Environmental, Social & Governance

 

Blue Road is committed to promoting ESG principles

 

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Environmental Stewardship

Our firm performs environmental diligence prior to each potential portfolio company acquisition to understand and assess environmental issues and impact. Post-investment, Blue Road monitors and assists each portfolio company to ensure adverse impacts on the environment are mitigated, operations are run efficiently, and resources are conserved.

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Environmental Areas of Focus

  • Energy Preservation

  • Water Conservation

  • Wastewater Management

  • Fertilizer / Pesticide Mitigation

  • Soil Restoration & Conservation

  • Opportunistic Conversions to Organic Farming

S

Labor & Social Responsibility

Blue Road works to ensure that portfolio company labor rights are protected and that the health and safety of their employees and consumers are top priority.

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Social Areas of Focus

  • Consumer Food / Product Safety

  • Worker Health & Safety

  • Equitable Wage & Compensation Practices

  • Fair Dealing with all Stakeholders

  • Workforce Diversity

  • Local Community Outreach

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Governance

We believe in working with management teams, employees, and all stakeholders to ensure high standards of integrity, honesty, and reputation.

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Governance Areas of Focus

  • Promotion of Business Ethics

  • Anti-Corruption Policy Enactment & Training

  • Data Privacy / Cybersecurity Protection

  • ESG Consultant Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence

  • Continual Monitoring & Training of Portfolio Companies for ESG Policy Compliance