BC Partners

BC Partners is a leading global private equity firm with a strong emphasis on sustainability as a value creation tool.

CCI Score

-12.35

0.01% April 18

Latest Event

BC Partners Faces Scrutiny Over Labor Practices at its Portfolio Companies

An investigation reveals that BC Partners' portfolio companies have faced significant human capital risks, marked by inadequate safety measures for essential workers, insufficient protective equipment, and instances of discriminatory practices. The report details issues such as failure to provide PPE and hazard pay during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a controversial dismissal and subsequent reinstatement of a Black employee over mask-related policies.

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BC Partners is currently rated as an Enabler.

-10 to -19 CCI Score

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Latest Events

NOV

23

2020

BC Partners Faces Scrutiny Over Labor Practices at its Portfolio Companies
-38.63

An investigation reveals that BC Partners' portfolio companies have faced significant human capital risks, marked by inadequate safety measures for essential workers, insufficient protective equipment, and instances of discriminatory practices. The report details issues such as failure to provide PPE and hazard pay during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a controversial dismissal and subsequent reinstatement of a Black employee over mask-related policies.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 27

The article highlights deep-seated issues in labor relations and human rights practices within BC Partners' portfolio companies. Despite being one of the largest private equity firms globally by employee numbers, BC Partners has failed to adequately address the human capital risks, including unsafe working conditions, insufficient PPE, and discriminatory practices (such as the incident involving a Black employee). Such neglect not only jeopardizes worker welfare but also indirectly supports oppressive labor practices that can reinforce broader authoritarian structures.

How is BC Partners Managing Human Capital Risk at its Portfolio Companies?
MAR

01

2009

BC Partners ESG Commitment: A Positive Step in Ethical Business Practices
13.93

BC Partners has showcased its commitment to responsible and sustainable investing through its long-standing adherence to the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment. By embedding ESG factors into its investment processes since March 2009, the firm demonstrates ethical business practices that stand in contrast to corporate actions that often underpin authoritarian or oppressive regimes.
+70

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 27

BC Partners' proactive ESG policy and adherence to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment indicate a strong commitment to ethical and responsible business practices. This approach minimizes risks associated with poor governance and unethical investments that can indirectly support authoritarian practices. The firm’s mandatory ESG assessments during due diligence further reinforce its dedication to sustainable and socially responsible investment decisions.

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