making a positive impact
For us, investing is not just a financial matter. We aim to make a positive contribution to people, the environment and society. That is why our ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) policy forms the basis of everything we do. Sustainability and diversity are key to this.
ECFG is actively involved in social welfare initiatives in the Brainport region. For example, we support the good work of Bullshift by contributing our knowledge, experience and network. We also support the charities Brainport voor Elkaar en Stichting WE-support.
our sustainability policy
Sustainability is a common theme in all our activities and investment decisions. The pillars underpinning our policy are:
- The sustainability objectives that are contained in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact
We actively support our participations in setting and achieving sustainability goals. For example, through training courses, expert sessions and annual sustainability reports. We also offer targeted advice through the SDG Quickscan.
Our diversity policy
An environment where everyone can be themselves and be valued, regardless of gender, age, background and other personal characteristics – that is what we are committed to, both in our own organisation and in our participations. To achieve it, we work towards concrete goals, such as supporting female entrepreneurs and creating a diverse Supervisory Board. We also help our participations develop an effective diversity strategy. Our goal is to create inclusive culture that leads to better decision-making and business results.
ECFG is affiliated with the Code-V initiative, a partnership of the government, various (financial) institutions and interest groups, whose mission is to improve the business climate for female entrepreneurs.