Wherever KKR does business, we participate in thoughtful, constructive dialogue with the many individuals, investors, organizations and community groups affecting and affected by our decisions. By doing so, we can better ensure that our approach is sound and informed by a broad range of insights and experiences.

Regarding our private equity portfolio companies, we:

• Meet with the management of companies under consideration for investment;
• Visit plants and facilities to speak directly with employees; and
• Are available to engage with customers, suppliers, and nongovernmental organizations, including unions and environmental groups, that have long-standing relationships with or interests in the company.

In addition, we frequently update our communications on our Green Portfolio web site. This site provides significant detail on how we measure and improve the environmental performance of our private equity portfolio companies while also creating financial value.

ESG Round Tables

In 2010, we launched the “ESG Round Table” series in Europe that convened three different meetings of our investment professionals, private equity portfolio companies, and investors. The ESG Round Table is designed to bring together the entire private equity investment chain, from limited partner to general partner to portfolio company, to review, discuss, and share best practices with respect to real-life ESG case studies, challenges, and opportunities. The case studies relate to areas that have been identified by investors or other stakeholders as key points for ESG integration and decision making.