GCM Grosvenor Reports $42.3 Billion Economic Impact and 47 Million Union Work Hours From Infrastructure Strategy

GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG), a Chicago-based global alternative asset management solutions provider, released its 2025 Labor & Economic Impact Report on June 4, 2026, detailing the economic and workforce outcomes generated by its Infrastructure Advantage Strategy through year-end 2025.

The report, which covers the firm's North America-focused infrastructure investment program since its 2018 launch, highlights $42.3 billion in total projected economic impact, $12.2 billion in projected income earned, and $4.2 billion in estimated tax revenue across local, state, and federal levels. The strategy has also generated 47.4 million cumulative union work hours, including 13.5 million hours in 2025 alone — a figure the firm said represents more than a tenfold increase in cumulative union labor hours since 2021.

Labor-Aligned Capital and Infrastructure Investment

The Infrastructure Advantage Strategy, which has grown to more than $2.6 billion in assets under management, is built around investing in essential infrastructure assets tied to long-term secular demand trends. GCM Grosvenor said the strategy pairs its Responsible Contractor Policy — developed in partnership with North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) — with disciplined project execution and long-duration infrastructure investments. The Responsible Contractor Policy promotes fair wages, strong benefits, safe working conditions, and workforce training across its portfolio.

"We know there isn't a workplace that is safer or where workers are better protected and paid than a union workplace, and there aren't projects that are better or more reliably built than union projects," said Michael Sacks, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GCM Grosvenor. "Our Infrastructure Advantage Strategy demonstrates that aligning private capital with highly skilled union labor not only delivers critical infrastructure, from energy and transportation to digital and logistics, but also creates durable economic value for communities and long-term value for our investors and workforce partners."

Sean McGarvey, President of North America's Building Trades Unions, added: "GCM Grosvenor's close partnership with the building trades has established the firm as an industry leader in infrastructure investing. Through collaboration and strategic investment, the firm has demonstrated that strong labor standards and responsible investing go hand in hand."

Digital Infrastructure and Energy Transition Drive the Bulk of Impact

The report breaks down economic impact by sector, with digital infrastructure accounting for the largest share. GCM Grosvenor said its digital infrastructure investments support an estimated 77,000 jobs and generate approximately $27 billion in economic impact, driven by expanding demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

The strategy's energy transition investments are advancing utility-scale solar and energy storage projects, contributing to job creation and regional economic growth. Transportation and electrification investments support approximately 35,000 jobs while funding fleet electrification and workforce stability across North America. Supply chain and logistics investments are described as strengthening infrastructure connecting agricultural production, energy markets, and global trade.

Union Partnership and Execution

GCM Grosvenor's emphasis on organized labor is framed in the report not only as a social impact objective but as an operational differentiator. The firm's Responsible Contractor Policy, developed with NABTU, promotes fair wages, strong benefits, safe working conditions, and workforce training across its portfolio.

The 10-fold increase in cumulative union labor hours since 2021 reflects the growth of the Infrastructure Advantage Strategy over that period. The firm said demand for infrastructure investment across North America remains strong, particularly in areas such as AI-driven data centers, renewable energy, and resilient supply chains.

"Demand for infrastructure investment across North America remains strong, and the need for thoughtful, collaborative solutions has never been greater," Sacks said. "We are proud of the progress reflected in this report and grateful for the partnerships that make it possible. Together, we are building a stronger foundation for long-term growth, and we look forward to advancing that work in the years ahead."

About GCM Grosvenor

GCM Grosvenor manages approximately $91 billion in assets under management across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and absolute return investment strategies. The firm, which has specialized in alternatives for more than 50 years, is headquartered in Chicago with offices in New York, Toronto, London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Sydney. The Infrastructure Advantage Strategy utilized the IMPLAN Input-Output model to determine the economic impacts associated with its investments.

Sources: GCM Grosvenor, June 4, 2026