Our ESG
Journey Horizon has taken an active approach towards ESG and Responsible Investment at the beginning of 2020. We have launched significant initiative to integrate ESG
Equally we recognise the opportunity to mitigate risks
practices across all stages of the investment cycle. We
and generate long-term financial returns for our investor
have also taken a proactive stand against the upcoming
by developing ESG practices that will not only ensure
regulatory pressures that our industry is facing.
regulatory compliance, but will help us build leadingbusiness in their sectors that support their community,
We understand the influence we have as an investor and
attract and retain best-in-class talent and protect our
use that in educating and supporting ESG best practices
planet.
at portfolio level, whilst also constantly elevating our own standards.
In the next few pages will look in detail at some of the key achievements of the last 2 years, summarised here: Launched new extended ESG Policy in 2020 and annually review it Prepared and adopted a comprehensive bespoke ESG Framework to monitor and measure ESG KPIs during the holding period of a company Partnered with Social Value Portal to measure the impact on Social Value across the Portfolio Developed our own ESG screening and diligence process which has been used in all investments in Horizon Capital II
Partnered with Carbon Responsible in 2021 to calculate portfolio carbon emissions (Scope 1,2 and 3) Commited to formal annual ESG training for each member of the team Confirmed our ongoing commitments to UNPRI, Initiative Climate International (iCI) Sponsored upReach charity as part of our commitment to more social mobility and a fairer workplace
Appointed Giuliana (Manager) as ESG lead
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