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The downturn wrought by the pandemic has underscored the need for a more caring approach to supporting employees and investing in human capital.
Opportunities beckon for private debt investors looking for impact in Africa, says John Simon, founding partner at Total Impact Capital.
Private equity sponsors are driving ESG developments in fund finance, write Thomas Smith and Felix Paterson of Debevoise & Plimpton.
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.
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.
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.
Being systematic on the ‘S’ in ESG will help firms identify opportunities and build resilience, says Blue Wolf Capital’s Adam Blumenthal.
USS Investment Management is divesting from certain sectors. David Russell, head of responsible investment at the UK's largest private pension, explains.
The technology and expertise exist to communicate non-financial KPIs to LPs with regularity, but don’t expect it to happen any time soon.
As the drivers of an industry-wide focus on impact investing and ESG pick up pace, KPMG’s Tania Carnegie argues the opportunity for private equity is significant, particularly when players collaborate.