Doughty Hanson is a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment established by the Secretariat of the United Nations. As socially responsible investors and employers, Doughty Hanson plays a wider role in helping to improve the communities in which it operates.

We are supporters of Bridges Ventures, a privately-owned venture capital company investing in businesses which deliver strong social benefits either through their geographic location in underinvested areas or through their sector or approach, for example in healthcare, education and the environment.

Doughty Hanson’s portfolio companies are significant contributors to their local communities around the world; we build sustainable market leading businesses, products and services. We work with each of our portfolio companies to ensure they maintain a high level of ethical standards in their relationships with employees, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.