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Climate change and LP data demands are among five key focuses in the sector.
Private debt has a critical role to play in driving positive societal and environmental impact globally, says chief impact officer and deputy chief executive officer at BlueOrchard Finance, part of Schroders Capital, Maria Teresa Zappia.
It’s time for investors to act on climate change, writes Amit Bouri of the Global Impact Investing Network.
As credit managers get more sophisticated on ESG, the tools they can use to drive progress in their portfolios are also advancing, says Nathan Brown, chief operating officer at Arcmont Asset Management.
Direct lenders may not have the same level of strategic control of companies as private equity firms, but expectations around ESG are no different, say Permira Credit CEO James Greenwood and Permira’s head of ESG Adinah Shackleton.
As the talk around climate change grows, investors are increasingly looking to invest in sustainable funds.
Credit investors can no longer afford not to have environmental, social and governance issues front of mind, say Ares Management’s Blair Jacobson, Carl Helander and Adam Heltzer.
Firms are recruiting for responsible investment roles and looking for individuals with skill sets ranging from investor relations to ESG integration.
There’s no doubt that ESG is a major talking point within private debt, but there’s considerable divergence among fund managers on the best way forward.
Close partnerships with management teams are key to building more sustainable business practices, says Katharine Preston, vice-president, sustainable investing at OMERS.