ESG and Sustainable Commitment

Driven by our « One Health » approach, our aim is to support portfolio companies in achieving a positive impact on the society and on the environment, with the ultimate objective to contribute to improving and saving patients ‘lives.

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:

  1. To incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes
  2. To be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices
  3. To seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest
  4. To promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry
  5. To work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles
  6. 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
Our Nature Strategy

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
Our Climate Strategy

Our Publications

Our Policies

Our Commitments

France Invest’s Investors for Growth Charter
France Invest’s Charter for Gender Equality
France Invest’s Investors for Value Sharing

Our Reports & Statements

Our ESG Team

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Christine Demode

President, Head of operations

Lyon

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