At Long Harbour, we are committed to the highest standards of corporate governance. Our governance framework supports responsible decision-making, effective risk management, and long-term value creation for our investors, partners, and stakeholders.
Long Harbour has a fully integrated in-house team operating under an institutional-grade governance and operating platform supported by specialist and dedicated corporate functions.
Committees
Executive Committee
Risk and Compliance Committee
Remuneration Committee
Conflicts Committee
Investment Committee
Audit Committee
ESG Committee
Charity Committee
Digital Committee
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Health and Wellbeing Committee
1. Corporate Governance
At Long Harbour we have a corporate governance framework which has been designed to ensure responsible leadership, effective risk management, and sustainable value creation for all stakeholders.
The company operates with a fully integrated in-house team, supported by specialist corporate functions, and an institutional-grade operating platform. Governance processes are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices. The framework is structured to provide clear accountability, transparency, and oversight across all levels of the organisation, ensuring that strategic objectives are met and fiduciary duties are fulfilled.
2. Governance Principles
Long harbour's governance principles are rooted in integrity, transparency, independent oversight, comprehensive risk management, and regulatory compliance:
Integrity and Transparency: Ethical conduct and open communication are fundamental. Structured reporting lines and clear roles and responsibilities ensure accountability.
Independent Oversight: Performance and risk are monitored by independent bodies, ensuring decisions align with strategic objectives and fiduciary responsibilities.
Risk Management: A robust framework is in place to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across investment and operational activities, balancing commercial ambition with discplined control.
Regulatory Compliance: The company complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, with regular reviews to remain aligned with marked developments.
3. Governance Structure
The governance structure at Long Harbour is designed to provide strategic direction, independent oversight, and operational effectiveness:
Board and Committees: The Board and its committees are responsible for approving corporate strategy, monitoring performance, overseeing risk management, compliance, and internal controls, and upholding governance and ethical standards.
Executive Management Team: Responsible for delivering the firm's strategy and ensuring the effectivenesss of operational and risk management systems. Exectuvie team members participate in principal committess, supporting and rpeorting to both executive and board teams.
Committee Participation: At least one member of the executive team sits on each principal committee, ensuring strong governance and alignment with regulatory standards.
4. Ethics and Conduct
Long Harbour fosters a culture of professionalism and integrity, guided by comprehensive internal policies and a commitment to industry best practice:
Internal Policies: Includes the Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy and Whistleblowing Procedure, which set clear expectations and guide behaviour across the organisation.
Industry Standards: Long Harbour is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment and a member of INREV and the British Property Foundation, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and best practice in the industry.
Ethical Culture: The company promotes ethical behaviour and professionalism at all levels, ensuring that all staff understand and adhere to the highest standards of conduct.
5. Sustainability
Long Harbour integrates sustainability considerations across all investments, asset managements, and operational processes:
Responsible Stewardship: is central to the company's approach, enhancing long-term performance and contributing positively to communities and environments.
Sustainability Intergration: are embedded in investment analysis, decision-making, and portfolio construction, with annual training for staff to ensure maintain understanding and expertise.
Benchmarking: Performance is benchmarked internally and externally using frameworks such as GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) at the vehicle and asset levels.
Reporting: Annual ESG reports are published, and performance is monitored and disclosed in line with industry standards.
Targets: are set to ensure continuous improvement year on year.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engagement initiatives with local stakeholders and partners are prioritised to support community development and regeneration. Employee led staff committees lead DEI, health and wellbeing and charitable initiatives.
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