Impact investing

It is possible to generate competitive returns in emerging markets alongside outsized impact, from social outcomes to the energy transition, say Shami Nissan at Actis and Sumit Barat at portfolio company BluPine Energy

Decarbonisation and regenerative agriculture strategies are about more than tackling climate change, they are about creating long-term sustainable value, says Lindee Wong, director of climate and biodiversity at Tikehau Capital

As regulation proliferates, GPs are increasingly turning to scenario analysis and taking a more integrated approach to sustainability and impact considerations, say KPMG’s Elizabeth Ming and Simon Weaver

Analysis of the third year of EDCI data suggests that even amid tougher economic times, private equity-backed companies create new jobs faster than public companies.

An expanding investable opportunity set and the rise of institutional investors into impact are fuelling market growth and sophistication, says LGT Capital Partners’ head of impact co-investments, Natalie Sediako

If BCTF reaches its $5bn fundraising target, it could be the largest emerging markets-focused climate impact fund in private markets.

CalPERS has a $100bn allocation to climate solutions – and is looking at its existing investment partners for climate-related opportunities – while APG has a domestic Dutch programme for transitioning local businesses.