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Dedicated ESG strategies continue to proliferate as mainstream managers adopt best practices to maximise value, say Natasha Buckley, Till Burges and Michael Dean
at HarbourVest Partners.
An understanding that responsible investing is essential to risk mitigation and value creation means ESG is playing a greater role in manager selection.
Collecting ESG data is just the first step on a long journey towards sustainability reporting.
ESG considerations in private markets continue to grow in size, scope and complexity.
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.