Responsibility

We help deliver sustainable, long-term growth through our approach to responsible investing. Our programme is built on robust governance, effective risk management and sustainability capability-building to strengthen portfolio resilience and drive long-term value creation.

Through our investments, we seek to drive positive outcomes and stronger performance for our partner companies through active partnership and experience.

We recognise that responsible investing requires action at both the firm and portfolio company level. We encourage our portfolio companies to minimise environmental impact, deliver positive societal outcomes and create sustainable value.

Our Responsible Investing Programme

Our Responsible Investing Programme integrates sustainability throughout the investment lifecycle, helping us respond to evolving risks and opportunities. We are committed to strong sustainability practices and governance, embedding accountability across Synova and our portfolio.

Responsible Investing Governance

Our Responsible Investing Programme is overseen by the Management Committee and led by the Responsible Investing Committee (RIC), comprising members of the Management Committee.

Synova’s Responsible Investment Assistant Director reports to the RIC quarterly and, together with the Committee, oversees the delivery of the Programme across Synova and the portfolio.

Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting

We monitor sustainability performance across Synova and the portfolio through annual KPI reporting and our Sustainability Review, which provides benchmarking insights and identifies opportunities for improvement.

Specialist partners support our programmes, with Cydea leading cyber assessments and Flotilla delivering carbon footprint assessments and decarbonisation support.

Standards & Initiatives

We align our Responsible Investing Programme with evolving market standards through recognised industry initiatives and frameworks. Synova has been a UN PRI signatory since 2015 and has participated in the EDCI since 2024, helping improve ESG data consistency across private markets.

Responsible Investing Governance

Our Responsible Investing Programme is overseen by the Management Committee and led by the Responsible Investing Committee (RIC), comprising members of the Management Committee.

Synova’s Responsible Investment Assistant Director reports to the RIC quarterly and, together with the Committee, oversees the delivery of the Programme across Synova and the portfolio.

Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting

We monitor sustainability performance across Synova and the portfolio through annual KPI reporting and our Sustainability Review, which provides benchmarking insights and identifies opportunities for improvement.

Specialist partners support our programmes, with Cydea leading cyber assessments and Flotilla delivering carbon footprint assessments and decarbonisation support.

Standards & Initiatives

We align our Responsible Investing Programme with evolving market standards through recognised industry initiatives and frameworks. Synova has been a UN PRI signatory since 2015 and has participated in the EDCI since 2024, helping improve ESG data consistency across private markets.

The Application of Responsible Investing

Deal Screening & Due Diligence

Our ESG Due Diligence Toolkit supports a structured pre-investment assessment of sustainability maturity and material ESG risks. Our assessment aligns with the SASB materiality framework and material findings are escalated to the Investment Committee for further consideration.

Active Ownership

Our Sustainability Onboarding process helps assess progress, define priorities and identify value creation opportunities within 100 days of investment. Progress is monitored through annual reporting and our Sustainability Review Programme.

Exit

Throughout ownership, we support portfolio companies in strengthening sustainability governance and reporting. Ahead of exit, we review progress and support management teams in communicating performance.

Responsible Investing Strategic Priorities

  • Managing cyber risks

  • Promoting employee engagement & wellbeing

  • Maintaining robust governance standards

  • Measuring & reducing carbon emissions

More info

Responsible Investing Report

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Responsible Investing Policy

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Carbon Footprint Report

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