APPROACH TO ESG AND IMPACT
EXEO Capital approaches ESG and sustainability as core to its purpose: Creating value consciously, so that companies and people may thrive. EXEO Capital has a proven track record in guiding its investees to mitigate negative impacts and enhance positive impacts for people and the environment.
HOW WE WORK WITH PARTNER COMPANIES ON ESG AND POSITIVE IMPACT
We systematically guide partner companies and monitor sustainability performance:
- Cementing mutual commitment early on in our relationship by way of an environmental and social protocol and policy, as well as an environmental and social action plan included in transaction agreements requiring commitment to international performance standards such as those of the IFC, ILO and others
- Providing international best practice training in environmental and social management and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Assisting in developing their environmental and social management systems
- Providing guidelines, templates and other resources
We focus our efforts on selected SDG impact standards for Private Equity Funds
EXEO Capital is guided by the UN SDGs, and supports its portfolio companies to identify those goals which best align with their businesses. We work together on business initiatives to make a difference to the planet and to its people. EXEO works with specialist impact and ESG practitioners in order to sustainably make a genuine difference to employees, communities, suppliers with whom our broader group engages.
HOW WE WORK WITH PARTNER COMPANIES ON ESG AND POSITIVE IMPACT
We systematically guide partner companies and monitor sustainability performance:
- Cementing mutual commitment early on in our relationship by way of an environmental and social protocol and policy, as well as an environmental and social action plan included in transaction agreements requiring commitment to international performance standards such as those of the IFC, ILO and others
- Providing international best practice training in environmental and social management and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Assisting in developing their environmental and social management systems
- Providing guidelines, templates and other resources
We focus our efforts on selected SDG impact standards for Private Equity Funds
EXEO Capital is guided by the UN SDGs, and supports its portfolio companies to identify those goals which best align with their businesses. We work together on business initiatives to make a difference to the planet and to its people. EXEO works with specialist impact and ESG practitioners in order to sustainably make a genuine difference to employees, communities, suppliers with whom our broader group engages.
COMMITMENT TO CLIMATE ACTION
EXEO is committed to taking urgent action to combat the effects of climate change. Integrating climate change risks forms part of EXEO’s investment decisions. Post investment, EXEO provides training to portfolio companies on a range of international best practices, including reduction of their carbon footprints and building climate resilience, considering both present and potential future risks. EXEO reports on its climate impact to stakeholders annually.
COMMITMENT TO CLIMATE ACTION
EXEO is committed to taking urgent action to combat the effects of climate change. Integrating climate change risks forms part of EXEO’s investment decisions. Post investment, EXEO provides training to portfolio companies on a range of international best practices, including reduction of their carbon footprints and building climate resilience, considering both present and potential future risks. EXEO reports on its climate impact to stakeholders annually.
SUPPORTING AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESS LEADERS
- In the broader Sub-Saharan context, EXEO Capital supports the involvement of in-country entrepreneurs and shareholders in the ownership and management of its investee companies
- In the South African context, EXEO is committed to the B-BBEE principles and practices as embodied in the prevailing Codes on Black Economic Empowerment
- Furthermore, EXEO’s investment structures reflect active participation by previously disadvantaged individuals including
- Equity participation, by historically disadvantaged persons
- Participation by historically disadvantaged persons in the management and control of investee companies
- Market access and other benefits to emerging entrepreneurs
- EXEO focuses on portfolio companies’ skills development and training across the value chain
COMMITMENT TO GENDER EQUALITY
- EXEO Capital is committed to maintaining a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity. We believe that everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed or culture should have equal opportunities for growth, development, and success
- Following our commitment to gender equality, we have implemented and support various policies and practices:
- Diversity goals, equal compensation practices, flexible work arrangements, parental leave and anti-discrimination policies
- Investment structures with a focus on improved participation opportunities for women
- We have strict policies against harassment and gender discrimination in all forms, including hiring, promotions, and performance evaluations and insist that our investee companies visually communicate zero tolerance for harassment and gender-based violence and provide staff training to this effect
We believe that these policies and practices are essential to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive.
