ESG
17 September 2021
CapMan hires ESG director
Anna Olsson joins from ISS ESG, a sustainability consultancy, where she has worked since 2015
15 September 2021
IPEM 2021: PE must embrace decarbonisation
Mathieu Chabran, co-founder of Tikehau Capital talks about decarbonising certain sectors and why those firms which only do it because they are forced to, will fail
13 September 2021
IPEM 2021: PE is ready
Claire Chabrier, president of France Invest discusses how the Covid pandemic has accelerated innovation, climate issues and social responsibility
13 September 2021
ESG disclosure divergence
The FCA's climate-related disclosure proposals mark the first policy disclosure divergence in post-Brexit UK for private equity; how do the new rules stack up against the European Commission's SFDR?
9 September 2021
Profile: Stella Morse, Inverleith
The CFO discusses joining the private equity firm from the consumer world, what she thinks of the latest ESG regulations and setting up Inverleith's first institutional fund
8 September 2021
CDP aims to standardise environmental data
It aims to increase disclosure from private companies, which have previously avoided scrutiny on environmental issues and pressure to decarbonise
8 September 2021
SS&C launches ESG reporting solution
"We see the growing manager and investor demand to incorporate ESG metrics into client reporting at the manager and portfolio level."
7 September 2021
Carlyle secures €2.3bn ESG-linked facility
Revolving credit facility is linked to boosting board diversity, tackling climate change and ESG-competent training
25 August 2021
Domicile watch: August 2021
Key takeaways from the major PE domiciles: including the FCA's third consultation paper on UK IFPR, Guernsey's appointment of a strategic adviser for green and sustainable finance and Hong Kong's SFC amended fund manager code of conduct
23 August 2021
Ogier launches ESG compliance tool
The tool aims to help fund managers get up to speed with ESG themes, terminology, regulatory requirements as well as climate-related risk in portfolio management
19 August 2021
ILPA seeks feedback on DDQ and DEI metrics
These latest updates aim to reflect the changes in the industry over the past several years, specifically around ESG and DEI
18 August 2021
PwC’s Woehl joins Montagu
In her new role, Woehl will help develop and refine Montagu’s existing ESG processes and procedures as well as support the portfolio companies’ ESG efforts
9 August 2021
2025: PE’s digital golden year
In 2025, structured data exchange will be the norm for fund managers as PE moves away from Excel. The Drawdown explores the tech solutions making that future a reality
2 August 2021
CGE receives B Corp certification
The status confirms the firm’s high social and environmental standards, as part of its broader investment strategy and activities
29 July 2021
ILPA launches LP ESG framework
The framework helps LPs evaluate and benchmark GP responses to DD, inform goal setting conversations with GPs and measure ESG integration progress over time
27 July 2021
ICG secures €1.45bn ESG-linked sub-line
Facility was provided by Standard Chartered Bank, BNP Paribas, ANZ Banking Group, ING Bank, and Royal Bank of Canada
26 July 2021
The Drawdown Awards: GP finalists announced
We are pleased to present the GP finalists for The Drawdown Awards 2021
22 July 2021
Profile: Feizal Moossa, Adenia Partners
The chief risk officer discusses the importance of his role within private equity, how his responsibilities have evolved since joining Adenia in 2003 as well as operating without an in-house legal team
21 July 2021
Core values biggest influence on ESG attitudes
52% of GPs believe their firm’s core values have the greatest influence on their attitude and activity with regards to ESG and sustainability
19 July 2021
ESG deal DD key dataset for LPs
60% of LPs believe the most important dataset to determine a GP's ESG focus, is the way in which ESG is embedded into the investment process
15 July 2021
Profile: Elizabeth Seeger, KKR
The managing director, sustainable investing recalls being the first ESG-specific professional in the industry, how KKR's ESG processes have evolved since she joined as well as her involvement with SASB and UN PRI
13 July 2021
FCA, PRA & BoE outline D&I initiatives
“Regulators and industry need to work together to increase diversity at senior levels and ensure the UK’s financial services firms are best equipped to serve the economy”
13 July 2021
EU delays SFDR application date
SFDR application has moved from 1 January 2022 to 1 July 2022 to ensure a smooth implementation of the standards
8 July 2021
The Drawdown Awards 2021: Finalists Announced
Thank you to everyone who entered, and a massive congratulations to all those that made the shortlist
6 July 2021
Lack of standardisation biggest threat to ESG
“Without one standardised framework for reporting standards, we will continue to see firms mixing and matching various guidelines, hindering long-term process in the area.”
