RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT AND ESG
As long-term investors, we recognise our responsibility to invest with integrity and believe ESG management underpins long-term value creation.
At Crescent, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) management is embedded at every stage of the investment lifecycle, from opportunity identification to exit. We believe it supports business resilience, operational improvements, and stakeholder alignment.
Our ESG Program
Our ESG Program is led by our in-house ESG Team.
If you are interested in learning more, get in touch to request a copy of our 2025 Responsible Investment Report using the form below.
Responsible Investment Approach
Our responsible investment and ESG practices are applied across all investment activities and strategies. These include:
Investment Exclusions
We exclude certain sectors and practices based on specific ESG criteria, as defined in our Responsible Investment Policies.
ESG Integration
We actively identify, consider and manage material ESG factors across the investment lifecycle, from investment through to management stages and exit.
Due
diligence
We implement ESG review and due diligence practices to identify and manage the ESG risks and opportunities of potential investments.
Responsible Investment Principles
Value Creation
We recognise that understanding the material ESG factors associated with our investment can unlock long-term value. Our investment approach applies a considered, evidence-based approach to identifying and supporting value creation through ESG management.
Long-term Vision
We look beyond the short-term to consider how evolving global themes may impact investment outcomes. This includes considering how long-term ESG risks and opportunities may evolve in response to regulatory, environmental, technological, and social change.
Holistic ESG Integration
We embed ESG and other Responsible Investment considerations throughout our investment process, tailored to each asset class. This helps us to identify, assess, and manage material risks and opportunities in line with our fiduciary responsibilities.
Active Partnership
We apply an active partnership mindset across our investment strategies, engaging with investee entities, borrowers, and stakeholders where influence is possible. We aim to support value creation and risk management through constructive dialogue on ESG matters.
Capability Building
We invest in building ESG capability across our investment professionals and stakeholders. Through training, transparency and collaboration, we aim to support the informed consideration and management of ESG across our investment activities.
Continuous Improvement
We actively monitor ESG and Responsible Investment practices and developments. We seek to identify learning and improvement opportunities within our own approach through experience, and in response to evolving standards, expectations, and outcomes.
ESG Priorities
In private equity, we define six ESG priorities that we consider essential for fostering lasting value and operational resilience in the businesses we support.
ESG GOVERNANCE AND STRATEGY
DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING
CYBERSECURITY AND DATA PRIVACY
CLIMATE RISK AND DECARBONISATION
RISK MANAGEMENT
ETHICAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Memberships and Certifications
We are proud members and signatories of these highly respected organisations
