Our responsibility

Perwyn responsible investment policy

Perwyn’s mission is to partner with exceptional companies to achieve ambitious goals. Through deep strategic partnerships, we aim to unlock each company’s full potential and drive sustainable long-term growth.

Policy governance arrangements

Perwyn's Founder and Managing Partner, Andrew Wynn, owns the Responsible Investment (RI) policy, which is overseen by a partner group. The policy is monitored annually for compliance, improvement, and alignment with ESG standards. Effective from 2024, it replaces previous guidelines and will be reviewed and amended to reflect internal changes and the broader ESG landscape.

Our principles

Our commitment

Our approach

Our principles

Promotion and Protection of Human Rights:
Upholding the principles set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Respect for International Standards:
Adhering to internationally proclaimed principles such as the ten principles of the UN Global Compact Initiative and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

Incorporation of Responsible Investment Principles:
Integrating principles outlined by the UN Principles of Responsible Investment (UN PRI) and other relevant industry organisations.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):
Ensuring equal opportunities and striving for equal outcomes for all individuals.

Adherence to Good Governance Practices: 
Promoting robust governance frameworks within our investments.

Our ESG Priorities

Environmental

Climate impact and carbon emissions
Energy efficiency, pollution and waste management
Impact on biodiversity
Sustainable production and supply chain management

Social

Diversity, equity and inclusion
Employee wellbeing and engagement
Product / service quality and safety
Fair and ethical treatment

Governance

Board composition, including separate committees
Management strategy with regards to social and environmental metrics
Cybersecurity and data privacy
Ethical conduct, anti-bribery and anti-corruption measures

Our commitment

Integration of ESG 
Embed ESG considerations into all stages of the
investment cycle, from initial screening and due
diligence to active ownership.

Governance and Oversight
Encourage portfolio companies to implement
governance structures that provide appropriate oversight and transparency on sustainability matters.

Training and Support
Provide ESG training and support to Perwyn employees to ensure adherence to RI policy.

Transparency and Reporting 
Maintain transparency in our ESG integration efforts, including annual reporting to the UN PRI

Our approach

When evaluating potential new investments, Perwyn assesses target companies to identify ESG-related risks and opportunities. An initial screening exercise is conducted to determine if any businesses require a deeper ESG analysis. This screening evaluates sectors and geographies that may carry higher ESG risks.

ESG materiality is assessed using industry standards such as the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB). If an investment does not align with the principles set out in this policy, Perwyn will not pursue the opportunity.

Perwyn will not invest in companies which are known to be in breach of legal, environmental or other legislative requirements, avoiding any direct investments in the following sectors and areas:

Fossil fuels
Alcohol and tobacco
Armaments & firearms / controversial weapons
Companies involved in human rights abuses
Companies involved in environmental degradation

ESG-related due diligence is conducted by Perwyn’s investment team, supported by external advisors as needed. The due diligence aims to identify material ESG topics and potential red flags. Screening questions include key areas that help identify any potential ESG risks including:

Environmental concerns (with specific questions relating to formal policies and tracking of energy consumption)
Social concerns (supply chain, diversity, HR and safety related issues)
Corporate governance (are adequate policies in place, board composition / independence and any ethical concerns)

The investment team assigns a rating for each ESG category (E, S, and G) and presents these ratings in the Investment Committee paper. Additionally, the team includes identified ESG risks and opportunities in the investment memo and supporting documents. Depending on the findings, the investment committee may request further assessment or specific corrective actions as part of 100-day plan and to be integrated into the post-investment value creation plan.

Sanctions, anti-money laundering, and background checks on the potential investment’s top management and key personnel are conducted with the support of an external advisor (e.g. Amiqus).

Perwyn has a partnership approach to investing alongside management teams, taking on an active role in our businesses. This includes working to develop a clear strategy for each business, ensuring the right management team and Board is in place. As an active investor, we believe in continuous improvement and commitment to working with portfolio companies to enhance their ESG performance and disclosure practices during the ownership period.

ESG forms a core part of the 100-day value creation plan, with measurable actions for improvement. Perwyn monitors each portfolio company’s progress through an ESG questionnaire with changes in key ESG KPIs being reviewed annually to determine progress. Ongoing engagement with the portfolio companies is an integral part of the post investment ESG strategy to facilitate further improvements. This engagement occurs both at the board level and through ad-hoc interactions.

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