The rapid economic development of China has played a significant role in lifting a large number of China's population of 1.2 billion out of poverty. As an investor, Origo believes it has made a small but positive contribution to this process.

It is vital that Origo retains its reputation as a responsible investor, both with potential investee companies and government authorities to ensure continued access to investment opportunities. Therefore, in everything we do, we seek to further our reputation as a good corporate citizen that behaves responsibly and complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Whilst commercial considerations remain paramount, before making any investment decision, Origo considers the social and environmental impacts of the business in which we are investing. We have a substantial exposure to green and sustainable companies, and a number of our portfolio companies such as Aqualyng, HaloSource, and IRCA provide commercial solutions to environmental and social problems.

Figure: Investment Criteria eclipsed by our Social and Environmental Criteria.