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After gaining the attention of corporates and regulators, private markets are paying closer heed to biodiversity impacts and natural capital strategies.
Private equity firms need to focus on data to be able to tell a convincing story on ESG, say Will Rhode and Winna Brown at EY.
Private equity has a key role to play in empowering women and protecting the environment while generating financial returns, say NSSK’s Jun Tsusaka and Kiyomi Matsuda.
Mission-orientated businesses are resonating with customers who are increasingly looking for brands that reflect their values.
For CVC, the Science Based Targets initiative is the most credible and stringent approach to decarbonisation, say managing partner Jean-Rémy Roussel and head of ESG Chloë Sanders.
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.
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.
Investors are waking up to the need to tackle rampant waste.
The push for net zero could have unintended consequences if the decarbonisation of high-emissions sectors is ignored.
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.