ESG

Diversity dominated discussion at IPEM 2020 in Cannes – but will these words turn into action?

Eurazeo chief executive Virginie Morgon says the private equity industry has 'enormous responsibility' to address inequality and the consequences of climate change.

Although both issues are increasingly industry talking points, they are a priority for only a few LPs, and lack of gender balance in GPs is rarely a deal-breaker, writes Amy Carroll.

Thierry Déau, founder and CEO of Meridiam, on how environmental, social and governance criteria can be factored into long-term infrastructure development.

Five institutional investors proffer their thoughts on one of the biggest talking points of the moment across alternatives – environmental, social and governance – and what action they want to see from GPs.

Investors are also demanding better reporting from managers if they are to proceed with their ESG targets.

The fund will lend money to firms offering access to clean energy solutions for both households and business in emerging markets.

Julia Leung, the Hong Kong financial body's deputy chief exec, says asset managers in Asia tend to focus more on governance than environmental concerns.

Australia’s calamitous bushfires should act as a rallying cry for a mission-oriented approach to tackling climate change.

Mainstream recognition of these practices ended up highlighting the difficulties the industry faces in measuring and adhering to them.