Our sustainability approach / Our collaborations
Our collaborations
We believe collaboration is a catalyst to create lasting change within the private equity industry. We participate in key industry initiatives and proactively work with like-minded industry peers to share knowledge and experiences to drive action and transparency.
We are proud members, signatories and supporters of the following initiatives:
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
A UN-supported network to advance ethical and responsible investment. We have been a signatory to the PRI since 2016.
Invest Europe
The world’s largest association of private capital providers. Oakley is a long-standing member and sits on the SFDR Working Group, a permanent forum dedicated to responsible investment practices and ESG consideration throughout the industry.
Initiative Climat International (iCI)
A collaborative network of sustainability minded private equity firms working together to share expertise and knowledge around climate change related best practice within our industry. We have been a member since August 2021 and sit on bodies such as its Net Zero and Regulatory Working Groups, which aim to help provide clarity and guidance to private equity firms on related climate regulations.
ESG Data Convergence Initiative (EDCI)
An open partnership of private equity stakeholders committed to streamlining the collection and reporting of ESG data in the private investment industry. We joined the initiative in 2022.
Level20
A not-for-profit dedicated to growing gender diversity in the European private equity industry. Oakley has been a member since 2018 and is supportive of its ambition for women to hold 20% of senior positions in the sector. Oakley works with Level20 on mentoring and development programmes, events and research.
Out Investors
A network aiming to make the investment industry more welcoming to LGBTQ+ people, which we joined in 2022. In February 2025, Oakley was one of the sponsors of Out Investors’ London Committee, which welcomed over 100 investment professionals to forge meaningful connections, share ideas, and celebrate their vibrant LGBTQ+ community.
BVCA
Oakley has been a member of the BVCA for many years. Senior members from Oakley contribute to various working groups, including the Growth Forum.