Responsible Investment

Vespa Capital is committed to promoting long term sustainable growth and we see environmental, social and governance (ESG) as a lever that can help unlock the potential of the businesses in which we invest.

The principles of stewardship and responsible investment have underpinned Vespa Capital’s ethos and investment approach since inception, driving greater alignment between our investors, portfolio companies and the wider stakeholder communities in which those companies operate.

We acknowledge the importance of integrating strong ESG principles into our investee companies and investment practices. As a signatory of the UN PRI and ESG Data Convergence Initiative we have publicly demonstrated our commitment to responsible investing.

By doing so, we help foster sustainable businesses that are well positioned for the transition to a more sustainable economy and create a lasting legacy; ultimately, we do this because it makes good business sense.

In addition to carrying out ESG due diligence pre-deal and working with our portfolio to enhance sustainability, Vespa Capital are actively investing in businesses that are supporting others to make a positive impact.

In January 2022, we invested in Flag, a best-practice sustainability and ESG strategy, reporting and communications agency with an international reputation of supporting multinational corporations on sustainability evolution.

Read our Responsible Investment Policy here

ESG Partnerships and Collaborations

Vespa Capital is committed to fostering relationships with like-minded ESG initiatives and charities

: Vespa Capital’s ESG reporting programme continues to develop across the portfolio, with a comprehensive and consistent ESG monitoring framework in place within each portfolio company.

Vespa Capital continues to report in line with UN PRI requirements, as well as supporting the private equity-led ESG Data Convergence Initiative (EDCI).
: At Vespa Capital, we are very clear about what we do. We support high-quality and dynamic management teams in the businesses in which we invest, collaboratively inputting on the development of business strategy, leveraging our expertise and networks to support their growth.

Vespa Capital’s active ownership and participation at board level results in shared ESG best practice amongst portfolio companies.

Promoting a culture of responsibility and sustainability amongst our portfolio companies is a core element of our value creation strategy that is implemented alongside wider strategic objectives.
: Vespa Capital are building businesses positioned to thrive under our ownership and for many years after our involvement. We recognise that the challenges faced by all businesses will continue to evolve and that to continue their success they must have a determined and relevant ESG strategy.

As part of our broader commitment to society, Vespa Capital is a proud sponsor of the Haller Foundation, a charitable organisation that supports environmentally sensitive and economically sustainable farming in Kenya.

Each year, Vespa Capital holds a charity golf day in aid of the Haller Foundation and to date we have raised over £440,000 and helped connect the charity with new donors.

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