Responsible investing goes hand in hand with long-term value creation. Companies that embed strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are not only more resilient but also better positioned for sustainable growth. Based on this conviction, we have crafted our ESG strategy around three core pillars:
Aligning performance
with purpose
Value Sharing
Rewarding those who drive success
We put managers and employees at the heart of our investment model.
By promoting broad employee ownership, we strengthen their commitment and entrepreneurial independence. Our transactions are designed to build stable, long-term shareholding structures, ensuring that value creation benefits those who contribute to it.
Decarbonization
Investing in a sustainable future
As a signatory of the Net Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) initiative, EMZ is committed to aligning 100% of its portfolio with a net-zero pathway by 2050. We actively measure the carbon footprint of our investments and work closely with companies to implement concrete emissions reduction strategies, driving the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Philanthropy
Making an impact for the common good
We bring the principles of private equity into impactful philanthropy. In 2024, we allocated 50% of the capital gains from two transactions to the “Investir pour l’Enfance” fund, supporting Espérance Banlieues and the Institut Imagine. Each year, our team selects organizations to support. In 2024, EMZ is proud to contribute to seven initiatives across France, Germany, and Europe, including Rewilding Europe, Projet PhageInLyon, Le Nouvel Esprit Public, Kältebus München, Green City, and Dein München.