29 June 2021
Domicile watch: June 2021
Key takeaways from the major PE domiciles: including Guernsey's updated code of corporate governance, Luxembourg's FAQ on MiFID application and Cyprus' new form related to cross-border activities
28 June 2021
EQT creates new sustainability roles
Bahare Haghshenas is global head of sustainable transformation, while Sophie Walker is head of sustainability for private capital
25 June 2021
FCA proposes climate-related disclosures
The proposals aim to increase transparency while enabling clients to make considered choices while remaining proportionate for firms
25 June 2021
Preqin appoints head of ESG
Jaclyn Bouchard joins from S&P Global, was director of ESG & sustainable finance products within its global ratings division
23 June 2021
North America ahead of Europe on D&I
75% of North American GPs said they are more likely have taken action to support equity and advancement of women and employees from underrepresented groups
21 June 2021
Comment: The importance of being idle
Corona not only cleared the skies but also our minds, writes Riverside Europe COO, Dörte Höppner
18 June 2021
PE needs to spend more on data management
State Street's report found 70% of alternative asset managers said they need to spend more money on data management to handle increased pressures and demands
17 June 2021
KPMG joins campaign for reporting taxonomy
KPMG UK has become a founding member of Private Capital Data Standards Alliance (PCDS Alliance – formerly ADS Initiative)
14 June 2021
LPs increasingly concerned by tax and regulatory changes
43% of LPs identified regulatory changes as the greatest risk to PE returns
14 June 2021
Role Call: D&I officer
The diversity & inclusion role is emerging in private equity, but how necessary is a dedicated officer?
10 June 2021
Comment: ESG and fund finance
Michael Mbayi of Wildgen and Thomas Hallett of Barclays explore how funds can embrace ESG fund finance solutions
9 June 2021
New horizons: Carbon pricing
Professor Gianfranco Gianfrate, Climate Finance Lead and Professor of Finance at the EDHEC-Risk Institute, says carbon pricing is happening and managers need to prepare
8 June 2021
Private equity must address climate change risk
“Climate change presents unprecedented business opportunities for the industry in addition to risks”
2 June 2021
Waterland closes €500m ESG-linked bridge loan
"We are rapidly moving towards a world wherein all finance is linked to sustainability in one way or another"
28 May 2021
Adams Street names director of ESG
Yohan Hill will develop strategies and solutions which aim to bring further transparency to ESG risks and opportunities within the firm's portfolios and investments
27 May 2021
Profile: Paul Yett, Hamilton Lane
The director of ESG & sustainability discusses the evolution of the firm's ESG processes, setting up its DE&I council and why diversity is important to him on a personal level
26 May 2021
Nordic Capital secures ESG-linked facility
The revolving facility is linked to Nordic Capital Fund X, which closed on €6.1bn in October 2020
20 May 2021
Comment: ESG fund financing trends
Sarah Lobbardi of Avardi Partners details the latest trends around ESG-linked fund finance
19 May 2021
SFDR: EFAMA calls for Taxonomy consistency
The association has identified key issues which need to be addressed by the ESAs
17 May 2021
KKR acquires ERM
KKR’s Core Investments strategy acquired the majority stake from Omers Private Equity
17 May 2021
In conversation: Cyber security, an ESG concern
A recent webinar discussion explored the treatment of cyber security as an ESG practice
13 May 2021
Climate change: all talk, less action
A new report from PwC found 90% of PE firms are concerned about climate change but only 50% are taking action
13 May 2021
Profile: Sedef Köktentürk, Blue Horizon
The managing partner & COO discusses upgrading the impact investor's technology and processes, how the niche strategy impacts her role, and how being an Olympic athlete taught her the value of collaboration and cooperation to achieve goals
10 May 2021
BlueMark creates impact benchmark
The benchmark aims to track best practices in impact management in a bid to eliminate impact-washing
10 May 2021
AlpInvest secures ESG-linked sub-line
ABN AMRO arranged the facility while Rabobank acted as sustainability co-ordinator
6 May 2021
Diligencing diversity
Gender diversity is a key issue for private capital markets, but are LPs digging deep enough when diligencing fund managers?
5 May 2021
A guide to improving gender diversity
What can PE houses do to better their employee ratios? Sasha Graham of Equality Group provides her top insights
4 May 2021
WATCH: What do LPs do with all the data?
A recent webinar discussion explored the way in which data is being communicated, how technology is helping both GPs and LPs, and what LPs are doing with all the information
4 May 2021
Procensus extends to PE
The regulated platform aims to help investors understand market consensus on macro topics such as key ESG issues, market transactions (M&A and IPOs), stocks and stock specific events
28 April 2021
LISTEN: Do we even need standardisation? Episode 2
The second instalment of a recent podcast discussion examined industry body reporting efforts, and asked if standardised reporting is still necessary?
27 April 2021
Blackstone adds new ESG roles
The firm has added new resources and capabilities within its business units and is building out a corporate ESG structure
26 April 2021
Accountability main focus for improving DE&I
ILPA Diversity in Action (DIA) signatories have set up cross-functional councils, committees or task forces
21 April 2021
NorthEdge names COO and head of ESG
The GP confirmed to The Drawdown this is the first COO role at the firm, as well it’s first dedicated role for ESG
21 April 2021
LISTEN: Do we even need standardisation? Episode 1
A recent podcast discussion explored technological advances in data transmission, and asked if standardised reporting is still necessary?
19 April 2021
WATCH: Cybersecurity, and ESG concern
Cybersecurity is a matter of good governance, as well as reputation and risk management - putting it at the heart of ESG practices