ESG

Climate change: Can private debt deliver?

Tackling global warming will require a commitment from the whole financial system to deploy capital sustainably. But where does private debt fit within this?

CORDET on addressing investor requirements

A thoughtful approach to responsible investment is required to meet the ESG needs of private debt investors, say CORDET’s Christian Ovesen, John Sealy and Henrik Wikerman.

The world according to SFDR

Managers are preparing for a swathe of new ESG reporting requirements, with delayed EU taxonomy rules that come into force early next year seen as a potential gamechanger.

How lenders can help address climate change

Private debt has an important role in encouraging positive action on climate change, says Normunds Mizis, chief credit officer at BlueOrchard.

The big issues driving ESG debt strategies

Climate change and LP data demands are among five key focuses in the sector.

Schroders on private debt’s potential to deliver impact

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.

Climate action is critical, and investing in solutions can make a major impact

It’s time for investors to act on climate change, writes Amit Bouri of the Global Impact Investing Network.

Arcmont on lenders leveraging influence to drive ESG

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.

Permira Credit on why LP expectations are shifting

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.

Ares: Influence and engagement key to ESG in credit

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.