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About SEMSI

The SEM Sustainability Index (SEMSI)

Promoting sustainability, good governance and transparent business practices

Launched in September 2015 by SEM, SEMSI is an index designed to monitor the price performances of SEM-listed companies that have undergone a comprehensive independent audit, ensuring their commitment to best sustainability practices. The sustainability criteria of SEMSI encompass the four major pillars of corporate sustainability: Environmental, Governance, Social, and Economic.

 

These criteria are rooted in the G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative, adapted to reflect the current Mauritian business environment.

Background

There has been, over the past few years, an increasing awareness at the corporate level in Mauritius about the need to include the sustainability variable in the business equation. Given its pivotal role in the economy, the SEM found itself in a unique position to bring its support to those listed companies which are already actively pursuing sustainability initiatives, while also facilitating responsible investment.

By setting up SEMSI, the SEM has taken a leading role in creating a more sustainable capital market. This forward-thinking initiative makes SEM the second Exchange in sub-Saharan Africa to promote sustainability through a Sustainability Index.

Criteria

SEMSI has an integrated approach and takes into consideration all four key pillars of sustainability (economic, environmental, social and corporate governance).

The SEMSI criteria of eligibility are based on the Global Reporting Initiative G4 Guidelines and are aligned with international ESG and related sustainability issues, while also taking local imperatives into account.

The criteria are intended to be up-to-date and developed over time, with the aim of encouraging constant improvement in sustainability performance.

Creating value for investors

  • Helping investors make better informed investment decisions.
  • SEMSI constituents have been screened against established ESG criteria.
  • There is a potential share price premium for companies meeting the minimum criteria to be included in SEMSI.
  • SEMSI comprises diversity in sectors of activity and market capitalisation.
  • SEMSI provides an incentive for higher quality reporting and disclosure.
  • SEMSI may be used to develop new investment products.

Creating value for listed companies

  • Incentivising investors.
  • Reputational benefits.
  • Promoting stakeholder engagement and inclusiveness.
  • Expanding their business horizons and working towards long-term viability and resilience.
  • Benchmarking against international standards and peers.
  • The assessment methodology of SEMSI provides guidelines for companies on what to measure and where to improve. This can help companies understand and manage their social and environmental risks and opportunities.

SEMSI Ground Rules

The Ground Rules for the management of SEMSI set out the rules and procedures for the composition, calculation and operation of SEMSI.

Click here to download a copy of the SEMSI Ground Rules

The SEMSI Supervisory Committee, which comprises representatives of SEM, independent experts in the field of sustainability and other persons who have strong expertise and involvement in the field of Sustainability, is the central decision-making body for the management of SEMSI, in accordance with the guidelines laid out in the Ground Rules.

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