ESG and Sustainable Commitment
At Mérieux Equity Partners we are committed to responsible and sustainable investments, and we are convinced that ESG is an assurance of sustainability and performance that will benefit to all its stakeholders.
Our ESG Commitments
As signatories of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) promoted by the United Nations, we commit to the six principles of the responsible investment:
- To incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes
- To be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices
- To seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest
- To promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry
- To work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles
- To report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles
We are signatories of the Investors for Growth Charter, the Gender Equality Charter and the Value Sharing Charter of France Invest.
We are also a member of Initiative Climat International (iC International) and believe that private equity has to play its part in the context of
a deepening climate emergency.
Our ESG actions are carried out in coordination with France Invest within the framework of several commissions : Talents and Diversity, Impact and Sustainibility.
Our ESG Approach & Strategy
ESG throughout our Investment Process
Mérieux Equity Partners set up policies on the integration of sustainability risks in the investment decision-making process.
The investment policy integrates environmental and social characteristics of the investments. Since 2020, a periodical report related to extrafinancial characteristics is available for investors.
ESG is integrated at each step of the investment cycle.
ESG Strategy
Mérieux Equity Partners focuses on 3 key strategic pillars:
SUPPORT
Supporting our portfolio companies in integrating sustainability into their practices and business models
PROMOTE
Promoting fair, responsible and inclusive governance for Mérieux Equity Partners and our portfolio companies
ACCELERATE
Initiating and accelerating the sustainable transition of Mérieux Equity Partners and for our portfolio companies by engaging with them and providing support for their Climate and Nature journey
Our Climate Strategy
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Our Nature Strategy
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ESG Strategy
Mérieux Equity Partners focuses on 3 key strategic pillars:
SUPPORT
Supporting our portfolio companies in integrating sustainability into their practices and business models
PROMOTE
Promoting fair, responsible and inclusive governance for Mérieux Equity Partners and our portfolio companies
ACCELERATE
Initiating and accelerating the sustainable transition of Mérieux Equity Partners and for our portfolio companies by engaging with them and providing support for their Climate and Nature journey
Our Climate Strategy
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Our Climate Strategy
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Our Publications
Our Policies
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Our Commitments
France Invest’s Investors for Growth Charter
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France Invest’s Charter for Gender Equality
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France Invest’s Investors for Value Sharing
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Our Reports & Statements
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Our ESG Team
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Christine Demode
President, Head of operations
Lyon
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Justine Chabrol
ESG Manager
Lyon
Merieux Equity Initiatives
Our approach
In March 2024, Mérieux Equity Partners created Mérieux Equity Initiatives, a charity fund dedicated to social and environmental impact.
Its strategy: to promote and foster equal opportunities, and make a commitment to future generations, by supporting the following three areas:
HEALTH
SUPPORTING CARERS
SUPPORTING PATIENTS
SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
EDUCATION
BIODIVERSITY
In line with Mérieux Equity Partners’ One Health approach, the Mérieux Equity Initiatives charity fund aims to supporting national projects with a strong local impact by working with associations committed to making a significant impact. These initiatives are part of a sustainable transformation, with medium and long-term support.
Our Activity Report
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