Aureos Capital, a private equity fund management company focused on small to medium-sized businesses in emerging markets, has signed up to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment.
The principles were established in 2005 by 20 of the world’s largest institutional investors.
There are currently over 700 institutional investors, investment managers and professional service partners who have signed up to the principles.
Sev Vettivetpillai (pictured), chief executive officer of Aureos Advisers, says: “Our proactive approach to the consideration of environmental, social and corporate governance in portfolio companies and the communities in which they operate aligns commercial objectives with lasting development impact. We are successful in our approach through our partnership with our investors, employees, entrepreneurs and the people in the regions in which we operate.”
The UNPRI is currently involved in a two-year promotional project in emerging markets. Aureos plans to spearhead a new drive promoting UNPRI’s credentials and addressing the G20’s recent commitment to financing small and medium-sized businesses in emerging markets.
