Inflexion, a leading European mid-market private equity firm, is pleased to announce the release of its 2023 ESG Report. This marks our continued commitment to enhanced transparency and accountability in promoting positive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.  

Now in its 25th year of backing ambitious businesses, Inflexion works with its entire portfolio to guide them on their ESG journeys. This report outlines the firm’s approach to responsible investment and how it manages ESG impacts both within its portfolio and its own operations. The report also highlights the significant ESG achievements made in the year. These include:  

• Inflexion achieving strong marks in its Principles of Responsible Investment assessment  
• Three portfolio companies now achieving B Corp status, underscoring their commitment to rigorous standards of social and environmental performance  
• 21% of portfolio companies progressing up a level on the Inflexion ESG Framework  
• Inflexion portfolio ESG data being independently verified with third-party assurance   

Regulatory TCFD disclosures are also included within this report in compliance with the FCA’s climate-related disclosure rules, reflecting the firm’s commitment to transparent reporting.  

We’ve been backing ambitious businesses to accelerate growth for 25 years, so we know first-hand that proper management of environmental, social and governance matters is fundamental to long term success and can help create value. We call this partnering for positive change.

Tim Smallbone, Chair of Responsible Investment Steering Committee