We think holistically about returns
We believe we can create durable, scalable impact through who we are, what we value, and how we engage. By nature, we are critical thinkers, problem solvers, and doers, and we will not leave the issues of our time for the next generation to solve. Reflecting on the urgency and magnitude of ongoing challenges across the globe, we are inspired to do more. We commit and aspire to intentionally add value to both people and our planet while upholding our fiduciary responsibility to achieve outsized returns for our investors.
- John Connaughton
- Co-Managing Partner
- Bain Capital
- David Gross
- Co-Managing Partner
- Bain Capital
- Jonathan Lavine
- Chair
- Bain Capital
Our core ESG commitments
We actively consider ESG-related factors and have prioritized our efforts in five key areas where we believe we can have meaningful, measurable impact over the long term.
Active governance & stewardship
Promote active and engaged governance, holding ourselves accountable for driving value with high integrity in partnership with our investments and portfolio companies.
Sustainable growth & reducing climate impact
Reduce emissions and improve resource efficiency, embedding sustainability into our companies and rigorously measuring the resulting impact over time.
Fair employment, engagement & well-being
Lead by example and empower our businesses to treat employees with fairness and respect, building an environment and culture that, at its core promotes employee safety, well-being, and engagement.
Diversity, equity & inclusion
Champion DEI and drive meaningful progress by cultivating a high-performance culture that advances diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Community engagement
Encourage and support community engagement efforts, locally and globally.
- Patricia Winton
- Global Head of ESG
- Bain Capital
- David Gross
- Co-Managing Partner
- Bain Capital
- Jonathan Lavine
- Chair
- Bain Capital
Integrating ESG
In our investment approach
We anchor our investment decision-making in strategic, factbased due diligence that considers a broad range of risks and value levers, including those related to ESG factors. We seek to understand investment opportunities holistically, taking into account strategies, products, services, and business practices. Our investment teams strive to assess key ESG diligence findings, elevate material risks and opportunities for discussion with investment committees, and articulate potential ESG focus areas for post-investment blueprinting and monitoring.
In portfolio management
We believe embedding ESG into business strategy and responsible operations is an integral part of our approach to creating value and growing great businesses. Postinvestment, we are committed to driving meaningful progress across our core ESG commitments and improving performance on material ESG factors specific to each company. As investors and global citizens, we strive to support our environment and society by harnessing the influence of our firm, investments, and people.