Private Equity
PE-backed healthcare businesses can help improve patient access and outcomes, but thorough due diligence, support and oversight are needed to ensure progress is made on ESG.
5 min read · 01 February 2023
Identifying areas for improvement and developing a strategy for change are key steps on the decarbonisation journey, say Pontus Pettersson and Laura McMullen at Cinven, and Michael Burness and Marilyn Johnson at Arxada.
7 min read · 01 February 2023
Investors are waking up to the need to tackle rampant waste.
2 min read · 01 February 2023
The push for net zero could have unintended consequences if the decarbonisation of high-emissions sectors is ignored.
4 min read · 01 February 2023
While awareness has grown, engaging with management teams to gain buy-in and demonstrate the value of ESG is crucial, say Michael Octoman and Bence Szegedi at Navis Capital Partners.
7 min read · 01 February 2023
Despite a lack of infrastructure, emerging managers are demonstrating their commitment to sustainability and diversity.
3 min read · 01 February 2023
The need to decarbonise and society’s expectations for a more circular economy are driving new investment opportunities across PE and infrastructure, say 3i’s Sophia Walwyn-James and Céline Maronne.
7 min read · 01 February 2023
Could setbacks in emerging market fundraising hinder global development objectives?
5 min read · 01 February 2023
As regulation and voluntary initiatives start to create alignment around ESG expectations in private equity, we explore how the Principles for Responsible Investment maintains its allure.
10 min read · 01 February 2023
A strong focus on sustainability is required to address pressing climate concerns and ensure a just transition, says Swedfund’s Maria Håkansson.
2 min read · 01 February 2023