Our Responsibility
Cultivating accountability.
We are committed to making a difference in our communities and industry embodying the NEP way.
Building companies the right way.
Our commitment as investors and partners is to invest in companies that align with our values of always doing the right thing; having a will to win; approaching opportunities with curiosity; striving to inspire others; and fostering a culture of respect, teamwork, and success.
We recognize that effective management of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors* plays a significant role in mitigating risk and enabling long-term growth and success. That’s why our commitment guides our everyday decision-making and practices—from our firm operations to our investments and ongoing engagement with our portfolio companies.
We create opportunities for all our stakeholders including our people and their communities. We do this through talent development, culture advancement, and community engagement, setting high standards of governance as responsible stewards of our environment. In parallel, we govern how we take ESG factors into consideration during our investment diligence process and help our portfolio companies cultivate their own ESG efforts throughout the investment lifecycle.
With strong direction from leadership and Responsibility and DEI steering teams, shared firm-wide accountability, and a culture of integrity, our commitment to responsibility is core to who we are and how we work.
We engage with our communities to make a difference.
We partner with community and industry organizations where we can contribute to early career awareness, employment opportunities, and educational preparation among under-served and under-represented youth and young adults. We also encourage and support our employees who are making a difference in their own communities by providing charitable giving matching programs and paid volunteer time.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
We are proud supporters of Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities. Our support is focused on college and career readiness programs to equip young adults with the skills needed to graduate from high school and prepare for a career or post-secondary education, while building academic confidence, cultivating healthy peer relationships, and strengthening self-advocacy skills.
Boys & Girls Clubs
We are proud supporters of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. Our support is focused on education and career development programs that help youth acquire knowledge and develop a positive attitude toward learning while encouraging vocational competence.
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO)
We are proud to support SEO’s Alternative Investments Fellowship Program which expands professional development opportunities within the private equity industry for underrepresented communities.
University Outreach
Efforts to advance DEI in our industry are important to us. Our focus for underrepresented students is on improving career path awareness, job opportunities, and preparation in finance, investment, and related fields.