Investing Responsibly
We are committed to supporting our portfolio companies to grow sustainably, helping them to make environmental, social and governance improvements during our partnership, no matter their starting point. Here are some recent highlights from across our portfolio:
This data has been aggregated by LDC and was reported to LDC by our portfolio companies; it is accurate as of June 2025.
Helping our Portfolio to Grow Sustainably
Having strong ESG credentials is important for our portfolio companies; it’s not only the right thing to do but increasingly is a key lever for value creation.
We back ambitious management teams, supporting them to grow their businesses responsibly throughout our period of investment by:
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Conducting ESG due diligence for all new investments, identifying key risks and value creation opportunities.
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Creating a practical, Board-approved action plan that is refreshed annually.
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Capitalising on our scale and experience to deliver impactful projects.
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Hosting regular ESG events and webinars to help keep our portfolio on the front foot.
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Consolidating ESG improvements to create an authentic equity story that maximises exit valuation.
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The Importance of ESG
Emma Dempsey, CEO, J&J Global Fulfilment, shares why ESG is a strategic priority for the business and its customers and highlights some of the ESG progress made following LDC’s investment.
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Supporting our portfolio companies to deliver profitable, sustainable growth.
We have an important role to play at a critical time for the economy. Through our investment activity and portfolio support, we have the ability to positively influence the environmental, social and governance contribution of the businesses we back, which is a responsibility we take seriously.”
Empowering Youth Ambition
LDC is the leading supporter of young entrepreneurs at The King’s Trust. Through our partnership we developed and launched Business Advance – a UK-wide programme designed to help young business leaders to grow their business. We’re committed to helping young people from all walks of life, including disadvantaged communities.
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Supporting our Communities
In 2025, our teams across the UK continued to champion the causes that mean the most to them, fundraising via our Annual Charity Quiz and donating more than £1million to charities close to their hearts.
From national charities to local community initiatives, this reflects our commitment to making a positive difference in the places where we live and work.
Memberships & Awards
LDC has been recognised for its commitment to ESG and has partnered with a range of organisations to support our ESG objectives, benchmark progress and promote sustainability.