The combination of dedicated in-house Esg expertise and broad-based responsibility for Esg matters across investment teams is essential. Carlyle has a dedicated team of internal Esg professionals led by Carlyle Global Head of Impact, who reports directly to the firm Coo. The Esg team collaborates with deal teams, Global Legal Investment team, and majority-owned portfolio companies to promote understanding and adoption of Esg principles and create customized value creation plans. We also collaborate with investors and broader stakeholders to promote climate learnings and best practice.