50M+
Assets Managed
3
Core Industries Served
2008-Present
Legacy
Minerals Development Company Botswana (MDCB) seeks to be a responsible investor that integrates ESG factors into all its processes, specifically its investment decision-making and post-investment activities. The MDCB mission is “To generate attractive returns by investing in mining and mineral opportunities. We will do so as an active, innovative, and responsible shareholder”. MDCB is committed to contributing positively to the achievement of Botswana's Vision 2036 and the United Nations Sustainable Development and to supporting investment opportunities that contribute to the local socio-economic development and global competitiveness.

Framework
We’re reshaping our portfolio, investing in sustainable commodities to drive resilience and align with our ESG commitments.
ESG is at the heart of our investment decisions, balancing financial returns with positive environmental and social impact.
We engage with the companies we invest in, promoting strong ESG standards, ethical governance, and long-term sustainable practices.
Materiality is a fundamental concept in our approach to ESG considerations. We recognize that not all ESG issues are equally important or impactful to our investments and stakeholders. Therefore, we have established a robust framework to assess the materiality of ESG factors, ensuring that our decision-making processes focus on issues that a.re the most relevant to our investments and have the potential to affect long-term value creation significantly
At MDCB, we are committed to transparently reporting our ESG performance to our stakeholders. We aim to provide our Board of Directors with regular quarterly ESG performance reports that effectively communicate our progress, challenges, and initiatives. Furthermore, we aim to provide our public stakeholders with annual ESG reports that also communicate our progress, challenges, and initiatives.
A key component of our ESG integration approach is our comprehensive framework, which spans the entire investment process, systematically incorporating ESG analysis and engagement. We aim to identify investments that align with our values, mitigate risks, and contribute to positive financial returns as well as social and environmental outcomes. MDCB not only embraces responsible investing but also considers stewardship critical. The MDCB continuously engages with its investee companies to influence their strategic direction.
50M+
Assets Managed
3
Core Industries Served
2008-Present
Legacy