2008
Signing of France Invest’s charter of investor commitment for growth
A Long-Standing Commitment
For over 20 years, Parquest has been a leading player in private equity in France. The values that drive us guide our commitment as a responsible investor and have anchored ESG in Parquest's strategy since its creation.
2014
Partner in charge of ESG
2015
Signing of PRI (Principles of Responsible Investment)
Integration of ESG challenges in our shareholders agreements
2016
First ESG team training
Elaboration of our ESG charter
2017
Introduction of ESG criteria in the investment process
2019
Release of our ESG charter
Release of the first ESG report
2020
Creation of the ESG committee within the management company
Signing of the France Invest charter on gender parity
2021
Signing of the Initiative Climat International (iCI)
2022
Great Place to Work certification for the management company
First carbon footprint audit of the management company
2023
Parquest III fundraising, article 8 fund under SFDR (Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation)
Creation of the Parquest Philanthropic Fund
Signing of the France Invest charter on value sharing
2024
Creation of a sustainable investment goal within the Parquest III fund
Our Approach
For more than 10 years, we have strengthened our approach as a responsible investor. With the implementation of the SFDR regulation, Parquest is implementing a sustainability approach based on two axes:
- On one hand, a sustainable investment objective for our fund Parquest III;
- On the other hand, systematic support for portfolio companies in defining a sustainability strategy and actions towards sustainable practices.
Definition of sustainable investment
For the management company, sustainable investment aims to consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria at the heart of its investment decisions, by evaluating a positive contribution to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), while aiming for strong financial performance.
For each fund that contains a minimum percentage of sustainable investment, Parquest defines the SDGs to which the fund will contribute.
ESG Strategy
Our ESG strategy underscores the key role of ESG in value creation. It incorporates three key cross-cutting priorities to which we are committed as a management company, supporting our investments.
In addition, Parquest integrates ESG at all stages of the investment cycle:
- Before the investment phase by identifying risks and material stakes, and by conducting ESG due diligence;
- During the holding phase by closely supporting the portfolio companies in defining their ESG strategy, action plans and monitoring associated KPIs;
- And at exit, by valuing the investee companies’ ESG achievements.
ESG in the investment cycle 01PRIOR TO INVESTMENTS02HOLDING PHASE03AT EXIT Before the investment phase by identifying risks and material stakes, and by conducting ESG due diligence
During the holding phase by closely supporting the portfolio companies in defining their ESG strategy, action plans and monitoring associated KPIs
And at exit, by valuing the investee companies’ ESG achievements
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PRIOR TO INVESTMENTS
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HOLDING PHASE
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AT EXIT
Before the investment phase by identifying risks and material stakes, and by conducting ESG due diligence
During the holding phase by closely supporting the portfolio companies in defining their ESG strategy, action plans and monitoring associated KPIs
And at exit, by valuing the investee companies’ ESG achievements
