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Authentic impact through best-in-class investment opportunities

Our impact investing practice leverages over a decade of sustainable investing leadership to deliver meaningful impact while generating attractive financial returns.

>1.5bn
USD committed capital
global
reach
>60
investments
13
years track record
  • Commitment to integrity and transparency
  • Dedicated impact verification and management
  • Leveraging the platform to access best impact opportunities

We believe that private equity is well-suited to drive lasting, scalable impact by supporting sustainable solutions to critical social and environmental challenges. The resources made available by governments and philanthropy will not be sufficient, and institutional capital is well-positioned to bridge the gap and address these global problems. LGT Capital Partners has long recognized this need and has been an early adopter of responsible and sustainable investing. Our dedicated impact strategy was launched under the commitment to allocate the capital we have been entrusted with to make a difference in the lives of the global community and to leave a healthier planet for future generations. 

Our impact investing practice is rooted in over a decade of impact and sustainable investing leadership, and adheres to industry best practices for impact verification and impact management. Our proprietary Impact Management Framework and the associated assessment tools are aligned with the Impact Management Project and the International Finance Corporation’s Operating Principles for Impact Management. Impact is mapped to the appropriate United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and targets, and is monitored and reported on over time.

LGT Capital Partners’ impact investments leverage the capabilities and the global network of our investment platform as well as over 20 years of successful private equity investing experience. This allows us to secure differentiated access to high quality private equity opportunities which deliver attractive risk-adjusted performance. 

Selected impact investments

Apex Learning

Apex Learning

The Apex Learning’s digital learning solutions help US schools consistently increase on-time graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and improve exam scores. The company improves education outcomes and enhances opportunities for at-risk students, with significant long-term socio-economic benefits across the communities it serves.
www.apexlearning.com

LGT Capital Partners co-invested in Apex Learning alongside Education Growth Partners  in May 2017.
www.edgrowth.com

PolyTech

PolyTech

PolyTech is a global leader in wind turbine blade protection and enhancements, supporting Original Equipment Manufacturers and aftermarket customers in the wind power industry. PolyTech combines research, technical skills, and innovation to help reduce the levelized cost of wind energy, making it a more attractive alternative energy source. PolyTech is the first wind company in the world to get certified in the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
www.polytech.com 

LGT Capital Partners invested in PolyTech through a Verdane fund  in December 2020.
www.verdane.com

BPTN Syariah

BPTN Syariah

BPTN Syariah is a microfinance bank in Indonesia that promotes financial inclusion by offering financial products and services to remote and generally unbanked communities.  The bank focuses on the lower income “productive poor” segment and its customers are predominantly women. In addition to its community-based lending programs, BPTN Syariah offers its customers bundled life insurance and savings programs and provides ongoing education and training on financial management, entrepreneurship, health, and environmental issues.
www.btpnsyariah.com

LGT CP co-invested in BTPN Syariah alongside The Northstar Group  in July 2018.
www.nsgroup.com

Axelum Resources

Axelum Resources

Axelum Resources is one of the world’s largest export manufacturers of coconut products, with sustainability being core to its’ operations. The company’s capabilities include producing a wide array of products that utilize nearly all of the components of the coconut, including increased use of the by-products. Axelum promotes sustainable farming and fair and organic trade through farmer education and support. The company has also made significant social contributions throughout the regions it operates in across education, healthcare and community support.
www.axelum.ph

LGT CP co-invested in Axelum alongside Crescent Point  Capital in July 2017.
www.cgcm.com

A dedicated best-in-class private equity impact solution

Our impact investing practice brings together our successful investment platform and our commitment to act responsibly by allocating capital towards solutions that meaningfully improve lives and promote a sustainable future. We are proud to be a part of a transformational change towards a more sustainable world. 

For any queries about our impact activities, please contact us

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