FCLTGlobal’s business and investor communities recognize the need for the private sector to demonstrate long-term value creation along both financial and non-financial criteria, especially when it comes to reporting on metrics related to firm diversity. As private equity-backed companies comprise a significant and growing proportion of the economy, the diversity of private equity-backed portfolio company boards is receiving increased attention and provides an opportunity to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, in the pursuit of long-term value creation.