Sustainable Investing

LPs pile into infrastructure debt

Infra debt’s stable cashflows and strong track record are prompting more LPs to engage with the asset class.

Infra debt’s contribution to the energy transition continues to deepen

Macroeconomic shocks and the outbreak of conflict in recent years has brought energy sovereignty into sharp relief, and private credit is in a prime position to help nations reduce their reliance on finite fossil fuels.

Private credit sharpens focus on climate’s missing middle

Recent moves by Lightrock, Nest and Galvanize offer signs that the private credit market is starting to bridge the climate financing gap, but there is still a long way to go.

ESG: Five sustainability takeaways from our Europe Summit

Attendees discuss changing – but not unfavourable – attitudes to sustainability strategies.

Tikehau and Amova launch Asia private markets joint venture

The new venture will focus on decarbonisation strategies in private equity and private credit.

Edmond de Rothschild selects impact specialist to lead €24bn private markets unit

The firm, which is active across private equity, real estate and infrastructure debt, has recruited Mirova co-founder Anne-Laurence Roucher.

ESG: From loud declarations to subtle integration

It may be less publicly discussed in this political climate, but the subject has not disappeared as a key part of risk management.

SAIL Investments on rethinking global private credit – what’s next?

Sustainability should not be treated as a sub-segment of private debt, but as something that can fundamentally transform the entire asset class, maintains Johnny Brom, chief investment officer and founder, SAIL Investments.

LGT Capital Partners: How to make a lasting impact

What measures do direct lenders need to take to make a real difference to their portfolio companies? Jonathan Smith from LGT Capital Partners, head of the firm’s ESG and impact investing efforts in its private debt unit, outlines the priorities.

LBP Asset Management on the power of private investors to drive change

In Europe, ESG remains a key consideration for investors, while elsewhere the conversation has become more muted. Peter Arnold, head of European private markets at LBP Asset Management, examines the landscape.