We are responsible investors determined to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial returns across all our investments. Through the capital committed to us by our investors, we aspire to bring about sustainable development, job creation, environmental protection, sound corporate governance, and inclusive growth.Our responsible investment principles are integrated throughout the investment cycle and guide in selecting companies to invest in, during the ownership period and at exit – by ensuring we leave companies with the systems to maintain environmental social and governance (ESG) performance.
Environmental
Our responsible investment starts with carefully selecting potential investee companies by following a defined set of environmental impact assessment criteria.We are committed to implementing efficiency in the use of energy and natural resources, avoiding or reducing pollution and other adverse impacts on the environment.We devote resources to monitoring and continuously improving our portfolio companies’ efforts in pollution prevention and environmental protection.
Social
We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace; paying competitive wages and benefits; and respecting the rights of our employees.Through enhanced community and other stakeholder engagement, we seek to foster a sense of ownership in the communities we operate.We commit resources to companies run by women and/or hiring more women.
Governance
Our approach is to incorporate sound corporate governance structures - providing strong risk management, audit and transparency and oversight to align the interests of our portfolio companies and our investors.We follow strict policies of anti-corruption, anti-bribery, and anti-money laundering, consistent with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, and local similar laws.
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By adopting this ESG guideline, we aim for our portfolio companies to be a source of pride in the communities in which they operate.
