Sustainable Investing
Nexus Point is committed to being an upstanding corporate citizen and advancing ESG interests in the communities in which we and our portfolio companies operate. We believe that ESG plays a significant role in the long-term performance of a company, hence our responsible investment philosophy is integrated into our evaluation, investment, and value creation processes. We strive to achieve the best possible ESG standards in our portfolio companies.
Our
Integrated Approach
ESG is integrated throughout our investment processes including evaluation, investment, and value creation processes.
Dedicated
ESG Mindset
Our commitment to ESG is ingrained throughout all levels of the Firm. Our in-house ESG officer works closely with the investment team and other members of the Firm to ensure that both our firm and our portfolio companies have a comprehensive ESG reporting framework, and are striving to make improvements where needed.
Influence Through
Control Ownership
We continuously engage with each of our portfolio companies to improve corporate behaviour and align it with our ESG policies. With our control-oriented strategy, we are able to more effectively promote long-term, positive change at our portfolio companies on ESG issues.
Transparent
Reporting
We collect ESG-related data regularly from our portfolio companies and support them to advance ESG principles consistent with our policies. Additionally, we have continuous open dialogues with our investors regarding the reporting and disclosure of ESG initiatives and results.
Committed to Act in the Best Long-Term Interests of our Investors and Stakeholders
We are a signatory of United Nations-supported Principles of Responsible Investment (UN PRI) since May 2017. When making an investment decision, Nexus Point will also refer to the International Finance Corporation (IFC) 2012 Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability.
Giving Back
We also believe in giving back to our local communities. We support charitable organizations in our local communities annually, giving our team members the opportunity to give back to our society.
ESG Initiatives Implemented at Portfolio Companies
Taiwan
Packaging
China
Medical
Taiwan
Burger King Taiwan
Quick Service Restaurants
Environment:
• Promoted the use of real ingredients free of additives
• Promoted sustainable packaging and recycling
• Adopted comprehensive food waste management initiative
Social
• Improved workplace safety with regular trainings and safety inspections
• Promoted diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Supported local community with charity events and donations
Governance
• Invited industry expert to join the board to help strength internal governance structure
• Institutionalized ESG governance
Jumao
Homecare Medical Devices
Environment:
• Implemented a recycling initiative to eliminate waste
• Adopted the use of solar power to reduce their energy usage footprint
Social
• Donated to domestic and international institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Improved production efficiency via automation
• Improved workplace safety with regular trainings and safety inspections
Governance
• Professionalized family-owned business and improved internal governance structure
• Regularly track and upgrade ESG initiatives
GaleMed
Respiratory Consumables
Environment:
• Adopted proper waste management control and pollution prevention measures
Social
• Donated to domestic and international institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Provided regular health checkups for employees
Governance
• Professionalized family-owned business and improved internal governance structure
• Regularly track and upgrade ESG initiatives
Jinsong Dental
Dental Service
Environment:
• Implemented a waste separation initiative and improved medical waste management
• Adopted energy saving measures
Social
• Provided free oral exams and medical treatments to local communities
• Rectified historical labor law compliance issues
Governance
• Half of the senior executive team is comprised of women, with one female board member
• Professionalized business and improved internal governance structure
Packaging
Sanying Packaging
Flexible Plastic Packaging
Environment:
• Developed recyclable tube products (“Ever Green” series)
• Implemented new monitoring systems for waste management and pollution reduction
Social
• Improved workplace safety with regular trainings
• Supported community with charity events and donations
Governance
• Professionalized family-owned business and improved internal governance structure
• Half of the senior executive team is comprised of women
China
GL Events China
Integrated Events Solution Provider
Environment:
• Adopted energy saving and waste management initiatives
Social
• Provided SMEs with access to the market by building exhibitor communities
Governance
• Inducted female board member to promote workplace diversity
• Regularly track and upgrade ESG initiatives
Medical
Lichi Medical
Dental Supplies
Environment:
• Adopted energy saving and waste management initiatives
Social
• Provided regular social services to improve community engagements
Governance
• Developed ESG framework and established ESG initiatives tracking system
• Professionalized business and improved internal governance structure
