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Our definition of Sustainability

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The term “Sustainable Technology” or “Cleantech” describes technologies that enable more

valuable use of natural resources and greatly reduced ecological impact among other

technological benefits. Although there is currently no standardized comprehensive definition

for Sustainable Technology (such as the SIC code), there are  three important characteristics 

that define a Sustainable Technology:

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Dematerializiation and efficiency

The technology enables significant savings in terms of use of amounts of materials and energy.

 

Substitution

The technology enables a shift from:

(i) non-renewable resources (energy and material) to renewable ones,

(ii) non-biodegradable or persistent materials/chemicals to bio-degradable ones

(iii) ecosystem consuming extractive systems to renewing and restorative ones.

 

Prevention

The technology prevents emissions, contamination and/or negative environmental impact.

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Sustainable Technologies Fund is a signatory of United Nations's Principle for Responsible Investment (PRI) which stand for environmentally and socially sound investment.