Strategic relevance
Essential to our strategy for long-term value creation
At EMH Partners, we are committed to building long-term value alongside entrepreneurs and management teams. We are convinced that sustainable practices contribute to building resilient, future-proof businesses.
Our portfolio companies share two fundamental characteristics: they are asset-light and people-centric businesses. What connects these companies is their focus on technology and their people as scarce resources. And it is the value of trust and ethical behavior that underpins their way of doing business.
While their environmental footprint is naturally moderate, our companies recognize the economic importance of actively managing climate impact and resource consumption.
Core ESG-linked value levers
The EMH approach to sustainability
Closely embedded into our investment approach
Based on our commitment to long-term value creation, we have integrated sustainability into our investment approach at every stage – from initial screening to exit – ensuring measurable value creation (see details below).
Our approach builds on our UN PRI signatory status since 2020 and is supported by strong governance through a dedicated Sustainability Manager and a rigorous ESG Policy. In 2024, we further professionalized our framework through EDCI membership and active contribution to their working group on commercial outcomes.
Beyond that, we take sustainability seriously within EMH. With 9 tons of CO₂ emissions per employee, we are among the leading group of comparable PE firms. We also offer a healthy and engaging workspace and maintain long-standing social partnerships in our community.
Sustainability along the investment process
Memberships and initiatives
We proactively engage with the broader sustainability ecosystem of portfolio companies, investors, and peers to contribute our share towards sustainable development.
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In 2024, we became a member of the ESG Data Convergence Initiative (EDCI).
EDCI is about driving convergence around meaningful environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics for the private equity industry, as well as generating useful, performance-based, comparable ESG data.
As a signatory, we will actively contribute to driving ESG data convergence and are committed to following best market practices.
This allows us to continuously benchmark our portfolio and improve ESG performance.
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In 2020, EMH became a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).
The PRI is the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment and works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
As a leading growth investment firm, we have a responsibility to act in our stakeholders’ best and long-term interests. As a PRI signatory, we incorporate ESG topics into all our decision-making processes.
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At EMH, we consider the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) throughout the entire investment process.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet.
At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership.
Portfolio highlights
How EMH’s portfolio companies are transforming sustainability
into tangible value
Let's connect.
Sustainability at EMH Partners
Contact
Achim Kreuzer
Sustainability Manager
Achim.Kreuzer@emh.com