Focusing on the impact we can have is an important business driver for us. It supports:
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Talent attraction and retentionDoing our part to address global challenges supports talent attraction and retention with purpose, an increasingly sought-after attribute in an employer.
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Competitive advantageSupports our position as a partner of choice. We have observed that founders, management teams and partners increasingly want to be supported by purpose-driven capital, supporting deal flow.
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Long-term value protectionContributing to solutions that address major global challenges relevant to our business supports us in meeting our long-term obligations.
Tackling environmental and social challenges
Playing a role in addressing some of the more pressing environmental and social challenges facing the world supports our ability to create long-term value and delivers attractive returns. Our efforts are aligned to two key themes:
An enterprise-wide approach
We have a long history as a purpose-driven, long-term-oriented investor and employer, and we continue to deepen our approach to pursuing and measuring the impact we can have through our investment, operational and employee-led community giving activities. Our efforts are aligned by three strategic pillars:
How we invest
Harnessing our investment capital and stewardship to create value and make a real-world impact
How we operate
Making an impact through our operations
How we give back
Leveraging our people to make a community impact