Kayne Capital Search Investor Portal Real Estate Credit Renewables Infrastructure/Energy Growth Equity Responsibility Learn More HOME ESG Making an Impact ESG integration goes hand in hand with building sustainable businesses and creating long term value for our investors and stakeholders. ESG Philosophy Kayne believes the integration of material environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) risks and opportunities is an important consideration in the selection of both public and private market investment opportunities. Kayne is committed to selecting partners to build sustainable companies, deliver value to our clients and contribute to sustainable development globally. Membership and Industry Engagement As signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), Kayne is committed to incorporating ESG practices throughout our investment lifecycle. Renewable Energy Addresses Climate Change Source: EIA The growth of global energy demand is fueling the increase in carbon emissions, particularly in emerging markets, where coal is the predominant energy source. With the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projecting global energy demand to increase by nearly 50% by 2050, carbon emissions will continue to rise in the absence of continued investments and developments in renewable energy. The growth in energy demand is in large part due to the global population, which the United Nations estimates will reach 9.7 billion by 2050. Investment in renewable energy is an important step to address global climate change. Increasing the supply of renewable energy directly replaces carbon-intensive energy sources and significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions. In recent years, the renewable energy industry has undergone significant change. The advancement of renewable technologies and rapid reductions in cost have accelerated the deployment of renewable solutions. Source: IRENA Sustainable Development Goals The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were unanimously adopted the 193 Members States at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit in September 2015. The SDGs include a universal set of 17 goals, 169 targets and 232 unique indicators to help organizations monitor and assess their progress. The SDGs represent the priorities of governments, corporations, investors, and NGOs to enhance peace and prosperity, eradicate poverty and protect the planet. How our portfolio companies contribute to the SDGs: Infrastructure companies, specifically renewable infrastructure entities, are well positioned to contribute to the SDGs. We have witnessed an uptick in the number of companies that have made explicit and public commitments to advance the SDGs. Our portfolio companies are actively working to achieve the following: We integrate responsible investment practices because it drives value for our firm, our investors and our portfolio companies. Mike G. Lombardo, Head of ESG Strategy, Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Commitment to Investors We believe ESG integration is not a one-size-fits-all approach. In order to deliver value, responsible investing needs to be tailored to individual investment strategies. Accordingly, we use a range of methods to implement Kayne’s “Assess-Monitor-Engage” philosophy for ESG integration across our strategies. Assess We commit to incorporate material ESG risks and opportunities in our investment analysis and decision-making process. Monitor We commit to monitor ESG developments across our portfolios. Engage We commit to engage portfolio companies regarding material ESG risks and opportunities. We believe in the principle of transparency and believe our stakeholders should have greater visibility into our ESG initiatives. We commit to provide updates as we progress through our ESG journey Kayne Anderson 2020 ESG Report 2020 was undoubtedly an unusual year and caused all of us to reflect on our lives, priorities, and role in society. For Kayne Anderson, this meant assessing how we stay true to our values and philosophy and ensure we are leaders going forward not just in the financial community, but in our broader communities and society. Download Report KA Real Estate’s ESG Report 2020 Kayne Anderson is dedicated to delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns to our investors. We also believe it is our responsibility to help create a more sustainable world. The best way we can fulfill our commitments to our investors, the environment and society is by integrating ESG principles into the management of our investments and company. Download Report ESG in Energy Infrastructure Public infrastructure companies own long-term, durable assets that underpin global economic growth and are central to meeting the world’s energy needs. Infrastructure investing, by its nature, is compatible with environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and has long been a focus of managers as they make investment decisions regarding return on investment. ESG risks are also increasingly becoming a more important consideration for investors and infrastructure companies have responded through enhanced ESG disclosure. Download Report ESG Policy At Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P. (“Kayne”), we believe that the integration of material ESG risks and opportunities is an important consideration in the selection of both public and private market investment opportunities. ESG integration goes hand in hand with good business, will help to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our clients and contribute to sustainable development globally. Accordingly, it is our duty as a fiduciary to incorporate these factors into our investment and decision-making processes. Download Report KPEIF ESG Report As responsible stewards of capital, Kayne believes that the integration of material ESG risks and opportunities is an important consideration in the selection of both public and private market investment opportunities. ESG integration goes hand in hand with good business, will help generate atractive risk-adjusted returns for our clients and contribute to sustainable development globally. Accordingly, it is our fiduciary duty to incorporate these factors into our investment and decision-making processes. Download Report Kayne Anderson Climate Change Policy Kayne Anderson acknowledges that climate change is real as evidenced by science. Environmental considerations are imbedded in our investment process across all strategies because we recognize that climate-related issues are not confined to any one sector. Across the firm, we seek to invest in companies that understand environmental risks and opportunities that impact their business and the communities in which they operate. Download Report Proxy Policy Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P. (including affiliated registered investment advisors, collectively “Kayne Anderson” or “We”) seek to vote proxies in the manner most likely to protect and promote the economic value of the securities held in client accounts. The following issuespecific guidelines (the “Guidelines”) are intended to summarize Kayne Anderson’s general philosophy and approach to certain corporate governance issues that most commonly arise in proxy voting. Download Report Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Kayne Anderson At Kayne Anderson, diversity, equity, and inclusion is a priority and a cornerstone to not only our philosophy as a firm, but how we operate individually. Meaningful partnerships, creative and independent thinking, and fostering an environment where our partners are encouraged to “walk the road less traveled”, allow us to embrace and celebrate the diversity of those partnerships. In pursuit of continued celebration of our diversity, Kayne Anderson has a dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, headed by Evelyn Polcari, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Kayne Anderson, and reporting directly to our executive committee. Additionally, Kayne is proud to support organizations that align with this mission through our charitable foundation. Together, we aim to empower our diverse communities and make Kayne Anderson a forward-thinking and inclusive environment. Women and minorities represented at all levels, including firm partners, portfolio managers, and senior management Sponsor of annual conference that promotes female entrepreneurs and women in finance Partner with Step Up Women’s Network, Ready to Succeed, and Junior Achievement, which provide resources for women and youth from all racial and socioeconomic backgrounds to pursue education and launch successful careers Partnership with Thrive Scholars to sponsor, support, and hire high-achieving low-income, underrepresented students, many of which are first generation college students, in our summer internship program Partnership with Best Buddies Jobs Program, which secures jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, allowing them to earn an income and continuously and independently support themselves Meet the Team, Kayne’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council Alex Candia Director, Sales & Marketing, Kayne Anderson Real Estate Boca Raton Angela Massey Technology Los Angeles Audrey Hanson Senior Associate, Human Resources, Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Los Angeles Brian Cannella Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets, Kayne Anderson Real Estate Boca Raton Carrie Brenner Managing Director, Client Relations Los Angeles Channing Grigsby Foundation Director, Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Foundation Los Angeles Devyn Davis Analyst, Growth Equity Los Angeles Evelyn Polcari Director, Personnel and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Kayne Anderson Real Estate Boca Raton Hong Lee Legal Counsel, Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Los Angeles Jenny Anthony Corporate Services Los Angeles Jonathan Zhukovsky Chief Technology Officer, Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Los Angeles Judy Lee Investor Operations Los Angeles Lauren Heideman Head of Human Resources, Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Los Angeles Leon Chen Managing Partner, Growth Equity Los Angeles Mark Teshoian Managing Partner, Co-Head of Kayne Energy Private Equity Houston Michael Grant Senior Managing Director, Finance, Kayne Anderson Real Estate Boca Raton Mike G. 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