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By Shanu SHERWANI, Private Equity Analyst
For many institutional investors, having a solid ESG profile is a requirement. Most have committed to one or more international initiatives, such as the Principles for Responsible Investment or the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance, and thus must invest in or finance companies that adhere to those commitments. The ripple effect extends to middle-market private equity and private credit firms and their present and prospective portfolio companies.
It is no surprise that the most recent discussion around private equity and the issues of environment, social, and corporate governance (ESG) has focused on reporting requirements and metrics as firms scramble to fulfil their investors' increasing expectations on...
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