ESG

We believe a responsible investment approach is essential to sustaining a company’s long-term economic performance.

Portfolio

Supporting our portfolio companies to achieve their sustainability objectives.

Lazard Elaia Capital

Working to reduce our carbon impact and promote DEI and governance internally.

Ecosystem

Engaging with the ecosystem to promote responsible approaches to investment.

PORTFOLIO

Supporting our portfolio companies to achieve their sustainability objectives.

ESG is fully integrated into our investment process, from sourcing to exit. We work with each portfolio company to set and achieve measurable sustainability objectives, regardless of their starting point.

At Lazard Elaia Capital, we integrate ESG across the investment lifecycle:

Sourcing

Identifying key sustainability sectors such as healthcare and climate tech, and excluding harmful industries.

Due diligence

Assessing track record, identifying risks, and setting objectives for every company we invest in.

Portfolio management

Supporting each portfolio company to reach its sustainability objectives through tailored support programs.

Exit

Highlighting value-added with integration of all sustainability data and metrics in data rooms for exit processes.

Lazard Elaia Capital

Working to reduce our carbon footprint and to promote DEI and good governance internally.

We lead by example, by reducing our own environmental footprint, fostering inclusive governance, and embedding sustainability into the way we operate.

Our internal commitments:

Carbon footprint

Regular emissions reporting, clear reduction goals, and sustainable policies around travel and events.

A diverse team

We maintain diversity in age, gender, and nationality across all levels, for richer perspectives and stronger decisions.

Governance

Our board brings together senior leadership from Lazard and Elaia, with deep expertise in risk, compliance, and long-term fund strategy.

Ecosystem

Engaging with the ecosystem to promote a responsible approach to investing.

We will actively participate in the ecosystem to achieve higher standards of sustainability in private equity. We will follow the lead of both Lazard and Elaia by becoming signatories to important ecosystem charters and participating in major industry groups.

“As investors, our role is to think long term: to anticipate, de-risk, and support innovation that stands the test of time. At Lazard Elaia Capital, we see sustainability as a catalyst for long-term value, resilience, and innovation. In a rapidly changing world, overlooking sustainability means overlooking material risk, and real opportunities.”
Xavier LazarusManaging Partner

ESG Leadership

“At Lazard Elaia Capital, we see sustainability as a powerful driver of long-term value. By embedding ESG considerations into every investment decision and ongoing portfolio management, we aim to deliver strong financial performance while making a positive impact on society and the environment.”
Louisa MesnardHead of Sustainability