SUSTAINABILITY
Integral recognises its role in shaping a more sustainable future -beyond financial outcomes, we invest responsibly in our portfolio to drive long-term value for people, communities, and the planet.
Responsible investment
Integral acknowledges the impact we all have on the environment and society. Beyond financial performance, we seek to be responsible investors in our portfolio companies. We believe that understanding the operational aspects of a business, in addition to its financial profile, allows us to both manage risks effectively and generate value.
Responsible investing has always been important to Integral but changing times and regulatory requirements have made it necessary to formalize our ESG processes and initiatives. More information related to Integral’s approach to ESG can be found in our Responsible Investment Policy, SFDR, ESG, Disclosure and Gender Based Violence (GBV) Prevention Policy.
Integral’s approach
Integral follows the ESG policies of our cornerstone investors and does not invest in companies on the EBRD or IFC exclusion lists. We have procedures to identify, assess, and manage ESG risks, aiming to both protect investments and support positive social impact.
We work with portfolio company leadership to create long-term value while reducing negative impacts. Our first fund is classified as Article 6 under SFDR, with many companies already implementing ESG initiatives. Our second fund meets SFDR Article 8, promoting ESG characteristics.
Remuneration
Integral currently does not have a Remuneration Policy in accordance with the requirements of Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 2019/2088. The integration of sustainability risks is not explicitly considered with respect to the determination of remuneration.
Practically, remuneration policy schemes of the Integral funds are aligned to the performance of the investment portfolio. As a result, the remuneration policy is to a large extent directly linked to sustainability risk.
ESG events
Any stakeholders or concerned parties are encouraged to notify Integral about any ESG events which may affect them as a result of any activities of the funds’ portfolio companies. Please address any enquiries or concerns to the e-mail address esg@integralvp.com or via the contact form on the website.
Appropriate action will be taken to screen, verify and assess the information communicated, and interaction/response to a notification will be addressed within a defined period (usually 30 days). Integral ESG Policy Jan 2025 clean.