ESG at Main
Accelerating Enterprise Software responsibly.
At Main Capital Partners ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is more than just a checkbox activity for us; it’s a fundamental part of our values. ESG drives positive changes within our organization and across the broader investment process. Our core values—partnership, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and respect—ensure compliance and integrity in everything we do. These principles guide our success today and into the future, balancing the needs of People, Planet, and Profit.
We have formally committed to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment
Based on our values and principles we exclude certain segments, geographies and activities in accordance with PRI
We conduct ESG due diligence as an integral part of all our investment proposals
We monitor the ESG performance of our portfolio companies and report to LP's
Main Capital Partners (Main) holds a license as an alternative investment fund manager under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (2011/61/EC), as implemented in article 2:65 of the Dutch act on the financial supervision (Wet op het financieel toezicht).
The wording below constitutes Main’s disclosures in accordance with the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (2019/2088) (SFDR) when acting as manager under the AIFMD
Article 8 website dislosure – Main Foundation II
Article 8 website disclosure – MCP Continuation Fund I Coöperatief U.A.
Article 8 website disclosure – summary European languages
This section constitutes Main’s disclosure in accordance with Article 4 (1) (b) of the SFDR
At Main Capital Partners, we are committed to transparency and sustainability in our investment practices. However, as a financial market participant with fewer than 500 employees, we have opted not to consider the principal adverse impacts of investment decisions on firm level in accordance with the provisions of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
Despite opting out of formal PAI reporting, we remain committed to integrating ESG considerations into our investment processes where feasible. We continue to monitor developments in ESG regulations and best practices and aim to enhance our sustainability efforts as our organization grows.
For fund level disclosures please refer to the links above.
When making investment decisions for the AIFs it manages, Main follows a structured investment decision-making process. Before any investment decisions are made on behalf of an AIF, Main conducts thorough due diligence, which includes assessing sustainability risks. ESG is a distinct part of this process, utilizing dedicated ESG due diligence questionnaires (DDQs).
The responses to the due diligence questionnaire for a proposed investment are analyzed by the responsible deal team, included in the investment proposal, and presented for discussion at the investment committee meeting. The investment committee evaluates the identified risks, including sustainability risks, along with other relevant factors outlined in the investment proposal. Based on this assessment, the investment committee makes the final investment decision.
During the holding period Main continues to monitor the ESG performance of the companies in its portfolio.
This section constitutes the disclosure of Main in accordance with Article 5 (1) of the SFDR.
Main has established a Remuneration Policy. The Remuneration Policy sets forth that Main pays its Identified Staff a combination of fixed remuneration (salary and benefits) and variable remuneration, which includes inter alia an annual cash bonus. The annual cash bonus is awarded on the basis of financial and non-financial performance criteria. The non-financial performance indicators on the basis of which an annual cash bonus is awarded to Identified Staff takes into account compliance with all policies and procedures, which will include those relating to the integration of sustainability risks on the investment decision making process.
The ESG project group mitigates conflicts of interest and ensures robust ESG policy implementation. The ESG Officer manages policy execution and updates our website, while the Compliance Officer monitors implementation and reports to the board, which integrates sustainability risks into our processes.
