SilverCross Investment Management has been recognised for its unwavering dedication to embedding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into every aspect of its investment philosophy, demonstrating a depth of conviction rarely seen in the global small-cap arena. Established in 2014 with a singular focus on global small-cap equities, the firm built its approach from a blank canvas, allowing ESG considerations to form an integral part of its investment DNA rather than a regulatory afterthought. Its disciplined four-phase ESG integration process-spanning screening, Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) mapping, proprietary scoring, transparent engagement and continuous improvement-ensures that sustainability is treated not as a marketing narrative but as a value-creating and risk-mitigating discipline. SilverCross stands apart in its granular analysis of SDG targets, its insistence on internal rather than outsourced ESG assessments, and its capacity to engage directly with executive management across its concentrated portfolio of approximately 30 companies. This deeply thoughtful approach has enabled the firm to encourage tangible behavioural and operational improvements among investee companies while maintaining a top-decile performance track record since inception. Its emphasis on high-quality businesses with strong balance sheets, sustainable competitive advantages and aligned ownership has proven remarkably resilient across market cycles. The result is a robust, performance-led demonstration that ESG integration and superior returns are not mutually exclusive but mutually reinforcing. The Capital Finance International (CFI.co) Judging Panel congratulates SilverCross Investment Management on winning the 2025 Best ESG Global Small-Cap Fund Manager Award (Netherlands).