ESG

ESG assets are among the fastest-growing in the private equity space, rising $8.1 trillion between 2012 and 2014.

The Southern European powerhouse is bringing its teams together closer to its LPs and advisors.

The award is part of the firm’s Green Solutions Platform, which measures 30 portfolio companies' efforts to manage their environmental impacts.

The five-year plan is made of six strategic initiatives, including one focused specifically on private equity fee and profit-sharing transparency.

The group, co-founded by entrepreneur Richard Branson, comprises 18 global business leaders pursuing a number of environmental, social and economic goals.

The newly-created role is part of a management team expansion at the impact investing network.

Signatories attending the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) meeting in Paris this week co-hosted by Ardian discussed issues including member accountability and diversity. 

The European Commission is creating a new pan-EU funds regime for businesses that produce a positive social impact, rather than financial gain.