The active management of ESG risks and opportunities is key to our value creation process and to maintaining our reputation as a responsible investor. We embed an assessment of the long-term sustainability of existing and new investments in our processes.
Once invested, we support companies as they develop strategies and respond to stakeholder expectations, and we gather data to measure progress against ESG objectives. This enables us to prepare companies ahead of any exit opportunity.
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Assessment and action planning |
Use of influence and engagement |
Data collection and monitoring |
Preparation and communication |
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Objectives |
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The Investment Committee may decline investment opportunities where red flags are raised in the pre-investment ESG risk assessment that it does not believe can be remedied post investment or commission further specialist due diligence to assess whether a situation can be remedied. |
We use our influence to assess and mitigate risks and ensure value creation opportunities are captured. |
Data is used to develop our understanding and management of ESG matters, to enhance our decision making, to facilitate better financing opportunities and to identify key themes, trends and opportunities across the portfolio. |
Good ESG performance can protect and potentially enhance the value achieved in an exit. |