Environmental aspect
We strive to reduce our environmental footprint
We measure the environmental footprint of our operations on a yearly basis and set clear goals to reduce our CO2 emissions and offset all our remaining CO2 emissions
We reduce our environmental impact in our operations
- Greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions reduction targets
- Waste management in the workplace
- Sustainable building renovations
- Soft mobility
- Use of electric cars
- Reduction of business travel
We develop eco-friendly activities and practices
- by reducing our printings
- by placing recycle bins in our offices
- by systematically choosing sustainable solutions (non-disposable cutlery and water dispensers, etc.) for our offices.
We raise awareness on environmental issues
We encourage our stakeholders to adopt a proactive attitude on environmental issues
We launch internal initiatives to raise awareness on our environment
Social aspect
Our people
Human relationships are central to our mission and our employees are key to the organisation. Our preferred access to attractive investment opportunities also relies considerably on our diverse teams representing the world in which we invest, key people and their business relationships. Our human approach and extensive business network is therefore at the core of our track record and success. As such, it is important for Sofina to ensure we are able to attract and retain qualified and diversified talents.
Our people
87 colleagues in three offices
GROWTH MINDSET AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Agile and motivated
Learn and evolve
Training and development
A DIVERSE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
One Team approach
Diversity and inclusion:
Nationality diversity
Gender diversity
Age diversity
FULFILLING WORKPLACE AND FAVOURABLE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Well-being and team building
Comfort and modern offices
Work-life balance
Healthcare insurance
Civic and volunteering initiatives
Positive impact on communities
Governance aspect
We are attentive to regulatory developments and have high ethical standards
We closely monitor regulatory developments in regions where we are active.
We carefully review the investment structure and policies of our portfolio and target companies for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
We comply with international rules and regulations on human rights and rights of the child, anti-bribery and anti-money laundering.
Sofina’s Code of Conduct is central to these commitments. The Code of Conduct embodies Sofina’s values and ensures all employees and Board members comply with these principles.
The Sofina Dealing Code provides a framework to employees and advisors to ensure compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation.
The Code of Conduct and the Dealing Code are both presented to each newcomer and all employees are required to attend a compliance training and complete a compliance questionnaire once a year. The Compliance Officer ensures these codes are effectively complied with.
We strive to implement the best governance practices at all levels
Our governance practices at Sofina level (composition of the board, board committees, decision-making process at management level) and in the relationships with our stakeholders allow each party to fully play its role and assume its responsibilities.
We avoid any conflict of interest, or appearance of conflicts of interest, through transparency and proactive dealing with any situation of potential conflict of interest.