Our Approach to Responsible Investment
At H.I.G., many factors that are today recognized as contemporary
responsible investment principles have long been foundational risk-
mitigation strategies that offer a valuable lens through which H.I.G. looks for
opportunity.
H.I.G. believes that responsible investment practices – including the
assessment of financially material environmental, social, and governance
considerations – are part of a comprehensive approach to investment decision making.
“The Firm has developed a set of policies and practices, informed by
internationally recognized responsible investment principles, to help ensure
that material ESG considerations are integrated into the investment
lifecycle.”
Kim Leinwand Erle, Managing Director & Global Head of ESG, H.I.G. Capital
Integrating Responsible Investment Principles
We recognize that companies with strong environmental, social, and governances practices attract better talent, have fewer business risks, and ultimately deliver better sustainable value for all stakeholders. ESG considerations are evaluated, integrated, and monitored across various stages of the investment process, from initial due diligence, to post closing engagement.
Select examples of potentially material environmental, social, and/or governance topics.
| Business Continuity | Business Ethics | Carbon Emissions | Data Privacy |
| Energy Management | Health and Safety | Human Rights | Product Lifecycle |
| Product Quality | Talent Retention | Waste Management | Workforce Engagement |
As experienced responsible investors, we seek to take an active role in encouraging our portfolio companies to address issues that can affect company value, including those related to sustainability. We believe ESG factors, where material, can contribute to sustainable value creation. Where applicable, we seek to collect sustainability data and identify opportunities for engagement across a range of ESG-related areas.
Select examples of sustainability in the H.I.G. portfolio:
