Our DNA
Sustainable and responsible investment
B & Capital is an investor committed to considering ESG issues, and as such is a signatory of:
ESG orientation
B & Capital views the integration of ESG criteria as a lever for value creation and protection, fully aligned with its investment strategy focused on the growth and transformation of SMEs. Its ESG strategy is built on three pillars:
- Excluding harmful sectors and practices from its investment thesis;
- Advancing ESG awareness and practices within its portfolio companies;
- Directing part of its investments toward more sustainable companies — in this regard, the second investment vehicle, RB Capital France 2, includes 20% sustainable investments.
B & Capital presents its progress in RB Capital France 1 and RB Capital France 2‘s ESG reports (French only).
Climate & biodiversity
Aware that environmental challenges—particularly those related to climate and biodiversity—are becoming increasingly critical, and that it is essential for financial investors to take them into account, B & Capital has developed its Climate and Biodiversity Strategy. This strategy is based on two key objectives:
- Achieve one-third of portfolio companies on a decarbonization trajectory by 2030;
- Analyze and then reduce the portfolio’s biodiversity impacts and dependencies.
B & Capital reports annually on its progress in its Article 29 Energy-Climate Law (LEC) report (French only).
SFDR compliance
In addition, B & Capital provides its statement on Principal Adverse Impacts(PAIs) and its policy on integrating sustainability risks into the remuneration policy. The management of sustainability risks is addressed in the ESG Charter.
Regulatory documentation related to the Article 8 classification of RB Capital France 1 and the Article 8+ classification of RB Capital France 2, as well as more comprehensive ESG reports, are available to our investors through the investor portal.
