Sustainability and governance have been growing in prominence in the VC industry, which means that VC’s must now focus on managing and reducing their emissions and promoting good practice for governance. Where do you start? Join Hannah Leach as she walks you through these issues.
Sustainability and governance have been growing in prominence in the VC industry, which means that VC’s must now focus on managing and reducing their emissions and promoting good practice for governance. Where do you start? Join Hannah Leach as she walks you through these issues.
7 mins 44 secs
It is important for VCs to track, manage and report their carbon footprint. This is to set an example and lead by doing, to learn the process and gain practical insight into the processes that they are asking their portfolio companies to adhere to. This can include limits on air travel and promoting environmentally-conscious behaviour. Achieving good governance can be split into two steps - learning what best practice governance involves and promoting transparency.
Key learning objectives:
Identify ways VCs can manage environmental impact
Outline how VCs can achieve good governance
Understand the importance of reporting