Laver Capital believes that enduring value creation requires rigorous and objective assessment of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risk.
Sustainable Investing
Our Approach
To inform every investment decision, we rely primarily on Moody’s ESG Solutions and MSCI ESG Ratings, two respected ratings agencies in global finance. MSCI provides comprehensive analytical tools that assess a company’s resilience to financially material ESG risks and opportunities, while Moody’s delivers robust, data-driven evaluations and sector-specific insights. Using these agencies allows us to benchmark our portfolio companies against global standards and ensure our investments align with our values and risk tolerance. When appropriate, we also utilize other leading platforms to gain additional insights or industry-specific ESG analysis.
Our ESG Principles
Environmental Stewardship
We recognize that climate-related risks and environmental degradation pose significant threats to long-term investment returns and global stability. Our environmental strategy focuses on identifying and supporting businesses that contribute to a sustainable future while mitigating risks associated with climate change and resource scarcity. We believe that companies addressing environmental challenges today will be best positioned for tomorrow’s economy.
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Renewable energy infrastructure and clean technology innovation
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Climate adaptation and resilience solutions
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Circular economy and resource-efficient business models
Social Impact
Laver Capital believes investment should foster measurable, lasting improvements for society. Drawing on social performance indicators from ESG agencies, we evaluate access, inclusivity, and community engagement throughout our holdings.
Supporting emerging artists through direct investments in local art incubators, exhibition platforms, and grant programs that expand opportunities for diverse creative talent in New York.
Advancing art education by funding partnerships with non-profit institutions and public schools, underwriting residencies, workshops, and scholarship initiatives that bring arts learning to underserved communities citywide
Governance Excellence
Strong organizational governance is fundamental to sustainable business performance and long-term value creation. We maintain rigorous standards for corporate oversight, transparency, and ethical conduct across all our investment relationships. Our governance framework emphasizes accountability, stakeholder engagement, responsible leadership, and transparent decision-making as essential components of successful enterprises.
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Independent board oversight and diverse leadership representation
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Transparent reporting and robust stakeholder engagement practices
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Comprehensive risk management and ethical business frameworks
How We Advance Our ESG Values
Our investment philosophy places the values of our family and our firm at the heart of every strategy. Responsible investing for us means taking a proactive, impact-oriented approach to both climate stewardship and social advancement. We favor companies and projects driving decarbonization and environmental resilience, alongside initiatives creating inclusive opportunities and enriching communities, such as supporting emerging artists and art education in New York. These priorities are realized through careful selection, ongoing impact measurement, and an insistence on exemplary ESG practices.
Our governance framework shapes all decisions behind the scenes. By integrating insights from leading ESG agencies and upholding our core principles through each investment, Laver Capital ensures our capital delivers positive change for society and the environment, honoring our responsibility as stewards for future generations.