research & reports

This year's exclusive list of private markets' largest managers of impact capital has grown in line with an expanding universe and continued fundraising.

Most investors are looking for market-rate returns from their impact investments, according to data gathered by the Global Impact Investing Network.

Most UK Local Government Pension Schemes view private equity as 'the most effective vehicle to drive impact', according to a survey by Pensions for Purpose.

Diversified product offerings and resource efficiency will be key themes in the firm's climate strategy, according to its 2022 sustainability report.

The firm identified key ESG management areas of focus for each asset class in its latest sustainability report.

The wider private equity fundraising market, however, will remain challenging, according the firm's six-monthly LP survey.

Younger generations bring 'values that increasingly align with sustainable investing principles’ at family offices, finds financial services provider Ocorian.

A survey of investors in PE funds also found that most US LPs are yet to hire specialist ESG personnel.

A recent report by the Swedish GP provided a 'pragmatic' guide to investment opportunities in a market estimated to be worth €1.5tn by 2040.

Impact and sustainability remain high on LP wish lists, but a heterogeneous investor universe makes fundraising a difficult exercise.