Impact and ESG

At Bootstrap Europe, compliance with Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) matters is crucial for long-term sustainability and value creation to our portfolio companies, employees and investors.

Bootstrap’s ESG policy is embedded in our deal origination philosophy and selection criteria, as well as in our ongoing portfolio management activities.

Bootstrap recognises the importance of identifying, assessing and managing material sustainability risks as an integral part of conducting business. Bootstrap’s ESG policy provides a comprehensive framework for promoting ESG issues within our investment and portfolio management processes.

The ESG policy sets out how sustainability risks are integrated into Bootstrap’s investment decision-making and advisory processes.

EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)

Bootstrap Europe adheres to pre-contractual disclosure for the financial products referred to in Article 8, paragraphs 1, 2 and 2a, of Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 and Article 6, first paragraph, of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, that is available upon request.

Article 8 compliance applies where a financial product promotes, among other characteristics, environmental or social characteristics, or a combination of those characteristics, provided that the companies in which the investments are made follow good governance practices.

Bootstrap Europe, Impact and ESG Features

The past year has been a defining period of evolution, action and conviction for Bootstrap Europe. As the macroeconomic and technological landscapes continue to shift, our commitment to generating sustainable, long-term value has only deepened a core belief: that impactful investing is inherently more profitable investing! 

This year’s achievements stand as a testament to the hard work of our teams worldwide, driving us to major milestones in our ESG journey. Explore a few of our remarkable features displayed.

It’s a joy to be providing finance to so many exciting businesses across Europe, yet it comes with great responsibility. From our standpoint, we want to make sure that every business we work with is doing their bit for the planet. We all have a duty to take care of this world, and in turn, so does every business in all aspects of their operations.

Fatou Diagne, Bootstrap Europe Managing Partner and co-founder speaking at the CleanTech Flattening the Climate Curve, LP/GP Investor Summit.