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Responsible investing

We believe that doing good is good business and a prerequisite for sustainable long-term value creation. As a major hands-on investor, we acknowledge that we have an impact on the society and thus we influence our companies to act in a socially and environmentally responsible manner and to take into account the interests of all major stakeholders. Therefore, sustainability is embedded into every stage of our investment process.

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Our sustainability commitment is threefold:

  1. Purpose-Driven Investment: We invest in businesses that serve essential needs and contribute positively to society. We partner with companies whose missions create lasting value for all stakeholders.

  2. Responsible and Sustainable Growth: We pursue growth without compromising environmental integrity. Our investment approach and value creation prioritizes long-term sustainability.

  3. People, Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering inclusive workplaces and diverse teams across our portfolio. We support our companies in building cultures that attract, retain and care for their people.

DAL Partners Fund I Ky is an ’Article 8’ fund under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (“SFDR”). DAL Partners Fund I Ky promotes environmental or social characteristics but does not have as its objective a sustainable investment.

Our approach to responsible investment

To ensure responsible investment activities, we incorporate sustainability factors and sustainability risks into investment decisions and active ownership practices. DAL aims to be a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment and therefore commit to the following six principles:

  1. We incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes.

  2. We are active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices.

  3. We seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest.

  4. We promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry.

  5. We work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles.

  6. We report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles.

We encourage our companies to actively pursue opportunities to create a positive social and environmental impact and to help their customers, other relevant stakeholders, and broader society to become more sustainable. The common indicators are:

  • Environmental: Carbon Footprint

  • Social: Employee well-being and satisfaction

  • Governance:

    • age, gender, minorities and educational diversity of the board

    • female and minority participation in management/director level positions

    • age, gender, minorities, disabilities and educational diversity of the management group

    • maturity of management structure and processes

    • measurement of employee satisfaction and other relevant well-being measures

    • board and management group level review of strategic and ESG programs

    • anti-bribery and corruption

    • internal audits

    • board and management group self -assessments

    • internal and external ESG reporting

We have integrated sustainability factors and sustainability risk assessment into its investment analysis and decision-making.