Environmental, Social, & Governance

APPROACH
Our Mission

Responsible investment considers how environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) issues impact the firm, the companies in which ZCG managed funds invest, the communities in which they operate, and the world at large. At ZCG, we have a long-term practice of using ESG factors in our investment management strategy and believe that attention to such factors makes good business sense.

ACCOUNTABILITY
Social Responsibility

ZCG remains steadfast in its pursuit of aligning with organizations & pledges that resonate with its mission. ZCG intends to explore opportunities to join additional initiatives that promote responsible investing, environmental stewardship, social equity, & good governance. By actively seeking out new partnerships and memberships, ZCG aims to contribute to a broader network of like-minded entities and amplify the impact it can make in shaping a more sustainable future for its stakeholders & the global community.

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT

Our Commitments & Membership
As a signatory of the UN-supported PRI, ZCG pledges to uphold the PRI’s six Principles for Responsible Investment:
  • Incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes;
  • Be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices;
  • Seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest;
  • Promote acceptance and implementation of the principles within the investment industry;
  • Work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the principles; and
  • Report on our activities and progress towards implementing the principles.
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Our Mission

Responsible investment considers how environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) issues impact the firm, the companies in which ZCG managed funds invest, the communities in which they operate, and the world at large. At ZCG, we have a long-term practice of using ESG factors in our investment management strategy and believe that attention to such factors makes good business sense.

As a signatory of the UN-supported PRI, ZCG pledges to uphold the PRI’s six Principles for Responsible Investment:

  • Incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes;
  • Be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices;
  • Seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest;
  • Promote acceptance and implementation of the principles within the investment industry;
  • Work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the principles;
  • Report on our activities and progress towards implementing the principles.
Learn More

Social Responsibility

ZCG remains steadfast in its pursuit of aligning with organizations and pledges that resonate with its mission. ZCG intends to explore opportunities to join additional initiatives that promote responsible investing, environmental stewardship, social equity, & good governance. By actively seeking out new partnerships and memberships, ZCG aims to contribute to a broader network of like-minded entities and amplify the impact it can make in shaping a more sustainable future for its stakeholders & the global community.

Our Commitments & Memberships

The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment. Supported by the United Nations, it works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international network of investor signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions. The PRI acts in the long-term interests of its signatories, of the financial markets and economies in which they operate and ultimately of the environment and society as a whole. Launched in New York in 2006, the PRI has grown to more than 5,000 signatories, managing over $121 trillion AUM.
On December 4, 2015, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) established the industry-led Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) with Michael R. Bloomberg as Chair. The Task Force currently has 31 members. The TCFD was asked to develop voluntary, consistent climate-related financial disclosures for use by companies in providing information to lenders, insurers, investors, and other stakeholders, which were published in the TCFD Recommendations Report on June 29, 2017.
The ESG Data Convergence Initiative’s two main objectives are to 1) catalyze convergence toward consistent reporting on material ESG metrics, leveraging previously existing and thoughtful frameworks as a guide for determining which metrics to report on, and 2) create a collaborative mechanism to improve this process every year. Currently, 300+ total members (202 GPs and 100 LPs/IMs) have committed to the EDCI, representing ~$26T USD of AUM worldwide.