Shaping the future

ESG at Deutsche Private Equity

ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance and refers to the three key categories by which companies and investments are assessed for sustainability and social responsibility.

Carbon footprint

Environment

We calculate our carbon footprint every year with the help of an independent, external partner in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting. In doing so, we try to continuously reduce our own footprint and offset all previously unavoidable emissions by purchasing voluntary emission certificates that support projects for the expansion of renewable energies. The carbon emissions of the portfolio companies are measured separately and are not part of our Scope 3 footprint – in contrast to Category 15 of the GHG Protocol.

Equality

Social

As part of our equal opportunities and integration policy, we have set ourselves the goal of continuously increasing the proportion of female managers. In addition, our equal pay policy ensures that salary levels are determined solely by employees’ experience and position.

Transparency

Governance

Our principles and guidelines for governance and risk management ensure that our business processes are continuously improved by creating the necessary transparency. This minimizes risks and strengthens the personal responsibility of our employees. The following functions at Deutsche Private Equity ensure compliance:

• Chief Risk Officer
  
• Compliance Officer
  
• Risk Controller
  
• Information Security Officer*
  
• Data Protection Officer*
  
• Money Laundering Officer and Deputy
  
• ESG Officer
  
• Internal Audit*
  
• Outsourcing Officer

*Outsourced functions

Sustainability in the portfolio

Responsible and sustainable investing has been an important concern for us since Deutsche Private Equity was founded.

We try to identify all sustainability and ESG risks as early as possible and minimize them in good time.

We continuously support our portfolio companies in exploiting ESG opportunities and offer them access to specific expertise, best practices and a broad network of experts.

Social commitment

At Deutsche Private Equity, we see social commitment not just as a trend, but as a fundamental value that is anchored in our corporate culture. We take our social responsibility seriously and are involved in a variety of ways.