Building responsible companies

For Bure, responsibility and sound governance are the foundation of long-term value creation. We therefore work actively to ensure that all our portfolio companies operate with high business ethics, transparency and integrity, and that sustainability is embedded in strategy, governance, culture and decision-making.

We apply a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and unethical conduct and set clear expectations that our companies operate systematically with risk management, compliance and information security. At the same time we ensure that sustainability is not a side issue, but is integrated into decisions, reporting and governance at every level. We support our companies in developing robust governance systems, policies and cultures that foster transparency and accountability throughout the organization.

Through clear expectations and common guidelines we aim to ensure that sustainability is embedded in both strategy and daily operations. We believe that responsible business practices build trust, mitigate risks and create long-term value for companies, society and our investors.

Ensuring sustainability integration

We want sustainability work in portfolio companies to be structured, ambitious and aligned with Bure’s overall policy. Therefore we have established the following targets:

• 100% of portfolio companies will have a sustainability policy aligned with Bure’s policy by 2026
• 100% of portfolio companies will have sustainability integrated into management and board reporting by 2026

High business ethics and conduct

Strong business ethics are fundamental to building trust internally, with customers and with investors. Our targets include:

• 100% of portfolio companies shall have a code of conduct and an anti-corruption policy in place
• 100% of portfolio companies shall conduct cybersecurity assessments and implement necessary measures

By working systematically with sustainability governance and ethical principles we strengthen both the resilience and growth potential of our companies in a way that stands the test of time.

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Results 2024

Anti-corruption communication in Bure

_{* Employees including the management team (consisting of the CEO and CFO).
In addition to eleven employees, Bure has a full-time consultant who also received policies and training.}

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As at year-end 2024, 90 per cent of board members and 88 per cent of executive management in the portfolio companies have reviewed the expanded anti-corruption policy, demonstrating strong management involvement.

Anti-corruption communication in portfolio companies