'Risk averse' UK pensions must be able to invest in climate technology solutions to benefit their policyholders and the planet, says Big Society Capital founder peer Lord Wei.
The tie-up with a German technology firm will initially invest in Germany.
Blackstone's, Carlyle's and OTPP's senior private equity execs spoke to affiliate title Buyouts about ESG, diversity and the energy transition.
General Atlantic has invested from its climate change fund, which is targeting $4 billion.
The $1.2trn China Investment Corporation last year established its first ESG policy framework, as the country bids to reach peak carbon emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.
The Principles for Responsible Investment has refreshed its private equity advisory committee with a new chair and five members joining.
Edwin Conway, senior managing director and global head of BlackRock Alternative Investors, talks about the 'tremendous capital shortfall' when it comes to climate tech solutions investment.
Secondaries firms get a ‘helicopter view’ of portfolios they invest in and the market is unpredictable, Coller Capital’s head of ESG, Adam Black, tells New Private Markets. His priority is to ask climate-related questions before and after investment.
The Canadian pension, a giant private markets investor, has hired Michael Hall as managing director of sustainable investing.
KKR’s European head of impact investing, Stanislas de Joussineau, is replaced by Rami Bibi.