Investing in Asia's Future, Responsibly

Gobi Partners approaches sustainability as a driver of long-term value creation and risk management. Gobi integrates sustainability throughout the investment lifecycle, from screening and due diligence to portfolio engagement, value creation and exit. Sustainability at Gobi informs capital allocation and founder partnership. The firm views resilient systems, strong governance, and inclusive growth as essential to building companies that endure across market cycles.

A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH
BUiLT FOR ASIA

Asia sits at the centre of global growth, innovation, and demographic change. The region also faces structural pressures spanning climate exposure, resource constraints, unequal access to essential services, and workforce transformation.

Gobi’s sustainability approach reflects these realities. The firm invests in companies addressing systemic challenges while unlocking scalable, long-term opportunities across emerging and underserved markets. The focus remains on strengthening economic systems, broadening participation, and supporting innovation resilient to structural and cyclical change.

PILLARs OF SUSTAINABLE VALUE CREATION

Gobi's sustainability strategy centres on three interconnected pillars that guide capital deployment, portfolio engagement, and ecosystem partnerships across the platform.

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Economic Growth Through Sustainability

Investing in companies that improve resource efficiency, reduce waste and develop more sustainable business models.

CORE

Community, Opportunity, Resilience and Equity

Supporting companies that strengthen communities, expand access to opportunity, build resilience and create more equitable outcomes.

TAQWATECH

Unlocking Opportunity in the Global Halal Economy

Backing technology that addresses the needs and opportunities of Muslim consumers and communities.

SUSTAINABILITY EMBEDDED ACROSS THE INVESTMENT CYCLE

Gobi integrates sustainability throughout the investment lifecycle, from initial screening and due diligence to investment, portfolio monitoring, value creation and exit.Sustainability considerations inform risk assessment, governance expectations and long-term value creation alongside financial analysis. The firm aligns its practices with recognised global standards, including the UN Global Compact, UN Women’s Empowerment Principles, SASB, and the GHG Protocol, ensuring consistency and comparability across markets.

A commitment Grounded in Purpose and performance

Gobi Partners applies ESG as a strategic lens across sourcing, diligence, portfolio engagement, and reporting. Its approach aligns with global standards including the UN Global Compact, UN Women’s Empowerment Principles, SASB, and the GHG Protocol, ensuring consistency across all markets.

Sustainability in practice

Across the portfolio, Gobi measures how companies strengthen their operations, communities and governance alongside financial performance.
Circular Economy

Reduced waste, emissions, and resource intensity

Social Inclusion

Expanded access to finance, healthcare, education, and commerce

Future Skills and Productivity

Platforms supporting workforce readiness and digital capability

Women in Leadership

Strong representation across founder and executive roles

TaqwaTech

Innovation advancing inclusive growth within Muslim communities

Looking Ahead

Gobi’s next phase will focus on greater regional ownership of sustainability while maintaining consistent standards across the firm. Priorities include strengthening regional ESG capabilities, integrating sustainability metrics further into investment assessment, expanding founder education and improving accountability across the platform.

SUSTAINABILITY Reporting

Gobi Partners publishes an annual Sustainability Report outlining progress across environmental, social, and governance dimensions. Reporting covers carbon metrics, diversity data, circular economy contributions, governance indicators, and portfolio impact.

2025

2025 Sustainability Report

2024

2024 Sustainability Report

2023

2023 Sustainability Report

2022

2022 Sustainability Report

2021

2021 Sustainability Report

Grievance & whistleblowing channel

Gobi Partners maintains a dedicated channel for reporting concerns related to environmental, social, or governance matters across its operations or portfolio companies. All submissions are reviewed confidentially by the Sustainability and Compliance teams and handled in accordance with the firm’s governance standards.

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