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Responsibility

Our Commitment to Responsible Investing

Since our inception over 25 years ago, we have continually committed to upholding high standards of responsible business practices and ethics, choosing “right over easy.”

Littlejohn has a strong commitment to high standards of business practices and ethics. Responsible investment principles that include environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are an integral part of our investment process.

We firmly believe that dedicated focus and resources to responsible investing and effectively managing ESG factors can lead to optimal outcomes for our partners and companies, and is simply good business.

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Responsible Investing Mindset

In 2024, Littlejohn became a signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), reinforcing our dedication to responsible leadership across the industry.

In addition, Littljohn became a member of the ESG Data Convergence Initiative (EDCI) in 2024 to enhance our commitment to transparency and sustainable benchmarking within the private equity sector.

Littlejohn’s core principle of transformational capital, aligned with a responsible investing mindset, is designed to drive our portfolio companies towards sustainable growth opportunities.
Michael Klein, Chief Executive Officer

Our ESG Approach

Dedicated Resources

We allocate responsible investing resources to implement best practices within our firm and portfolio companies, and to provide comprehensive reporting to our investors.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to enhancing our responsible investing program, and staying at the forefront of responsible investment practices.

We have committed to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment and ESG Data Convergence Initiative and have developed our own ESG Investment Policy that strives to align with the industry-standard guidelines codified by both institutions.

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Belonging and Inclusion

Fostering Belonging and Inclusion

At Littlejohn, we aim to build a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and inclusion. We recognize that a diverse workforce and inclusive practices are fundamental to innovation, collaboration, and delivering exceptional outcomes for our portfolio and partners. By embracing diverse perspectives, we strengthen decision-making, enhance creativity, and create value for all stakeholders.

Commitment to Progress

We are dedicated to advancing belonging and inclusion in meaningful ways. Leadership plays a pivotal role in fostering an inclusive culture and setting the tone for the entire organization. We actively evaluate our practices, ensuring that we attract, retain, and promote talent from all backgrounds, fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the portfolio footprint we manage and their organizations.

Building a Diverse Workforce

A diverse workforce is essential to our mission. We actively seek individuals from varied backgrounds, experiences, and identities to bring fresh perspectives and drive meaningful change. Our recruitment strategies focus on expanding access to opportunities by partnering with organizations and networks that support underrepresented groups. Internally, we invest in equitable professional development programs to ensure all employees have the resources and opportunities to succeed.

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Analyst Program

Our unique Analyst Program reflects our commitment to inclusion and workforce diversity by prioritizing candidates from non-traditional and underrepresented backgrounds. By focusing on candidates like CPAs, we expand our reach to a broader talent pool, with an emphasis on women and people from underrepresented groups. The program offers robust training, mentorship, and structured career progression to ensure Analysts transition to Associates within two years and continue along the firm’s long-term developmental pathway.

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A Culture of Inclusion

Beyond recruitment and training, we work to sustain an environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique strengths. Through company events, inclusive training and networking opportunities, and transparent communication, we create a culture that celebrates diversity, drives equity, and cultivates belonging. Our goal is not just to meet but to exceed industry benchmarks for diversity and inclusion, setting a standard for transformative impact in the private equity space.

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WAI

As a member of WAI, Littlejohn sponsors several women’s private equity events and has committed to:

Creating a communications channel for female employees to connect.
Hosting an annual women’s event to foster camaraderie.
Organizing workshops for young women to explore careers in asset management.
Participating in WAI meetings to track progress and set goals.

Disclosures

ESG goals are aspirational and not guarantees or promises that all goals will be met, and there are distinctions and regional variations in the meaning and use of this term. There is no guarantee that the Firm will have or create a positive ESG impact. Such ESG initiatives, policies and procedures are not necessarily (and are not purported to be) deployed in connection with each investment or in every instance.

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