In addition to company-specific initiatives that support poverty alleviation efforts, Double Impact works with all portfolio companies to improve employees’ financial security through competitive pay and benefits and additional tools and resources such as employee emergency funds and payroll smoothing programs.

Access to nutritious food is important for our individual and collective health. Double Impact invests in companies across the supply and value-chain that make food production more sustainable and increase access to healthy food.

Health and well-being of individuals and communities requires physical and mental healthcare services, access to medicines and vaccines, and clean air, drinking water and land. Double Impact’s investments across Health and Wellness and Sustainability Verticals support expanding access and improving health outcomes for all.

Education and learning opportunities are important for the ongoing achievement and development for all people. Double Impact invests in companies focused on improving educational and workforce development outcomes for students and adults, particularly those historically underserved.

Double Impact supports the achievement of gender equality through initiatives implemented across the portfolio to create inclusive cultures and high-performing teams.

Access to safe drinking water and sanitation services is critical to our individual and community health. Double Impact invests in companies that are working to improve water quality and community health through products and services that provide clean drinking water to communities and reduce the amount of harmful chemicals in water supplies.

Diversified energy sources and efficient use of energy resources support continued economic growth around the world. Double Impact invests in companies that increase the production and support the ongoing operation of clean energy around the world.

Safe, inclusive work environments and employment opportunities are key components of shared growth and prosperity. Double Impact supports decent work and sustainable growth by working with portfolio companies to create work environments that are safe and supportive for all and ensure competitive pay and benefits for workers. We also invest in companies whose products and services are designed for individuals seeking professional development and advancement.

No Bain Capital Double Impact investments to date.

For-profit companies can play a role in reducing inequality through fair and competitive wage practices, fostering inclusive work environments, and scaling products and services that allow underserved individuals to participate in society and the economy. Double Impact is investing in and working with companies to create opportunities for historically marginalized communities and scaling products that support the health and development for all.

Cities are important drivers of economic growth and social transformation. Double Impact invests in companies that are supporting the sustainable management and development of the natural and built environment in cities.

Responsible production requires that we remake supply chains to be more sustainable, transparent, and safe for all workers. Double Impact invests in companies that are changing the way goods are made, and resources are used.

The SDG targets and indicators underlying SDG 13 refer to national planning, policy development, and resiliency efforts. Although Double Impact does not contribute directly to those targets, as defined, combating climate change on a local scale remains core to our impact philosophy and investment thesis. We work with companies across our portfolio to drive improvements in their approach to environmental management and stewardship, where applicable and appropriate.

Companies have a significant role to play in the sustainable management of our oceans and marine resources. Double Impact companies support this goal through their sourcing decisions, supply chain management, and services that help ensure proper management of these critical resources.

Companies have a significant role to play in the preservation and restoration of our ecosystems. Double Impact companies support this goal through our sourcing decisions, supply chain management, and services that directly improve land management.

No Bain Capital Double Impact investments to date.

Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals will require commitment and cooperation by individuals, organizations, governments, and businesses. Double Impact companies support this goal by helping facilitate support for nonprofit organizations’ whose missions are aligned with the SDGs.