Sustainable Development Capital LLP

Overview

Established in 2007, Sustainable Development Capital LLP (SDCL) is a leading investment firm specializing in clean energy, energy efficiency, and decentralized energy infrastructure projects. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and operates internationally with offices in New York, Hong Kong, Dublin, and Singapore. SDCL manages assets across various funds, including the SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust plc (SEIT), which is listed on the London Stock Exchange and focuses exclusively on energy efficiency projects. SDCL's investment strategy centers on developing and investing in sustainable energy infrastructure assets that reduce costs, lower carbon emissions, and enhance reliability. The firm deploys a wide range of commercially proven technologies, such as on-site renewables like solar paired with storage, renewable heat, cogeneration, and energy conservation measures including LED lighting, energy-efficient heating and cooling, motors, and building management systems. SDCL's portfolio spans sectors including technology, healthcare, commercial, industrial, and public sectors, encompassing enterprise and hyper-scale data centers, hospitals, industrial facilities, universities, warehouses, and hotels. In November 2025, SDCL expanded its capabilities by acquiring Volery Capital, a U.S.-based private equity firm focused on the energy transition. This acquisition created a comprehensive platform for sustainable investment capital, combining SDCL's real assets expertise with Volery's private equity investment capabilities. The combined firm manages over $2 billion in assets across more than 50 investments worldwide, reinforcing SDCL's position as a leader in funding and operating energy efficiency and decentralized energy generation projects. SDCL is authorized and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority and is a participant in the UN Global Compact, reflecting its commitment to responsible investment practices and sustainable development goals.

Investment Focus

• Focus on clean energy and energy efficiency projects
• Commitment to reducing carbon emissions
• Interest in decentralized energy infrastructure
• Preference for investments in technology, healthcare, commercial, industrial, and public sectors
• Alignment with sustainable development goals
• Willingness to engage in long-term partnerships
• Interest in both operational and development stage projects
• Preference for investments that offer stable and predictable income
• Alignment with SDCL's responsible investment policy
• Interest in global investment opportunities, particularly in the UK, Europe, North America, and Asia

Portfolio Companies