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Innovative technology and business models mean the opportunity set around climate risk is expanding, say StepStone Group’s Suzanne Tavill and Bhavika Vyas.
Natural capital, human rights and tax concerns: What sustainability themes will dominate private markets this year? Toby Mitchenall, Jordan Stutts and Snehal Shah share their thoughts
New carbon emissions guidance tailored to the private equity industry’s needs will help firms set science-based targets and drive measurable improvements, says Astorg’s Viviana Occhionorelli
With major EU regulations on the horizon, Ben Jackson asks if human rights will emerge as the next key ESG issue for private equity firms.
Investors are now looking for complete private markets solutions that are aligned with their financial and non-financial objectives, say Emily Pollock and Jack Wasserman at Schroders Capital
GPs’ focus on responsible investing should not just be about targeting the right assets, but also on improving the ESG performance of businesses they already back, say EY’s Winna Brown and Matthew Harold.
From identifying opportunities to help customers decarbonise to driving systemic change, GPs must assist companies in setting and achieving ESG goals, say 3i’s Oscar Tylegard and Sophia Walwyn-James
The market for loans tied to sustainability targets is growing fast, but measurement and greenwashing concerns remain.
With targets due to be set for air quality, biodiversity, water, waste reduction and resource efficiency, the legislation could impact portfolio companies in a range of sectors.
Aligning investment strategies with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals provides a compelling route for value creation, says Blue Wolf Capital’s Adam Blumenthal