Private Equity
The race is on to develop standardised ways of quantifying impact from measuring the financial value of changes to creating frameworks.
3 min read · 31 January 2021
The downturn wrought by the pandemic has underscored the need for a more caring approach to supporting employees and investing in human capital.
2 min read · 31 January 2021
Opportunities beckon for private debt investors looking for impact in Africa, says John Simon, founding partner at Total Impact Capital.
3 min read · 31 January 2021
Private equity sponsors are driving ESG developments in fund finance, write Thomas Smith and Felix Paterson of Debevoise & Plimpton.
3 min read · 31 January 2021
A proactive approach to environmental, social and governance factors can identify risks that static datasets may miss, says Alexandra Mihailescu Cichon, executive vice-president at RepRisk.
4 min read · 31 January 2021
Helping companies chart a path to sustainable growth built on strong ESG principles is a crucial value driver for private equity, say CVC’s Jean-Rémy Roussel and Chloë Sanders.
8 min read · 31 January 2021
A thoughtful and up to date environmental, social and governance policy is a critical part of the bedrock of responsible investment, says Northleaf Capital Partners’ Jeff Pentland.
7 min read · 31 January 2021
Being systematic on the ‘S’ in ESG will help firms identify opportunities and build resilience, says Blue Wolf Capital’s Adam Blumenthal.
7 min read · 31 January 2021
USS Investment Management is divesting from certain sectors. David Russell, head of responsible investment at the UK's largest private pension, explains.
3 min read · 31 January 2021
The technology and expertise exist to communicate non-financial KPIs to LPs with regularity, but don’t expect it to happen any time soon.
7 min read · 31 January 2021