KKR’s Sixth Annual ESG and Citizenship Report Addresses Five Global Challenges
July 19, 2016
“As investors, we have an opportunity to be part of the solution to
these critical global challenges,” said
Since KKR’s founding 40 years ago, the Firm’s approach to investing has evolved to incorporate the thoughtful consideration of critical factors, including ESG issues, in the decision-making process and management of companies in certain asset classes. The ESG and Citizenship Report showcases KKR’s expanded responsible investment efforts and demonstrates KKR’s commitment to incorporating ESG considerations into how the Firm invests.
“We have experienced tremendous growth and progress thanks to our focus
on responsible investment, but are eager to keep moving forward,” said
Highlights from the 2015 report include:
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$1.6 billion in renewables – Since 2011, KKR has deployed$1.6 billion globally behind solar, wind, and district heating as part of KKR’s diversified approach to infrastructure and energy investments. -
Green
Solutions Platform – Building on nearly eight years of
environmental and financial impact from the Green Portfolio Program,
KKR re-launched
its pioneering environmental initiative in
December 2015 under a new name, and with an expanded mission. As part of this announcement, KKR released results for 22 participating companies across four asset classes highlighting projects focused on eco-efficiency, eco-innovation, and eco-solution. - Focus on better agriculture – KKR expanded its investments in Chinese agricultural companies with a focus on food safety to help address the growing demand for safer dairy, meat, and poultry products in the region. Additionally, these portfolio companies are increasing their focus on agricultural innovation and sustainability to meet rising food demands while using fewer natural resources.
- Diversity and inclusion – The Firm continued to recognize the importance of improving talent management by focusing on diversity and inclusion, employee benefits and resources, and training and development.
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Community impact – KKR completed a third pro bono impact
investing assistance project, through which employees provided
financial, operational, and analytical expertise to the social
enterprise Banyan
Nation in
India .
This year, additional information is available through a series of supplemental fact sheets, which are an integral element of KKR’s evolving and comprehensive approach to ESG reporting. The fact sheets are accessible at kkresg.com/resources.
To download the 2015 ESG and Citizenship Report or obtain more information about KKR’s ESG progress, visit www.kkresg.com.
For more on KKR’s Green Solutions Platform (GSP) and participating portfolio companies, visit www.green.kkr.com.
About KKR
KKR is a leading global investment firm that manages investments across
multiple asset classes including private equity, energy, infrastructure,
real estate, credit and hedge funds. KKR aims to generate attractive
investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment
approach, employing world‐class people, and driving growth and value
creation at the asset level. KKR invests its own capital alongside its
partners’ capital and brings opportunities to others through its capital
markets business. References to KKR’s investments may include the
activities of its sponsored funds. For additional information about
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