VSS believes that considering ESG factors helps us create a lasting impact for all of our stakeholders including investors, portfolio companies, employees and communities.
- Consideration of ESG factors can help create value and mitigate a range of business risks.
- Our ESG policy enhances and formalizes the consideration of ESG factors throughout the investment lifecycle, from initial screening to post-investment monitoring.
- VSS takes a broad view of ESG factors, which vary by company and industry, and understands that materiality and relevance will differ across sectors and geographies.
- VSS may evaluate a variety of ESG factors in its diligence screening of a potential investment (please see below):
Environmental 
- Emissions/pollution
- Climate change
- Energy efficiency
- Hazardous materials
- Waste management
- Sustainability
SOCIAL 
- Employee attraction & retention
- Diversity and discrimination
- Human rights
- Consumer protection
- Product safety and liability
- Supply chain management
- Data protection and privacy
GOVERNANCE 
- Board composition/structure
- Business ethics
- Compliance/risk management
- Accounting standards
- Employee relations
- Stakeholder engagement
- Succession planning