Responsibility
Value that extends beyond capital
Our commitments are stated in terms we can stand behind. Specific programmes and results are published only when supporting information is available.
Commitments
Principles of ownership
Responsible ownership
We accept the obligations that come with owning a business: continuity for employees, reliability for customers, and honest dealing with partners and suppliers.
Ethical business conduct
Clear governance, documented decision-making, and adherence to the laws and standards of every market in which our companies operate.
Employee development
We support training, internal advancement, and management succession, because capability inside a business is one of its most durable assets.
Community impact
Many of the businesses we consider are significant employers in their region. We weigh local consequences when making ownership decisions.
Child protection
We support initiatives concerned with the safety and protection of children. Named organisations are published only once their relationship and description have been approved.
Education
We support access to education and practical skills development, particularly where technology changes what people need to learn.
Responsible artificial intelligence
Where we deploy artificial intelligence, we expect clear purpose, human oversight, data protection, and honest communication about how systems are used.
Environmental stewardship
We report only on specific programmes and measurable outcomes within our companies. We do not make general environmental claims.
Preservation of agricultural and cultural assets
Vineyards, estates, and heritage properties carry history that cannot be rebuilt. Where we own such assets, preservation is part of the investment case.
Philanthropic organisations associated with the family are described on this website only after their relationship and public description have been approved.