ESG

The move is the latest effort to bring more transparency to ESG in private markets.

ESG ratings agencies have started to make a push into private markets; ILPA has published its final guidelines for subscription line use and reporting; KKR exec announces exit.

ESG ratings agencies are increasingly stepping into private markets. That could point to greater standardization in ESG, and more transparency for private equity.

Guernsey Green Finance have published standards and protocols for measuring and reporting ESG in a move toward standardization.

Susan Wilkins sat down with reporter Connor Hussey to discuss taking over Abraaj funds, how Actis benchmarks ESG and dealing with operational challenges.

Exposure to litigation and data handling are among the topics currently on private equity lawyers’ minds.

On the firm’s Q1 earnings call, executives said its sustainable initiatives have proven fruitful amid the covid-19 crisis.

The ESG head warns firms need to approach ESG beyond just the portfolio level; single-asset GP-led volume hit a record high in 2019.

Firms must incorporate ESG initiatives at both the corporate level and the investment level, or risk their reputations, says head of ESG Alison Fenton-Willock.

Reporting your ESG progress publicly is a convenient step toward implementing best practices throughout the firm, say panelists at this year’s PEI Responsible Investment Forum.