Responsible Investment

Responsible Investment at Lexington

While the Lexington funds do not pursue an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) focused investment strategy, Lexington firmly believes that a commitment to strong ESG policies and practices can create lasting value for our limited partners, enhance long-term investment performance, and support alignment with Lexington’s Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) signatory commitment while promoting ESG principles in our industry and society. We are focused on operating at the highest standard of corporate governance, contributing meaningfully to the sustainability of our communities, advancing initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and increasing awareness of ESG issues among a broad and diversified group of underlying sponsors in our investment funds. We have integrated ESG factors into our secondary and co-investment policies and procedures and believe that consideration of ESG principles during due diligence is essential in anticipating and mitigating risk. In addition, we consider it our responsibility to provide transparency to our investors regarding our approach to incorporating ESG principles into our investment process.

Lexington’s Approach to ESG

monitoring
reporting
training
due diligence
decision making
monitoring
reporting
training
due diligence
decision making

Monitoring

Annual survey of underlying sponsors regarding ESG & DEI policies and approach

Transparency

Annual ESG reporting to investors and the PRI

Training

Regular training to enable identification of material ESG risks and opportunities

Due Diligence

Consideration of ESG issues in transaction due diligence and sponsor analysis    

Decision Making

Oversight and accountability to ensure material ESG risks are identified and addressed

Monitoring

Annual survey of underlying sponsors regarding ESG & DEI policies and approach

Transparency

Annual ESG reporting to investors and the PRI

Training

Regular training to enable identification of material ESG risks and opportunities

Due Diligence

Consideration of ESG issues in transaction due diligence and sponsor analysis.

Decision Making

Oversight and accountability to ensure material ESG risks are identified and addressed

Please find our EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (the “SFDR”) disclosures here.

DEI at Lexington

At Lexington Partners, we believe a talented workforce possessing a wealth of diverse experiences, skills, and perspectives contributes to enhanced decision making, strong performance, and a rich firm culture. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that welcomes and celebrates differences and encourages input from all perspectives. Spearheaded by our DEI Committee, we strive to strengthen Lexington’s core values by attracting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent and engaging with the communities in which we live and work. Lexington is an equal opportunity employer that has zero tolerance for any form of discrimination. We strive to create a safe work environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and are accorded equitable career development opportunities. We strongly advocate for and encourage open and honest dialogue throughout the firm to ensure that Lexington remains at the forefront of contributing to positive, enduring social change.