Growth with integrity
At Total Capital Partners, our purpose is to invest in good businesses to help them grow, in a responsible way.
It is crucial that the companies we invest in are prepared to engage in a more sustainable world. This is why we integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors throughout our investment process.
We work with our companies to seek to incorporate the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact into their strategies and their operations, to foster a culture of integrity, and to ensure the companies we back uphold their responsibilities to people and planet, as they set their goals for long-term success.
Our journey to responsible investing
Before the
investment
During the investment appraisal stage, we use ESG factors as a framework to inform our judgments.
We firmly believe that analysing the impact of ESG factors is critical to making good investment decisions. Before making an investment, we strive to understand the most material ESG risks and opportunities for the company, including climate change, human rights, and business ethics.
We think carefully about how these issues impact our investment case, and the role we can take in helping companies to navigate them.
During the
investment
During our investment period, we help our companies address ESG risks and opportunities.
We work closely with management to support the development of ESG strategies which prioritise the most material risks. We encourage companies to identify and harness the opportunities presented by the transition to a more just, transparent, and environmentally conscious economy.
We foster a culture of striving to improve.
After the
investment
On exit, we leave businesses prepared for a more sustainable world.
By establishing the right governance to support the management of ESG issues, including clear lines of accountability, companies are positioned for continued success. This ensures businesses are agile and able to adapt to new ESG risks and opportunities in the future.
With this approach, we leave portfolio companies in a position to continuously improve and further enhance their contribution to society and the economy.
Our approach
For the benefit of our companies, and the good of the environment and society, we are committed to investing responsibly and to ensuring that our companies strive to improve.
Total Capital Partners has an ethical screening policy. We do not invest in businesses involved in arms or ammunition, gambling, adult entertainment, predatory lending, distilled alcohol and tobacco, oil & gas production, or mining.
Our investments