ESG policy
18 March 2024
Atominvest partners with Greenly
Partnership to make Greenly’s carbon calculation platform accessible to Atominvest’s clients
6 March 2024
Kirkland appoints ESG partner
Rebecca Perlman joins after a 12-year tenure at Herbert Smith Freehills
22 February 2024
Vespa appoints sustainability manager
Linda Höglund joins the firm from Newton Investment Management Group
20 February 2024
Trinity Communications launches
Charles Clarke founded the public relations agency for asset managers and investors to help GPs grow and retain their assets in a tough fundraising environment
8 February 2024
ESG: The fund-of-funds perspective
Once removed from the underlying portfolio, this type of LP is focused on private equity’s journey rather than instant compliance
7 February 2024
Apollo appoints ESG counsel
Previously a legal secondee at the firm, Angus Brown joins from Simmons & Simmons
7 February 2024
ESG ratings providers to comply with transparency requirements
The European Commission and Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on how ESMA can supervise these entities
6 February 2024
Deloitte partners with Workiva and Informatica
The collaboration integrates AI data management and cloud-based reporting into the advisory’s ESG compliance services
2 February 2024
Dasseti and Clarity AI team up on sustainability
Partnership to enable Dasseti’s clients to benchmark ESG performance
2 February 2024
International Valuations Standards updated
The revised version includes ESG valuation considerations in additional chapters on data and inputs and valuation models
31 January 2024
The carrot in addition to the stick
FCA’s proposed regime on non-financial misconduct shines light on firms’ workplace culture
29 January 2024
Ocorian partners up
Recently announced partnerships include those with ESG reporting solution Treety and investor onboarding platform Goji
29 January 2024
5 minutes with… Kate Pljaskovova, founder of Fair HQ
The digital D&I tool aims to assist GPs to develop in-house and portfolio company HR strategies through scientific research and industry benchmarks
18 January 2024
Novata launches carbon navigator
Company’s new product aims to simplify carbon data management and reporting
18 January 2024
Ecovadis adds Vitals to IQ Plus platform
Vitals is a questionnaire aimed at helping businesses manage supply chain sustainability risks
18 January 2024
Profile: Philippe Renauld, Sienna Investment Managers
The CFO and COO shares his passion for operational excellence, highlights the importance of an LP-centric culture and talks ‘democratisation’ of private markets
16 January 2024
Flexstone appoints MD for its sustainability strategy
Samira Boussem joins the firm from Natixis Investment Managers Solutions
12 January 2024
Una Terra appoints founding partner and COO
Yves Frey joins the Swiss VC from investment manager SUSI Partners
12 January 2024
Apex launches new ESG brand
Holtara is a combined effort from Apex and MJ Hudson, providing data, reporting and advisory services
11 January 2024
Profile: Jesper Frydensberg Rasmussen, Axcel
The CFO discusses the importance of clearly defined roles and how CFOs can support their firm in uncharted economic environments
9 January 2024
Infrared’s Sarah Gledhill joins Climate Asset Management
Gledhill joins the asset manager as COO
4 January 2024
Profile: John Mansvelt, Apheon
CFO and AIFM conducting officer tells the story of his transition from audit to PE, his key governance duties and shaping a new cultural identity
21 December 2023
Efama argues for sustainable product categories
Call comes in wake of publication of the UK’s SDR and as SFDR consultation is underway
12 December 2023
Confluence partners with Manaos on SFDR reporting
Confluence to provide ESG and disclosure templates through Manaos’s platform
11 December 2023
What DEI you mean?
