable, and Sustainable Plus, which will empower financial product providers to differentiate and educate the market about their investment products.

Disclaimer:

The Certification Symbol is issued by Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) ACN (641 046 666), AFSL (554110) and signifies that a product or service offers an investment style that takes into account environmental, social, governance or ethical considerations and that The Emit Capital Climate Finance Equity Fund adheres to the operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program for the category of Product. The classification signifies the degree to which sustainability is a consideration and binding investment criteria. The Emit Capital Climate Finance Equity Fund is assessed against RIAA’s Responsible Investment Standard and Assessment Note-Sustainability Classifications. There may be material differences between the definition and methodology of RIAA's classification system and the way the terms 'Responsible'/'Sustainable'/'Sustainable Plus' are used by the product in its own disclosures. For detailed information about RIAA, the Symbol and The Emit Capital Climate Finance Equity Fund’s methodology, performance, stock holdings, remuneration and details about other responsible investment products certified by RIAA, refer to www.responsiblereturns.com.au and our Financial Services Guide. 1

1. The Responsible Investment Certification Program provides general advice only and does not take into account any person’s objectives, financial situation, or needs. Neither the Symbol nor RIAA recommends to any person that any financial product is a suitable investment or that returns are guaranteed. Because of this, you should consider your own objectives, financial situation and if the advice relates to the acquisition, or possible acquisition, of a particular financial product. Certifications are current for 24 months and subject to change at any time.