Investing
Responsibly
Responsible investing is core to Deerpath’s investment strategy and is integrated into our investment process from origination to exit. We believe that a number of facets of responsible investing help us generate strong returns for our investors.
An essential part of our long-term investment strategy within our portfolio is assessing the impact of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues and opportunities. In 2016, we developed and implemented an official ESG policy making a public commitment to formally incorporate the consideration of sustainability risks and opportunities into our decision-making process. In 2017, we became a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).
Deerpath’s ESG Procedures
1. Excluded Industry Screening
Deerpath’s ESG Exclusions Policy aims to exclude certain industries which we believe are misaligned with the Firm’s responsible investment objectives.
2. ESG Due Diligence
We integrate ESG due diligence within each stage of the investment process, from pre-investment analysis to post-investment monitoring.
3. ESG Engagement
Deerpath collaborates with the borrower’s management team and private equity sponsor to ensure alignment on ESG matters.
4. Borrower/Data Tracking
Deerpath continues to collect borrower data and monitors ESG considerations throughout our investment in the company.
For more information about Deerpath’s commitment to responsible investing, please contact DPIR@deerpathcapital.com.
For more information about UNRPI, please visit www.unpri.org.
Our Responsible Investing Approach
Responsible investing is core to our investment strategy, with ESG diligence comprising a regular part of our credit analysis.
We have put considerable effort into improving our ESG capabilities as we look to meet the increasing ESG requirements of investors.
ESG Committee – Comprised of Senior Deerpath team members to oversee our ESG procedures
Specialist ESG Advisor – We work with a specialist ESG advisor to help continually strengthen our responsible investing practices
Investment Team – Our ESG Diligence review is completed by the Investment Team for all new investments and add-ons
Portfolio Monitoring – We are committed to responsible investment throughout the
lifecycle of an investment
