Creating value in private equity with effective ESG management

With over 90 private equity-focused companies currently signatories of the UN-backed PRI, responsible investing is a highly topical issue in private equity.

There are many purported advantages including identifying potential new business opportunities; managing risks; optimising returns; and reducing costs.

However, there remain a number of unanswered questions:

- how can fund managers ensure that the environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices they adopt are returns-driven?
- what is the motivation behind investors' increasing interest?
- how much information do investors really require?
- what does the future hold for responsible investment?

This publication will help you navigate the hot topics in responsible investing today. 

What does this book offer? 

Lead-edited by Tom Rotherham of Hermes Equity Ownership Services, The Guide to Responsible Investment evaluates the rationale behind responsible investment within private equity, detailing how to identify and incorporate practices that adhere to ESG policies. With over 25 expert contributors, this definitive publication not only offers practical guidance on the implementation, but also examines the impact these can have on private equity investments. These industry professionals share valuable insight on all aspects of responsible investment, from fundraising to exits.

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