We’re committed to integrating robust Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices across our investment strategy. As proud signatories of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) and the ESG Data Convergence Initiative, we actively promote greater transparency, accountability, and long-term value creation throughout our portfolio.
Engaging with Portfolio Companies to Drive Sustainable Value
At Vespa Capital, we actively partner with our portfolio companies to create long-term, sustainable value. From the outset of each investment, we embed sustainability into the core of our value creation strategy.
Every portfolio company is assigned an ESG Champion—an internal lead responsible for driving sustainability initiatives and fostering a culture of accountability and progress. Our focus on sustainability begins during the investment process, where we conduct comprehensive ESG due diligence to identify risks and opportunities.
Post-investment, we maintain a close, collaborative relationship with our portfolio companies. Together with the ESG Champions, we implement and evolve tailored sustainability initiatives throughout the investment lifecycle. These initiatives include:
• Developing and updating ESG policies and processes
• Advancing decarbonisation and energy efficiency efforts
• Conducting regular ESG risk assessments
Our aim is to help build resilient, forward-thinking businesses that thrive in a transitioning global economy.
Impact of Our Portfolio Companies
We actively track the progress of our portfolio companies using key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance indicators. Many of these businesses generate meaningful positive impact through their products, services, and internal initiatives, for example:
Fibrofind's innovative ex vivo models offer more predictive, ethical, and human-relevant alternatives to traditional preclinical testing. By enabling more accurate assessment of drug efficacy and safety, Fibrofind is helping accelerate the development of life-changing therapies, improving patient outcomes while reducing reliance on animal testing.
Rocksteady provides in-school band lessons to primary school children across the UK. Through the Rocksteady Foundation, they also offer free music education to some of the most disadvantaged children in society—helping to improve confidence, creativity, and inclusion through the power of music.
Flag supports businesses—ranging from SMEs to global corporations—in delivering transparent, impactful sustainability communications. Their expertise in ESG reporting and disclosure helps companies articulate their sustainability strategies with clarity and integrity.
