INDUSTRIES
Defence
A manufacturer of advanced communication and surveillance systems for defence and homeland security was preparing a capital raise for dual-use R&D, without a structured approach to environmental and social risk.
THE CHALLENGE
Innovation capability, limited access to capital
Investors increasingly asked for transparency on climate impact, ethical sourcing, cybersecurity governance, and workforce diversity, while many apply blanket sector exclusions. The absence of ESG due diligence, climate scenario analysis, and taxonomy-aligned investment plans weakened the company's position with European and multilateral capital providers.
Taxonomy misalignment
Perceived reputational risk
Carbon-intensive operations
Leverage sensitivities
OUR APPROACH
How we structured the solution
01
Impact-linked value model
Decarbonisation spend modelled so that emissions avoided are tied to earnings uplift and covenant relief, giving investors a transparent reference before formal rules change.
02
Sustainability-linked financing
A term loan paired with an export-credit-backed green equipment lease.
03
Stakeholder roadshow
Sessions for credit committees and ESG-oriented funds translating security-of-supply arguments into risk-adjusted returns.
04
Adaptive covenants
Terms designed to recalibrate as international rules evolve, preserving the option to refinance through labelled bonds.
THE OUTCOME
ESG and sustainable finance readiness that respects sector sensitivities while strengthening investor alignment.
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