Ironbridge considers that environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues play an increasingly important role in today's environment.

In September 2009, we became a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment. We are committed to the implementation of the Principles in our business model. ESG analysis is performed as an integral part of due diligence before Ironbridge recommends an investment. Following investment, Ironbridge will engage with the companies within our investment portfolio to develop and improve ESG practices and promote a higher level of transparency.

We believe that ESG issues can positively affect the performance of our investment portfolios in the long term.

Ironbridge is proud of achievements on ESG issues of the companies in our investment portfolio:

• Envirowaste is pioneering renewable energy generation in New Zealand from landfill sites;
• iNova is a signatory to the National Packaging covenant;
• Fleet Partners has developed a Green Guide to help customers reduce carbon footprint.