Responsibility
We believe that investing responsibly and delivering strong outcomes can be complementary goals.
A Responsible Investment Approach
Clearlake views investing responsibly as critical to developing strong, resilient companies that deliver long term value, and Clearlake integrates this philosophy into our investment and operations processes. We proactively engage with management and advisors to seek, identify and integrate material ESG considerations into our initial investment thesis and our O.P.S.® operational improvement as part of our efforts to enhance the performance of our portfolio companies.
Core ESG Focus Areas:
Cybersecurity
Workforce Health & Safety
Product & Food Safety
Social & Labor Conditions
Ethics & Compliance
Supply Chain Management
Environment & Resource Efficiency
Environment
Clearlake takes a long-term perspective and seeks to use accountability as a fulcrum for climate stewardship.
Social
Clearlake fosters and perpetuates a culture of inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity.
Governance
Clearlake seeks to enhance data management practices and security measures by partnering with portfolio company management teams.
Clearlake Impact Initiative
The Clearlake Impact Initiative (CII) is a philanthropic grant-making and impact investment foundation focused on supporting education, health and wellness, equal opportunity, and beneficial social change. Clearlake Impact Initiative’s values include:
- Inclusivity
- Mentorship
- Progression
- Advocacy
- Commitment
- Transparency
Clearlake is proud to have a long history of partnering with organizations that support the attraction and retention of diverse candidates.