Corporate Social Responsibility
Reiten & Co is a member of the European Venture Capital Association (EVCA) and the Norwegian Venture Capital Association (NVCA). We follow the NVCA Guidelines on Active Ownership and Transparency in Private Equity Funds, dated August 2009.
Reiten & Co's mission is to create superior returns for our investors by creating growth and sustainable improvements in our portfolio companies. We are convinced that the best interests of our investors are aligned with those of our portfolio companies, their customers, their employees, and the communities in which they operate. Therefore, we always aim to act in a socially responsible manner.
Reiten & Co and our portfolio companies do not accept products or work routines that are harmful to the environment or that do not live up to high ethical, environmental and safety-related standards. It is important to consider the environmental impact and risks before an investment decision is made and to minimise the environmental impact of our businesses through careful use of resources, optimisation of operations, recycling and handling of waste.
The investment strategy of the funds reflects that all business activities must uphold respect for international human rights principles and act not to tolerate discrimination, including discrimination based on gender, age or race or the neglect of health and safety issues towards employees as well as consumers. Reiten & Co and the portfolio companies also respect national and international labour laws.
Conflict of interests
Reiten & Co is aware that conflicts of interest could potentially arise between investors in the different funds advised by Reiten & Co, the firm itself, and the portfolio companies. Standards and processes have been put in place to ensure that all relevant circumstances have been carefully considered before decisions are made and that any potential conflict of interest has been identified and dealt with in a prudent manner to ensure fair treatment of all concerned.