We generate attractive returns for our shareholders and co-investors by investing in private equity and infrastructure assets. As proprietary capital investors we have a long-term, responsible approach. We create value through thoughtful origination, disciplined investment and active management of our assets, driving sustainable growth in our investee companies. We invest with the objective of generating attractive returns through the cycle for our shareholders and co-investors. We aim to achieve this objective sustainably by behaving responsibly as an investor, an employer and as an international corporate citizen. We believe that a responsible approach to investment adds value to our portfolio. Our responsible investment principles are embedded within our investment and portfolio management processes and inform our investment decisions and our behaviours. We rigorously assess and manage ESG risks at all stages of our investment and value creation processes. We make a limited number of investments each year, allowing us to be very selective in our approach to new investment, including considering the impact on global sustainability of investee companies’ activities. We adopt a thematic approach to origination and portfolio construction, backing businesses benefiting from structural trends which can support long-term sustainable growth in our portfolio. We strive to embed responsible business practices throughout our organisation by having robust policies and processes in place and by promoting the right culture among our people. We expect our employees to act with integrity, to be accountable for their behaviour, and to approach their roles with ambition, rigour and energy. All employees are formally evaluated against our values as part of our appraisal process every year. We promote an open communication culture and provide an inclusive and supportive working environment with opportunities for training and career development. We value diversity and believe that a variety of perspectives enhances our decision making. Our employees are recruited, promoted and rewarded on the basis of merit. We are an equal opportunities employer and prohibit all forms of unfair discrimination.