Responsible Investing

An anti-ESG backlash in some US states has created challenges for private markets managers but there are few signs of ESG moving down the priority list elsewhere.

Michael Curtis talks to Private Debt Investor about what the investment management firm can offer the private debt market

Investors are seeking reassurance about diversity, equity and inclusion.

Stimulating dealflow is not straightforward, but fund managers have an opportunity waiting to be exploited in climate finance.

In 2023, leading private credit GPs will include environmental, social and governance as a core part of due diligence, both from a credit risk perspective and to ensure no unforeseen regulatory or reputational risks arise during the life of a loan, writes Tamara Close.

The UK’s protection of biodiversity is ranked near the bottom of league tables. But simple debt investments could make a huge difference, says Heal Rewilding's Jan Stannard.

As LPs continue to focus on ESG, there are signs GPs are getting better at meeting their demands.

There’s a growing realisation that private debt fund managers have a crucial role to play in ensuring better environmental, social and governance outcomes.

With energy security top of mind, the opportunity set for private credit in green energy generation across Europe has moved up the agenda for both funds and their investors.