decarbonisation

Eurazeo's first transition fund overcame LP hesitation to close oversubscribed at €663m, with another €43m in co-investments.

A handful of private equity firms have set portfolio-wide net-zero targets, although many firms consider this too ambitious or too sweeping. Bain's approach can be seen as a middle ground.

KKR sees a strong correlation between volume of emissions and assets where decarbonisation is a material risk mitigant and value creator, writes sustainability director Jesse Audet.

The investors have joined existing backers in a $69m funding round for Neustark.

Telstra’s decision to stop purchasing carbon credits in favour of direct emissions reduction is commendable but it has implications for carbon markets and natural capital.

Hundreds of real estate managers have reported assets are at financial risk owing to new environment regulations.

Tower Peak Partners will invest across private equity, infrastructure and natural capital, according to an announcement.

The value of sustainable buildings should not be confused with the practice of sustainable investment in buildings, say GRESB’s Chris Pyke, chief innovation officer, and Parag Cameron-Rastogi, real asset analytics director.

A first close is earmarked for later this year, which could see the vehicle raise about half of its targeted capital.

Investors in Fund II include the Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment, the Dunn Family Charitable Foundation, Carbon Equity, Builders Vision and New Summit Investments.