Company: BXSL
Filing Date: 2025-02-26
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0001736035-25-000008
Chunk: 282

Company: Blackstone Secured Lending Fund
Filing Date: 2025-02-26
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 1A
Chunk 282
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 As a result, a portfolio company may make decisions that could decrease the value of our portfolio holdings.We are subject to risks related to sustainability matters.In evaluating potential investments, the Adviser considers opportunities and risk related to material sustainability factors. Although the Adviser’s consideration of sustainability factors is intended to aid the Adviser in evaluating the return and risk profile of a given investment and is not expected to by itself determine an investment decision for us, the Adviser’s consideration of sustainability factors could, to the extent material economic risks or opportunities associated with an investment are identified, cause the Adviser to consider taking a different action than may have been taken in the absence of such consideration, which could cause us to perform differently compared to funds or other investors that do not consider such risks and opportunities. Further, although the Adviser views application of its sustainability framework to be an opportunity to potentially enhance or protect the performance of investments over the long-term, the Adviser cannot guarantee that any consideration of sustainability factors or engagement with portfolio companies on sustainability, which depends in part on skill and qualitative judgments, will positively impact the performance of any individual portfolio company or us.In addition, some investors may evaluate potential investments in part based on third-party environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) rating systems. The criteria used in these ratings systems may conflict and change frequently, and we cannot predict how these third parties will score us, nor can we have any assurance that they score us or other companies accurately. If our ESG ratings, disclosures or practices do not meet the standards set by such investors or our shareholders, they may choose not to invest in our Common Shares. Relatedly, adverse performance or incidents with respect to sustainability matters or negative ESG ratings or assessments could impact the value of our brand, or the cost of our operations and relationships with investors, all of which could adversely affect our business and results of operations. At the same time, some stakeholders and regulators have increasingly expressed or pursued opposing views, legislation and investment expectations with respect to sustainability initiatives. This divergence increases the risk that any action or lack thereof with respect to sustainability matters will be perceived negatively by at least some stakeholders and adversely impact our reputation and business.Rules, regulations and stakeholder expectations concerning sustainability matters have been subject to increased attention and shifting focus in recent years. Some of these changes have resulted in, and are likely to continue to result in, increased general and administrative expenses and increased management time and attention spent complying with or meeting such regulations and expectations. If we fail or are perceived to fail to comply with applicable rules