Cookie settings menu phone search HomepageResponsible InvestingESG Approach to Private Equity ESG Approach to Private Equity Foresight's private equity team is committed to working towards a smarter future through growing small businesses around the UK. Underpinning our SME investing approach are five ESG Principles, which we have identified as the main areas where it is possible to evaluate, monitor and encourage portfolio companies to develop their ESG standards. Our Five Principles for SME Investing are: Awareness: Does the business demonstrate a good awareness of corporate social responsibility? Is this reflected in its processes and management structure? Environmental: Does the company follow good practice for limiting or mitigating its environmental impact, in the context of its industry? How does it encourage the responsible use of the world’s resources? Social Engagement: What impact does the company have on its employees, customers and society as a whole? Is it taking steps to improve the lives of others, either directly, such as through job creation, or indirectly? Governance: Does the company and its leadership team demonstrate integrity and are the correct policies in place to ensure it meets its legislative and regulatory requirements? Third Party Interactions: Is the principle of corporate responsibility evidenced in the company’s supply chain and customers and how does it promote ESG values and share best practice? Foresight is committed to backing female entrepreneurs, we are investing in women Our Five Principle Analysis and Monitoring Progress In addition to our Five Principles framework, we apply an outcome focused approach. This helps us understand, measure and track the positive impacts that our companies have on society and the environment. To do this, we have identified four impact themes, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, which we use to evaluate both new and existing investments. These themes help us assess opportunities for our investee companies and the broader impact they can have on the society and the environment. More information on these can be found by clicking on the below. Quality Employment at Scale Health Research and Innovation Sustainable, Inclusive, Local Infrastructure and the Environment Latest from Insight view all 16 November 2021 Unlocking the potential of regional economies through SME investing 09 November 2021 COP26: Gender Day 08 November 2021 COP26: Nature, Adaptation and Resilience Communication on Progress arrow_downward Foresight Group LLP UN Global Compact Communication On Progress Follow Us Contact +44 (0)20 3667 8100 info@foresightgroup.eu person Our People Useful Links COVID-19 Sitemap Accessibility Terms & Conditions How to Make a Complaint Careers Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Visit Our Other Sites Foresight Group Australia Foresight Group Italy Foresight Solar Fund Limited Foresight Williams Technology ForVEI II Italian Green Bond Fund JLEN PiP Foresight Group, The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9SG scroll to top Foresight Group LLP No OC300878 is registered in England and Wales and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority Copyright © Foresight EN 2021