We plan.
We transform.
We protect.
Providing inherently sustainable assets to support the infrastructure of the future and the world it enables
Why sustainability
matters to us
At Arcus, sustainability is never an after thought.
As an infrastructure investment business, it is top of mind for us and threads through everything we do, from our strategic approach to our enabling operations and outcomes. We see our role as deeply custodial and committed.
Our ESG approach
We deliberately and systematically integrate ESG risks and opportunities into our origination, asset management and exit decisions. We consistently act in the best interests of our investors and other stakeholders, creating responsible investee companies that are able to generate sustainable value and long-term returns.
Each year we revisit and refresh key ESG risks and opportunities, measure these against the previous years’ objectives, and reset new objectives for the next year. It’s why we’re a GRESB infrastructure leader year on year, our funds are classified as SFDR Article 8 and we have a focus on 13 of the 17 SDGs.
ESG policy
Our public ESG policy is reviewed annually and applies to all our members, employees and contractors, and to all our processes and portfolios. It sets out our ESG objectives, the ESG principles we follow, the ESG Committee’s terms of reference and guidelines, our approach to investor reporting, and the ESG training we provide to our team.The aim of our policy is to enhance our investee companies’ management of ESG factors over time. You can find the details in our ESG Policy.
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Investment lifecycle
We believe that investing responsibly protects our investors’ interests. We actively identify, intervene in and report on ESG issues early in and through every stage of the investment life cycle. You can read more about how we do that in our Sustainability Report.
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Climate approach
Oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities is embedded in our entire investment lifecycle, starting with the pre-investment due diligence stage -where assessments are made and next steps identified - right through to post investment, where we proactively work with investee companies to mitigate physical and transition climate change risks and maximise opportunities. 

Arcus began TCFD reporting in 2020 and became an official TCFD supporter in 2021, further reinforcing our commitment towards climate action and disclosure.
SDGs
We actively support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations Member States in 2015. We focus on 13 SDGs where we can effect the greatest impact, and which are most congruent with our investment strategy and the long-term trends we’ve identified in core European markets-a decarbonised economy, dramatic demographic shifts and an unprecedented data explosion.
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Sustainability-related disclosures
We release disclosure statements on the Arcus European Infrastructure Fund 3 (AEIF3), Arcus European Infrastructure Fund 2 (AEIF2)and Arcus European Trains (AET) in compliance with Article 10 (1) of the European Union Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).These Funds promote environmental and social characteristics and, as such, are subject to Article 8 of SFDR.
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We embrace a diverse and inclusive work environment
We believe that diversity of perspective, personal experience and professional expertise can only lead to better decision-making, unfettered innovation, and an enriched work culture – all of which provide us with a distinct competitive advantage.
Female senior management
Female team members
75
People
21
Languages
23
Nationalities
4
Offices
Drawn from the disciplines of origination and asset management, the team meets quarterly and, as set out in our ESG policy:
- Assists with policy and procedure
- Assists with external compliance and reporting
- Ensures ongoing ESG improvement programmes and training
- Responds to ESG investor reporting
- Contributes to social and environmental charitable initiatives
- Measures and improves ESG KPIs
- Manages ad hoc ESG matters
Our investee companies each have a dedicated asset manager who identifies and manages ESG risks and opportunities, with specific ESG objectives tied to their annual personal objectives. 


In fact, all investment professionals at Arcus undergo annual ESG training and are expected to keep abreast of ESG trends and updates.
Ian Harding
Jenni Chan
Kaj Bakker
Neil Krawitz
Shirene Madani
Tanja Vocke
Ian Harding
Jenni Chan
Kaj Bakker
Neil Krawitz
Shirene Madani
Tanja Vocke
Our ESG journey
Since the very start of our journey, sustainability has informed every investment we make. We invest responsibly and in the best interests of all our stakeholders – and the world in which we operate. As we move forward, we’ll find new ways to innovate, improve and impact the future.
July 2009
Arcus established
March 2010
Signatory to the UK
Stewardship Code
June 2016
Arcus portfolio company, TDF pilots participation in augural GRESB Infrastructure assessment
February 2017
Updated LP ESG reporting in line with Invest Europe Guidance
March 2017
Became member of GRESB, and mandatory investee company participation in GRESB
March 2017
Signatory to UN PRI
July 2017
Arcus commences support of the Starlight Children’s Foundation
December 2017
Integration of UN SDGs in ESG management
January 2019
Arcus begins carbon offsetting all business travel
November 2019
Enhanced approach towards implementation of UN SDGs
February 2020
Signatory of UN Global Compact
December 2020
Arcus implements TCFD reporting across all portfolio companies
December 2022
Signatory to Initiative Climat International (iCI)
October 2023
Arcus demonstrates best in class in its seventh GRESB Infrastructure Benchmarking AssessmentÂ
February 2024
Arcus awarded 1st place once again in the 2023 ESG Transparency index for Private Equity and Venture Capital Firms
Community engagement
Supporting and sponsoring social and environmental upliftment is central to our ethos.
We encourage all our Partners and employees to fundraise, volunteer, and contribute to charitable organisations and initiatives they’re passionate about. And we match the funding of select initiatives each year.
ESG assessments and affiliations
Initiative Climat International
Arcus is a member of Initiative Climat International.
UNPRI
Arcus is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.
GRESB
Arcus is a member of GRESB Infrastructure. Arcus and its portfolio companies participate in GRESB Infrastructure Assessment and ESG benchmarking process.
GIIA
Arcus is a founding member of the Global Infrastructure Investor Association.
Our portfolio
We’ve invested over €7.4bn of equity capital in 21 European infrastructure businesses since inception.
Our Policies and DisclosuresÂ