Dynamo’s latest report on ESG reporting finds LPs and GPs have different expectations when it comes to DEI reporting
11 December 2023
The UK’s nice green labelling machine
Response to FCA’s SDR positive as regulatory arbitrage remains around applicability to overseas funds, portfolio management and practice of its highly anticipated anti-greenwashing rule
6 December 2023
ESAs add granularity to RTS
The draft technical standards have some suggested amendments, improving the detail of the disclosures made
1 December 2023
ESG, retail investors and you
The latest Efama conference brought together regulators and asset managers who championed the idea for product instead of fund labels and brainstormed ideas for retailisation
29 November 2023
SDR policy launched
The FCA is introducing an anti-greenwashing rule, four product labels and marketing requirements for investment funds
28 November 2023
Luxembourg’s private debt industry expands
According to a KPMG survey, AUM grew by 51% during the last year; changes in fund vehicles but LP base largely unchanged
28 November 2023
Carbon Accounting Alliance launches
Group of 35 organisations represents emissions of 24,000 companies
27 November 2023
Profile: Martim Avillez, Limerston Capital
The COO and founding partner discusses setting up the firm’s operations, combining them with his investment duties and navigating difficult times
20 November 2023
Firm identity
A tight fundraising environment and ESG fund naming conventions warrant a closer look at the names of private equity entities, writes Matthias Plötz
14 November 2023
Abris Capital launches DEI code for portfolio
Firm makes commitments across education, governance, ownership and process with the aim of influencing industry practice
9 November 2023
Driftwood Climate comes ashore
Boutique consulting firm to advise on climate strategy, decarbonisation and climate impact
7 November 2023
PE sustainability initiatives launch decarbonisation roadmap
The PMDR has been launched by the Initiative Climat International and the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Private Equity Task Force, supported by Bain & Company
1 November 2023
CMA publishes Green Agreements Guidance
GPs and LPs are unlikely to infringe upon UK competition law for pursuing environmental sustainability agreements
30 October 2023
TMF launches ESG administration
Company aims to assist firms with setting up, defining and reporting on ESG frameworks
24 October 2023
PRI launches co-design process for Progression Pathways
Association aims to clarify different roles investors play in a sustainable financial system and enable increasingly targeted support
23 October 2023
DIF Capital appoints head of ESG
Lorraine Becker steps into the role after two years as principal consultant at Environmental Resources Management
20 October 2023
European Parliament rejects ESRS objection
MEPs call for private sector to contribute to corporate sustainability transparency
19 October 2023
Profile: Gerwin Theiler, capiton AG
The CFO and partner reflects on how the industry has changed and talks shop about continuation vehicles and succession planning
16 October 2023
Column: Everyone an ESG expert? Forget about it
Natalia Ramsden of Sofos Associates considers digital dementia, ESG and the value of prioritising critical thinking
12 October 2023
Profile: Begoña Aguilera Navajas, Sherpa Capital
The head of IR and ESG speaks to us about her dual role and how ESG has developed during the course of her career
10 October 2023
Inrate partners with TMX
Company to provide ESG impact ratings and climate intelligence for ESG data hub
9 October 2023
Sonen appoints head of impact engagement
Amanda Feldman has previously co-founded portfolio initiative programme the Impact Management Project
9 October 2023
Apex expands ESG solutions
Fund administrator offers compliance, reporting and consulting services after its acquisition of MJ Hudson’s ESG advisory businesses
9 October 2023
Avocado toast and carry
An open ear for the next generation’s concerns and demonstrating how PE can address them could be the key to answering the talent question
5 October 2023
Macquarie acquires minority stake in Sonen
Firm to remain independent in operations and investment decisions while fresh funds will address growth of its services, impact measurement and reporting tools
5 October 2023
The roots of diversity
A diverse hiring process should focus on removing unconscious bias at the roots of your business rather than just getting the optics right
2 October 2023
Column: Seeking diversity in adversity
Dörte Höppner of The Riverside Company argues that an economic downturn is the ideal time for PE firms to diversify their talent pools
2 October 2023
New tools needed?
CFOs in the European midmarket worry about talent retention and whether their management strategies will be enough to nurture the leaders of tomorrow, writes Jon Whiteaker
21 September 2023
EU to sharpen ban on greenwashing
Predominantly aimed at consumers, some rules of new directive could target funds’ marketing communications
21 September 2023
Investment Association calls for EU reforms
Trade body highlights sustainability, new technologies and greater alignment on regulatory issues as areas of concern
18 September 2023
Amicorp launches ESG reporting and rating service
The new service includes audited ESG reports, analysis, business planning and policy implementation
18 September 2023
DIY in the wild wild East
Across Lebanon and Palestine, enterprising GPs are piloting their industry with no legislative framework or operational ecosystem, as Matthias Plötz investigates
15 September 2023
Arup and Re:Co launch digital sustainability services
Partnership aims to link sustainability outcomes with value creation and support decision making