Cultivate the seeds of changing the world,Sequoia China releases its first social responsibility report
Published on 2023年12月2日 13:14
2021year10month18day,Sequoia China officially releases its first social responsibility report(hereinafter referred to as“report”)。This report is not only a reflection on the 16 years since the establishment of Sequoia China,Focusing on supporting and serving those who meet social needs through technological innovation、Summary of entrepreneurs who solve social problems,It is also a contribution to the continuous improvement of social responsibility management in Sequoia China、takeESGDetailed explanation of the integration of various factors into the business process。
Shen Nanpeng, founder and executive partner of Sequoia China, stated:Sequoia from China2005Since its establishment in,Always with a global perspective、Actively fulfilling one's mission through localized operations and independent decision-making——Continuously promoting China's innovative economy with technology as its core,Development of service industry,Contribute more efforts to the high-quality development of the economy and society
Integrating social responsibility into investment decision-making and operational management
Accompanied by social responsibility investment both domestically and internationally(socially responsible investment)The vigorous development of,Sequoia China further systematizes、Process oriented approach,Actively integrating social responsibility into investment decision-making and operational management processes。one side,Sequoia China has clearly formulated a series of key practices that combine its own operational management characteristics,Including advocating upright and upward business principles in the industry、Adhere to business ethics、Protecting the rights and interests of investors, etc;Encourage green travel among employees and member companies、Improve energy utilization efficiency、Improving employee well-being and satisfaction、Support public welfare organizations and charitable causes, etc。
On the other hand,By formulatingESG(environment、Social and Governance)Investment terms、Due diligence process and exclusion clauses,Establish a sound relationship with the invested enterpriseESGCommunication mechanism in the field,takeESGFully embedded“Fundraising、throw、Tube、retreat”Each link,Thus achieving the deep integration of social responsibility into corporate strategic management。
When making investment decisions, in addition to considering the commercial value of the project,Also incorporating the social value of the project into comprehensive consideration,Provide support for projects with positive social impact,Together with member companies,Actively fulfilling corporate citizenship responsibilities together,Assist society in achieving inclusiveness、Inclusive and balanced development。Over the past sixteen years,Sequoia China supports the development of a series of innovative enterprises with positive social value that resonate with the development of Chinese society。
Cultivate the seeds of changing the world
Focusing on technological innovation is one of the core investment concepts of Sequoia China。For Sequoia China,Technology can shape the future,Make the world a better place、An important force in making China better。Sequoia China is guided by national development strategy and social needs,Pay close attention to cutting-edge technologies that can serve industrial development and social progress。meanwhile,Focusing on National Low Carbon Strategy,Actively exploring the path of change based on technological innovation,Working hand in hand with partners,Jointly building a low-carbon industrial ecosystem,Make the future greener。In this process,Sequoia China will invest in early and small investments、Long term companionship as one's ownDNA,The investments made since its establishment600Among multiple entrepreneurial enterprises,Early investments(Seed+Venture)The project accounts for approximately80%。2018Seed fund established in,with“Semi public welfare”Our philosophy supports seed support、The development of small and micro enterprises in the angel stage。
Sequoia China's long-term companionship with entrepreneurs is also reflected in its one-stop approach、Product based post investment empowerment system。HongShan Value+(Sequoia value co creation solution)Investment ecosystem,Empowerment team with nearly twice the number of investment team members,Incubating business、Brand activities、human capital、Digital technology、In terms of enterprise listing services and other aspects,Provide tailored empowerment services for entrepreneurial teams at different growth stages,Help them cope with growth challenges,Resources required for docking,So as to achieve rapid iteration and development。
Dedicated to the development of basic scientific research
Sequoia China actively practices“Business Upward”,Discover and achieve innovators who have the ability to create positive value for society through investment and empowerment,Jointly serving social progress;On the other hand, actively advocating for technological development,Support the cultivation of technological talents,Pay attention to social public welfare undertakings,with“Business oriented towards goodness”The heart of public welfare,Use one's own strengths,do“The philanthropists behind the philanthropists”。
Sequoia China is committed to advocating and promoting the formation of a society that respects science、A sustainable innovation technology ecosystem that loves science。Sequoia China is the only global strategic partner of the World's Top Scientists Forum,Building communication bridges for top scientists in various fields around the world。Sequoia China also participates in launching the Future Forum and Future Science Awards,Encourage original basic scientific research exploration,Cheers for scientists,Stimulate young people's interest in science。By promoting cutting-edge scientific research in universities、Supporting the growth of outstanding students,Sequoia China hopes to help cultivate more future scientists with lofty aspirations,Enable China's technological progress to be passed down from generation to generation,Illuminate the future。
“The best investment is the next investment”。Looking ahead to the future,Sequoia China will always adhere to the principle of“Day1”mentality,Continuously striving around one's own mission,Focus on discovering more innovative and entrepreneurial seeds that can create positive value for society,Make their soil,Accompanying them to grow into forests in the industry,Unleash the power of technology,Together to support a better future for human society。