“As for the future, it is not about predicting it, but making it possible.”
Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Sustainability, a key to success
EMZ’s ESG approach is implemented throughout the investment cycle from the investment selection phase, continues during the monitoring phase of the investments actually made and also influences the terms of divestment.
Our commitments for a sustainable economy
Present since 1999 on the French unlisted investment market, EMZ Partners has gradually built a unique position among the various market players by recognizing entrepreneurs and management teams as key players in value creation.
For more than five years, EMZ has strengthened its appropriation of Sustainability and consolidated the operational deployment of its ESG policy
Today, EMZ’s ESG approach is implemented throughout the investment cycle from the investment selection phase, continues during the monitoring phase of the investments actually made and also influences the terms of divestment.
For sustainable investments and responsible commitment
Environmental issues require, in order to be effectively taken in hand, operational commitments and associated actions, planned and financed. The monitoring of a certain number of indicators (measurement and control) is essential for the management of environmental issues due to the rapid evolution of these issues.
Environment
EMZ has implemented the following measures to understand the environmental policy of portfolio companies:
01
introduction of environmental indicators to assess the environmental performance of portfolio companies.
02
assessment of exposure to climate risk (physical risks and transition risks) of portfolio companies based on a matrix following the recommendations of the TCFD group of experts.
03
support and sponsorship of companies involved in environmental projects.
04
assessment of the carbon footprint of the portfolio.
Social
EMZ pays specific attention to social issues throughout the investment cycle. Relevant indicators on the following topics are monitored each year: human resources management, equality at work, social climate, and health and safety.
A committed discourse from management is the first essential step for the implementation of a social policy shared by all and effective. The transparency of information and procedures makes it possible to have an exact vision of the social springs within the company. It is essential to make decisions in line with reality. On these two prerequisites, the situation of the companies in the EMZ portfolio is very satisfactory.
Indicators
- Human capital management
- Gender Equality
- Working conditions and quality of life
Gouvernance
EMZ pays particular attention to the governance of the companies in its portfolio and has made this issue one of its specific focuses.
EMZ’s governance actions:
- developing a partnership-based approach in its support for managers;
- facilitating employee share ownership among companies and investors;
- encouraging good governance practices at portfolio companies.