Jungle Ventures is committed to building a resilient and forward-looking investment portfolio that aligns with climate goals and responses to emerging climate risks and opportunities. As a leading venture capital firm focused on India and Southeast Asia — the two regions exposed to physical climate risk and regulatory shifts — we recognise that addressing climate risks is increasingly central to preparing the portfolio for future market and operating environments.
This strategy articulates Jungle’s strategic intent to mitigate climate-related risks across the portfolio and to support founders in developing climate-resilient, carbon-efficient business models that will thrive in a transitioning global economy.
The climate strategy is anchored in the following key aspirations:
To operationalise this commitment, Jungle undertook a structured climate risk assessment and strategy design process:
1. Mapped country-specific physical and transition risks across priority geographies using global datasets and region-specific projection
2. Assessed risks under Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) climate scenarios (Orderly Below 2°C and Hot House World)
3. Identified and analysed climate exposure in key sectors aligned with Jungle’s investment thesis
4. Developed a proprietary Climate Risk Assessment Tool, supported by tailored mitigation and decarbonisation pathways for each sector
5. Established a monitoring framework to ensure risk tracking and progress visibility
6. Conducted capacity building and training to equip stakeholders with the knowledge and tools to understand and address climate risks
This strategy allows Jungle to:
Through this strategy, Jungle Ventures aims to be a trusted partner in fulfilling Limited Partners’ dual expectations of returns and responsibility.