IGI Private Equity recognizes the importance of considering environmental, social, and governance factors in its investment decisions. By integrating these factors into its investment analysis and decision-making processes, IGI aims at creating long-term value for its investors and stakeholders. IGI indeed believes that adopting responsible investment principles leads to greater value creation and, in the long term, increased financial returns, aligning the objectives of investors, stakeholders and society overall.
As a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI), IGI is committed to engaging in dialogue with companies regarding ESG issues, monitoring the ESG profile of portfolio companies, promoting initiatives to improve their sustainability and proposing resolutions aligned with long-term ESG considerations. IGI follows a comprehensive approach to responsible investment, which encompasses the integration of ESG factors throughout the investment process, including pre-investment analysis, annual monitoring throughout the holding period and in the disinvestment phase. This ensures that sustainability considerations are taken into account at every stage of the investment lifecycle.
Overall, IGI’s commitment to responsible investment is reflected in its Responsible Investment Policy, in ongoing dialogue with stakeholders, as well as reporting on progress and continuous improvement in ESG integration within its investment processes
Implement efficient use of resources and environmental protection
Reduce negative impacts on the environment and implement positive ones
Support the monitoring and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Respect human rights and pay attention to workers’ welfare
Uphold the values of diversity and inclusion
Ensure the development of human capital
Support transparency of information to stakeholders
Promote international best practices in corporate governance
Incentivize the achievement of ESG objectives through the remuneration policy