ESG
Keensight, an active and responsible investor.
Since its inception, Keensight Capital has been dedicated to delivering value to investors by supporting management teams in creating stronger and more valuable businesses. We believe that having a responsible and proactive approach to ESG aspects will positively impact our performance, the success of our portfolio companies, and society at large.
Our Approach
”At Keensight Capital, integrating ESG has been a fundamental part of our investment approach since the very beginning. Our early adoption of sustainability principles has given us a distinct advantage in identifying sustainable value creation opportunities, and has also enabled us to establish long-term relationships with the management teams we partner with.
PHILIPPE CROCHETManaging Partner
Our Reports
At Keensight, responsible investing is a cornerstone of our identity and a guiding principle that shapes everything we do.
ESG governance
Meet the ESG team
A dedicated internal ESG team, led by a Head of ESG & Sustainability, that is responsible for managing, coordinating, and implementing all ESG initiatives at the management company and portfolio levels.
Philippe is a Partner of Keensight Capital.
Prior to Keensight, he spent 5 years with the Rothschild group as a senior investment director of R Capital Management, the investment arm of the Rothschild Group dedicated to growth companies. R Capital Management became Keensight after its Managing Partners acquired Rothschild Group’s stake in the company.
Prior to Rothschild, he was a Principal at Partech International, a leading French/US investment firm focused on IT.
Philippe has a solid professional background in the Telecom industry where he fulfilled a variety of roles at Corvis Corporation, Algety Telecom and Nortel.
Philippe is a graduate of Ecole Polytechnique and holds an Engineering degree from Telecom Paris.
Ana is a Director at Keensight, in charge of ESG and sustainability-related strategy and implementation across the funds’ portfolio companies. She brings over 12 years of experience in sustainable business strategies and responsible investment worldwide.
Prior to joining Keensight Capital, Ana held the position of Senior Manager at EY, specializing in ESG and Sustainable Finance with a focus on Private Equity. Her areas of expertise range across ESG policies, non-financial reporting and KPI management.
Before this position, Ana was an International Affairs and Sustainability Manager at Atrevia, working on a diverse set of projects in sustainable development, CSR, and public affairs, for international multilateral financing organizations and private European companies.
She holds a Law Degree from Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) and an MBA from EAE Business School. Also, she has the CFA ESG Investing certification from the CFA Institute.
Mikaela is an Associate at Keensight Capital, specializing in ESG and Sustainability.
Prior to joining Keensight, Mikaela was an Assistant Manager at KPMG International, where she was involved in the development of various ESG solutions and services, including in the fields of sustainable finance, climate risk, nature and biodiversity, and circular economy.
She previously worked as an Advisor at KPMG Cyprus, where she supported clients in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) and the finance sectors, in projects related to ESG reporting, KPI setting, and ESG strategy.
Mikaela holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences from the University of East Anglia and a Master of Science in Environmental Technology (Urban Sustainable Environments) from Imperial College London.
ESG committee
Keensight has established an ESG Committee, which holds the responsibility of monitoring the implementation of our ESG strategy and associated actions. The committee also presents performance indicators and follow-up reports to the Board of Directors. This structured approach ensures that relevant sustainability and ESG topics are effectively channeled to the appropriate governance bodies for more effective oversight.
Our Commitments
An ESG Value Creation Program that seeks to leverage ESG performance as a competitive advantage
Key numbers
100
of our companies have formalized a Code of Ethics
100
of our portfolio companies participate in Keensight’s ESG Value Creation Program
100
of our investments have conducted an ESG Review and are on track to define an ESG Strategic Plan
100
of our portfolio companies have included ESG in the agenda of Board meetings
”Our emphasis on sustainability gives our portfolio companies a competitive advantage, preparing them to effectively tackle future challenges. Our integrated approach not only enhances long-term financial performance but also ensures sustained success for both Keensight Capital and our portfolio.
ANA ALVAREZ GRULLONHead of ESG & Sustainability
Joining the conversation: sector engagement and initiatives
Since 2012, Keensight has been a signatory of the PRI, the Principles for Responsible Investment, promoted by the United Nations, and actively participates in its annual reporting campaign, events, and workshops. Moreover, our ESG Director is a member of the Investor Reference Group on Corporate Reporting.
Keensight is a member of Invest Europe, the association representing Europe’s private equity, venture capital, and infrastructure sectors, as well as their investors. Invest Europe plays an important role in building awareness of the industry and contributing to policy across the continent.
In 2022, Keensight became a signatory to the UN Global Compact, a strategic initiative for businesses that are dedicated to aligning their operations and strategies with ten universally-accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption.
In 2014, Keensight renewed its commitment to France Invest’s guidelines by signing the “Investors for Growth” Charter and in 2020 we became a signatory of the France Invest “Gender Parity” Charter. We are also members of the Sustainable Finance working group.
In 2022, Keensight became a sponsor of Level 20, an organization dedicated to improving gender diversity in the European private equity industry. We regularly participate and engage in their programs (events, presentation, mentoring, etc.).
In 2016, Keensight became a signatory of Initiative Climat International (iCI), a global practitioner-led community of private equity firms and investors that seek to understand and manage the risks associated with climate change.
In 2022, Keensight committed to the ESG Data Convergence Initiative, which seeks to advance best practices for the collection, processing, and reporting of ESG performance data. The initiative aims to reduce the complexity surrounding ESG data collection and reporting and to ensure investors have access to consistent and accurate ESG data.
A recognized ESG leader
Gold Award – Best ESG Private Equity Initiatives
Private Equity Exchange & Awards
2023
ESG Manager of the year
Private Equity Wire
ESG AAA European Awards
2023
Best Corporate Sustainability Strategy
Private Equity Wire
ESG AAA European Awards
2023
ESG Mid-Cap
House of the Year
Real Deals ESG Awards
2023
Best Corporate Sustainability Strategy
Private Equity Wire
ESG AAA European Awards
2022
