ESG-Driven Investing

Building stronger businesses through disciplined ESG integration

Our Buy-out strategy is dedicated to ESG-driven investing. We embed environmental, social and governance considerations across the entire investment lifecycle – from screening and due diligence through to active ownership and exit.

We view strong ESG practices as fundamental to long-term value creation. By strengthening governance, culture and operational resilience, and proactively managing environmental and social risks, we build higher-quality businesses positioned for sustainable growth – while raising standards across the industries in which they operate.

Key statistics:

Promotes environmental and social characteristics across 100% of investments

100% of portfolio companies measure their carbon footprint

100% have whistleblower policies in place

83% conduct employee engagement surveys

57% female workforce representation

Our approach

1

Rigorous screening & ESG due diligence

All potential investments are screened against binding exclusion criteria and assessed for ESG materiality and improvement potential. ESG due diligence is conducted alongside financial analysis, with ESG findings reviewed by the investment committee.

We assess:

  • Environmental performance and climate exposure
  • Labour practices and workforce engagement
  • Human rights and modern slavery risk
  • Governance quality and ethical conduct
  • Alignment with our sustainability commitments

Where required, investment approval may be conditional on remediation plans or improvement initiatives.

2

Active ownership & value creation

As active owners, we implement structured ESG action plans tailored to each business. Across our portfolio, we focus on seven core ESG areas:

  • Cyber security
  • Gender diversity
  • Employee engagement
  • Community giving
  • Business conduct
  • Climate
  • Modern slavery

Clear KPIs, governance oversight, and board-level reporting ensure accountability. 

3

Measurement & accountability

We track ESG progress through structured KPI frameworks and regular reporting. ESG performance informs exit readiness and positioning, and we seek buyers aligned with continued responsible ownership.

Our approach ensures we leave businesses more resilient, better governed and strategically positioned for long-term success.

Key themes in practice

  • Climate measurement and emissions reduction
  • Workforce inclusion and wellbeing
  • Responsible supply chains
  • Strong governance and ethical conduct
  • Digital enablement and cyber resilience

Through disciplined ESG integration, we mitigate risk, unlock operational improvement, and create durable enterprise value.

Standards & commitments

We are committed to strengthening transparency, accountability and alignment with leading global ESG and impact standards.

Real assets

Investing in purpose-built housing for people with high support needs

Impact investing

Scaling high-quality businesses with measurable impact

making a
difference

our team