ESG

AIC appoints Riverside’s Pam Hendrickson as chair; how venture can move the board diversity needle.

Hendrickson plans to promote the PE industry and its support of small businesses.

Investors typically take board seats in companies they fund. Still, as the lack of diversity within boards of directors becomes highlighted, it is up to venture capital to lead the way and be more diverse themselves.

Fund Finance Partners adds FFA’s diversity co-chair as partner

The consultancy has hired the Fund Finance Association's co-chair of Diversity in Fund Finance as a partner.

The GPs tying carried interest to impact

Pioneering fund managers are making the ultimate GP prize – carried interest – contingent on impact or ESG metrics. Is this the future?

Executives from four firms that have broken ground in the space – Carlyle, EQT, BPEA and InfraRed – discuss the future of sustainability-linked debt facilities.

A series of sustainability-focused deals in 2021 gave fresh significance to a relatively young market.

Survey: comp breaks records, but many aren’t satisfied [UPDATED]; US private equity firms play catch-up on carbon footprints.