VNV Global AB

Lobbying Governance

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Our due diligence process involves, amongst others, areas like the diversity of the team, the positive impact of digital service on people and the planet, and an analysis of exposure to sustainability risks and how well these risks are identified and managed. In addition, VNV Global conducts due diligence related to corruption and other irregularities, including bribery, fraud, and money laundering, and considers risks related to privacy and personal data before investing in a company. Significant ESG risks are flagged and escalated to the general counsel. We also screen all prospective portfolio companies for potential conflict with the Exclusion List. [...] We outline ESG risks and opportunities as part of the qualitative assessment in the investment memo. Relevant ESG topics are explored as part of the investment discussion and decision-making process. Significant ESG risks are flagged and escalated to General Counsel. [...] Where we hold a Board of Directors' position, we continuously follow up and monitor sustainability risks in business reviews with the management of portfolio companies. The management of VNV Global also strives to act proactively to ensure that portfolio companies adopt and implement appropriate policies and other routines for ensuring compliance with our expectations and values, as stipulated in our Code of Conduct. In addition, we request that our portfolio companies follow internationally recognized human rights and labor rights and standards for sound environmental, social, and governance. The portfolio company's Board of Directors is responsible for reporting on compliance issues annually.

https://vnv.global/netcat_files/12/13/vnv_sust_2022.pdf

VNV Global's Board of Directors in its entirety is ultimately responsible for the Company's sustainability strategy and this Sustainability Policy. VNV Global's CFO together with the rest of the Company's management are responsible for the implementation of the Sustainability Policy adopted by the Board of Directors. VNV Global's management monitors the implementation of the Sustainability Policy on an ongoing basis, and the Board reviews the Policy at least annually. [...] Significant ESG risks are flagged and escalated to the general counsel. We also screen all prospective portfolio companies for potential conflicts with the Exclusion List. [...] Relevant ESG topics are explored as part of the investment discussion and decision-making process. Significant ESG risks are flagged and escalated to General Counsel. [...] Where we hold a Board of Directors' position, we continuously follow up and monitor sustainability risks in business reviews with the management of portfolio companies. The management of VNV Global also strives to act proactively to ensure that portfolio companies adopt and implement appropriate policies and other routines for ensuring compliance with our expectations and values, as stipulated in our Code of Conduct. In addition, we request that our portfolio companies follow internationally recognized human rights and labor rights and standards for sound environmental, social, and governance. The portfolio company's Board of Directors is responsible for reporting on compliance issues annually.

https://vnv.global/netcat_files/12/13/vnv_sustainabilityreport_2023.pdf