Advancing the industry, one action at a time

We have been implementing sustainable investment solutions for clients for over two decades. We were early adopters of integrating environmental, social, governance, and impact factors into our investment process based on unique client needs, and participating in the industry’s evolution. We have developed and implemented a business strategy that supports our clients’ needs while making a positive impact on the world.

Environmental Sustainability

$8B

Energy Transition/Climate Solutions AUM

We support sustainability through select environmentally-focused client solutions and our corporate actions, including regional partnerships, regional investments, and local actions.

185+

committed investments pursuing environmentally-focused strategies (renewables, energy transition, water)¹

Social and Economic Impact

$3B

WORKFORCE STANDARDS /
LABOR IMPACT AUM

Our Infrastructure Advantage Strategy seeks to implement investments that have a significant effect on local labor forces and economies.

245+

Organizations received our financial
donations in 2023¹

Giving back to our communities is one of our core values. Whether through hands-on volunteering, providing financial support, or acting as board members or mentors, the goal is the same – to make a difference.

Corporate Governance

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of compliance and governance.

Our culture of compliance starts with the proper “tone at the top” and is designed to reasonably ensure that we comply with applicable U.S. and international regulations.

We have several guiding principles and policies that help govern how the firm operates and makes investment decisions.

Environmental Sustainability

Social and Economic Impact

Corporate Governance

Environmental Sustainability

Social and Economic Impact

Corporate Governance

Private Capital as a Unique Catalyst for Environmental and Social Impact

At the 2024 Aspen Institute ESG Summit, Jonathan Hirschtritt and e2p’s Amy Silverstein discussed how private capital can drive positive change by incorporating sustainability and impact factors into investment strategies.

REPORTING AND POLICIES (See all)

2023 Firm Impact Report

This report illustrates our commitment to being at the forefront of the industry’s evolution. We are dedicated to serving as an example of investing with client objectives front of mind while creating positive impact for all stakeholders.

2023 Labor and Economic Impact Report

This report highlights the positive effects that our Infrastructure Advantage Strategy’s investments have had on local workforces and economies.

2022 TCFD Report

Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations have informed the contents of this report, in which we outline our climate action strategy and report on our progress.

Sustainable Investing & Impact Policy

The policy provides a framework for how we apply sustainability and impact considerations regarding our business, how we engage with our communities, and how we pursue, evaluate, and implement investments.

ESG DATA CONVERGENCE INITIATIVE

As part of our ongoing commitment to embracing sustainability and impact considerations and standards,

we are proud to be participating in the ESG Data Convergence Initiative. This collaboration seeks to increase the quality, availability, and comparability of ESG data for private markets through the collection and aggregation of ESG data.

Industry Partnerships

Progressing sustainable investing via active industry partnerships

Principles for Responsible Investment

As a PRI signatory³, we incorporate sustainability factors into our investment decisions and influence others. We assist clients and peers seeking to become PRI signatories and provide firm-wide employee training.

Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA)

We are proud to participate alongside other LPs and GPs to take steps to promote a more inclusive industry.

Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

We are a supporter of TCFD’s efforts to develop consistent risk disclosures of environmental impact.

Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation

We manage multiple SFDR Article 8 compliant programs on behalf of our clients that promote environmental and/or social goals.

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The UN Sustainable Development Goals guide how we view sustainability factors and help define our actions.

SASB / International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS)

We are a signatory to the IFRS Sustainability Alliance which allows us to access and leverage the SASB materiality mapping framework.

GCM Grosvenor is a
certified CarbonNeutral^® Company

To achieve the certification, we reduced and offset our scope 1, scope 2, and selected scope 3 emissions, including business travel and purchased goods and services.⁴

Raising the Profile of Small and Emerging Managers

We host an annual conference with the mission of promoting a more inclusive industry by raising the visibility of small and emerging investment managers and in turn, increasing the flow of capital to these managers.

Sustainability committee

Our Sustainability Committee is responsible for developing and regularly reviewing our Firm’s Sustainable Investing and Impact Policy. The policy provides a framework for how we apply sustainability and impact considerations regarding our business, how we engage with our communities, and how we pursue, evaluate, and implement investments. It is our sustainability and impact roadmap. Employees are required to read the document and abide by its guidelines.

Elizabeth Browne

Managing Director,
Sponsor Solutions Group

Sandee Buchanan

Managing Director,
Chief Human Resources Officer

Lilly Farahnakian

Managing Director,
Chief Compliance Officer

Jonathan Hirschtritt

Managing Director,
Sustainability

Jessica Holsey

Managing Director,
Private Equity Investments

Michael Kirchner

Managing Director,
Strategic Investments Group

Scott Litman

Managing Director,
Infrastructure Investments

Steve McMillan

Managing Director,
Credit Investments

Burke J. Montgomery

Managing Director,
General Counsel

Frederick Pollock

Managing Director,
Chief Investment Officer

Jorge Ramirez

Managing Director,
Labor and Government Strategies

David Richter

Managing Director,
Absolute Return Strategies

Stacie Selinger

Managing Director,
Head of Investor Relations

Bernard Yancovich

Managing Director,
Private Equity Investments