Private Equity Wire’s Post

We are delighted to have been shortlisted for 'Corporate Finance House of the Year' at the 2024 Real Deals ESG Awards, taking place on 17 October. We are advising on more ESG-related deals than ever before, helping our clients to continue to drive sustainable impacts. Take a look at some of our transactions below and on our website to see how we are making positive change through ESG in private equity and their portfolios: https://lnkd.in/divCd9W7 #RealDeals #ESG #GTDeals

We’re thrilled to be a finalist for the RealDeals ESG Awards 2024 as 'Due Diligence Provider of the Year'! 🚀 The Real Deals #ESG Awards celebrate the efforts of private equity firms and their advisers in driving sustainability and real change. Kumi helps companies build #responsiblebusiness practices within their #global #supplychains. Wish us luck! 🍀 #RDESGAwards2024 #RDESG #RealDeals #Awards2024 #supplychainduediligence

The Sagard Midcap team was thrilled to welcome its portfolio companies for a day focused on impact and future-ready strategies. Over 30 CFOs and ESG leaders gathered to deepen their understanding of the CSRD with valuable insights from PwC experts. A highlight of the day was the inspiring talk by Geneviève Ferone Creuzet, who shared her vision on sustainable finance and mission-driven companies. Together, we're shaping a more responsible future. #ESG #ImpactInvesting #EntrepriseAMission

As the deadline for the CSRD approaches, private equity firms are getting ready to tackle extensive sustainability reporting requirements. In our latest article, we delve into how leading firms manage this effort and use it to accelerate value creation. https://pwc.to/3VEl3vk #CSRDReadiness #PrivateEquity #CSRD #PwCIndonesia

In our last post of our PRI explained series, we explained how corporate governance ideally looks like. 🕵️ Today, we will share some insights into investor engagement, to help scale-ups further understand the approach of the finance sector. 👇 Investor engagement can be understood as the proactive and reactive interactions between investors and companies to influence ESG practices and disclosures 🤝. From letters and meetings to visits and participation in roadshows: Engagement is key 🔑. Investors typically engage to fulfil fiduciary duty, exercise shareholder rights, and influence corporate practices for real-world impacts aligned with the SDGs. An active ownership approach in listed equity involves encouraging companies to manage ESG issues, enhance disclosure, and improve corporate practices ♻️🔨. In general, engagement can be issue-focused (e.g., corruption) and company-focused, while reactive engagement addresses crises. For further reading, check our slides below: 👀👇 #Sustainability #Scaleup #ESG #PRI #Active #Ownership

Our Partner, Caroline Bocklandt, and Associate, Giovanni Marenco, have authored an article in Paperjam next on the impact of ESG in private equity transactions. They explore how ESG considerations can create significant value. Dive into their insights and learn more about this topic. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eQeWrDms #Press #PrivateEquity #ESG #SustainableInvesting #ValueCreation #ElvingerHossPrussen #LawFirm #Luxembourg

Why do American firms make money with ESG initiatives, but Canadian firms don’t. Dr. Yrjo Koskinen will illuminate the role of corporate governance and other reasons behind this surprising result, with a panel of experts and moderation by Senator Pamela Wallin, at the Haskayne Business Exchange on October 15. 🔗 Make sure to get your tickets before registration closes tonight: https://bit.ly/4gAMH4N #ValueCreationg #ESG #HaskayneBusiness #ThoughtLeadership

Benjamin Martin is a member of the ESG and Sustainability Practice at Bakertilly CGSM, one of the 10 largest CPA advisory firms in the U.S. We spoke with him at GreenFin 24 about his firm's They primarily support middle-market companies on #ESG reporting readiness and requirements, assurance and strategy that moves corporate sustainability toward a reporting and compliance mindset. Benjamin works with a number of PE and VC Portcos on annual disclosures that are also working with Novata to standardize the regulatory reporting that will be required by their GPs and LPs over the next few years. #ESGreportingstrategy #corporatesustainability #regulatorystandards

#CorporateGovernance #ESG Did you know? The Capital Market Authority launches a new Corporate Governance Code integrating ESG. The new code offers guidance on best practices in corporate governance, addressing areas such as board, management matters, shareholder rights, disclosure and transparency, risk , audit, and internal control. While listed companies and issuers of secruties to the public are required to apply the Capital Market Corporate Governance Code, private companies are encouraged to adopt its principles. #RelevanceofESGforgovernance# 1. ESG creates both risks and opportunities which may affect the corporation's long term performance. 2. ESG-focused governance appeals to investors whose interests go beyond maximisation of returns, as they increasingly value sustainability. 3. ESG principles help in building stakeholders trusts, and more.

Plenary 2, ‘Unique aspects of Corporate Governance and Sustainability in Emerging and Frontier Markets’ will be starting shortly, if you’d like to grab a drink and re-take your seats! This session looks at some of the common challenges when considering corporate governance and sustainability. How can investors best identify and evaluate the sustainability related risks and opportunities facing companies in emerging and frontier markets? What efforts should companies and governments undertake to promote greater transparency, accountability and better governance? #ICGN2024