Private Equity
From Carlyle Group's ESG-linked leverage debt deals, to Partners Group's covid-19 hardship fund, to Coller Capital's climate modelling for secondaries, we showcase how private equity is proving it can innovate in responsible investing.
2 min read · 31 January 2021
Climate change is taking centre stage as funds move to measure emissions and integrate changes so they are maintained post-exit.
4 min read · 31 January 2021
Leading by example and setting out a clear set of principles for portfolio companies and the GP itself are important.
2 min read · 31 January 2021
Firms are recruiting for responsible investment roles and looking for individuals with skillsets ranging from investor relations to ESG integration.
5 min read · 31 January 2021
Investing in businesses at one remove means secondaries firms need a different dynamic if they are to innovate on environmental, social and governance issues.
5 min read · 31 January 2021
Six case studies that show the potential of impact investing in education, diversity, farming, financing and sustainability.
4 min read · 31 January 2021
Good governance requires leading by example and setting out a clear set of principles whether that is at GP, LP or portfolio company level.
3 min read · 31 January 2021
The new EU rules will require fund managers to disclose how sustainability risks are integrated into decisions and their likely impact on returns.
6 min read · 31 January 2021
Tech offers rich possibilities for ESG innovation with the importance of remote working thrown into sharp relief by the pandemic.
2 min read · 31 January 2021
ESG-backed finance facilities have been one of the fastest growing areas of innovation in private equity over the last 12 months.
3 min read · 31 January 2021