Sustainability is integrated in the business approach and a core lever for long-term value creation.

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Many of our companies have anticipated how the green transition is reshaping society and markets. By acting early, they have strengthened their market positions and created new opportunities for long-term growth.

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Responsible owner

It is in our role as an owner we have the most impact through the capital we provide, the active ownership role that we play and the employment, innovations, products and services delivered by our companies.

Responsible Investment and Ownership Policy
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Responsible company

As a company, Investor continuously works to improve our impact. Our Code of Conduct guides all employees in their day-to-day work based on our values as well as internal policies for anti-corruption, sustainability, and whistleblowing.

Code of Conduct Supplier Code of Conduct

Our approach is built on materiality, where we have identified three areas where we have the largest impact, both as a company and as an owner.

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    Business ethics & governance

    Business ethics and governance is the foundation for Investor’s ownership model and sustainability approach. Our policies, principles and governance framework guide how we act as a responsible company and owner.

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    Climate & circularity

    Climate mitigation and circularity are key to strengthening resilience, competitiveness and long-term value creation. We challenge and support our companies to reduce emissions, use resources more efficiently and develop new business opportunities.

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    Diversity & inclusion

    Diverse perspectives and inclusive cultures are important drivers of better decisions, innovation and long-term performance. We promote meritocracy, diversity and inclusion, both within Investor and as an active owner.

Focus areas

A common direction, tailored to each company

Our sustainability targets reflect the priorities we consider most relevant across our portfolio. Through active ownership, we set clear expectations and follow progress over time.

The targets are complemented by company-specific value creation plans addressing each company’s most material topics to strengthen long-term competitiveness and resilience.

Climate & circularity Diversity & inclusion Business ethics & governance
Climate & circularity
2025 Outcome 2030 Portfolio targets
74%

reduction of the portfolio’s scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2016

 80%
50%

of the portfolio companies have strategic scope 3 targets

 100%
17%

of the portfolio companies have strategic circularity targets

 100%
Diversity & inclusion
2025 Outcome 2030 Portfolio targets
60%

representation of one gender on portfolio companies’ Boards of Directors

 ≤60%
65%

representation of one gender in portfolio companies’ leadership teams

 ≤60%
96%

measure employees’ perceived level of inclusion

 100%
Business ethics & governance
2025 Outcome 2030 Portfolio targets
95%

functions at risk covered by anti-corruption training programmes

 100%

of the portfolio companies adhere to Investor’s expectations for responsible business, set out in the Responsible Ownership and Investment Policy
100%

signatories to the UN Global Compact or an equivalent initiative
100%

have a Supplier Code of Conduct

The transition to a low-carbon, circular economy requires companies to adapt and innovate. We support our companies in reducing emissions, improving resource efficiency and developing solutions that strengthen competitiveness and long-term resilience.

Read more about targets and progress in our Annual Report

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