30 years of sustainable, transformative growth
Sustainability - an integral part of our commitment
When organisations genuinely integrate sustainability into their core operations, they can unlock opportunities for innovation, enhance their competitive advantage, and create sustainable value over the long term. By proactively addressing sustainability risks and opportunities, businesses can drive performance, enhance reputation, and ensure long-term resilience and growth.
Our Sustainability Philosophy
Built for the Long Haul
We believe companies that integrate sustainability into their business model will outperform over time. By embedding ESG at every step, we have built a portfolio of companies that demonstrate strong sustainability performance over time.
Guided by Global Standards
We have been a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment since 2017. Our approach integrates the UN Global Compact and other key frameworks such as OECD Responsible Business Conduct, the EDCI, and relevant EU regulations like the SFDR. This ensures we measure what matters and report transparently in our annual sustainability reports.
Partner-Led Stewardship
By partnering with management, co-creating tailored growth targets and staying engaged through regular performance reviews, we accelerate value creation and drive sustainable, transformative growth.
Find out more about our approach to ESG and sustainability
Opportunity
Screening
We apply early-stage ESG filters to identify businesses aligned with our sustainability philosophy. We do not invest in companies with questionable ethical foundations or those likely to struggle with sustainable business models.
Due Diligence
& Structuring
We perform ESG due diligence to evaluate the target business’ sustainability profile and its value chain. This includes assessing the industry’s alignment with a sustainable future and societal impact. By identifying material ESG risks and opportunities, we gauge their effect on growth and financial performance, integrating findings into the 100-day and Value Creation plans.
Active
Partnership
We engage in quarterly performance reviews with company management, annual sustainability reporting and support, board-level strategy sessions, and in-person Sustainability Summits for all our companies, leveraging our dedicated Sustainability team to turn plans into progress.
Exit
Preparedness
We aim to assist companies in developing a self-sustaining ESG management approach, where the portfolio company independently manages ESG risks and opportunities in their value chains. We believe this can support sustainable and profitable growth beyond the ownership period of a Norvestor fund. We also believe transparency in ESG performance, alongside a corporate strategy that integrates ESG, supports higher valuations and seamless transitions at exit.