ESG

ESG issues are increasingly important for investors in real estate debt, but are they being factored into investment decisions? Not necessarily.

Amid tough times for the commercial real estate market, Alexandra Cooley, chief investment officer and co-founder of Nuveen Green Capital, highlights a new source of green finance that provides a bright spot.

The firm has raised €300m to invest in mid-market European companies with a focus on sustainability.

… and tell Andy Thomson how they view the industry’s progress on ESG. Views range from the sceptical to the optimistic.

The vehicle has received an initial commitment from Crédit Agricole and is targeting €750m to improve agricultural sustainability.

The deal was announced as part of the surprise launch of a new climate-focused investment manager by the Abu Dhabi royal family.

With demand for debt rising, returns increasing and a big market growth opportunity in Europe, the growth debt strategy appears to have a bright future. David Bateman and Johan Kampe, co-managing partners at Claret Capital Partners, explore the key trends.

Who better to talk to about the most pressing challenges and greatest opportunities facing private debt than some of the asset class’s most prominent supporters? We ask leading investors for their insights into today’s market.

With its roots in green banking pioneer Rabobank, the new direct lender is aiming to make a name for itself in its home market of the Netherlands and around Europe.