research & reports

Boston Consulting Group's analysis of EDCI data provides one of the earliest pieces of statistical evidence of the ESG/material value relationship in private equity.

PAI Partners presents a guide to help firms act on biodiversity at its sustainability summit, as the asset class takes shape.

The need to update old buildings to meet efficiency standards is the biggest barrier to progress, according to a report from Investec.

Transport and energy systems require the most investment for us to reach net zero globally by 2050, a study by the Climate Policy Initiative and Allen & Overy has found.

Nature-based solutions and nature markets are the most interesting areas for institutional investors , per a Pollination survey.

Borrowers and lenders may find useful tips and insights on incorporating ESG into direct lending and measuring greenhouse gas emissions.

Most mid-market companies are yet to spend heavily on reducing emissions, according to a report from Argos Wityu.

More than half is invested in social and affordable housing, Big Society Capital finds – a long-term, stable asset class attracting local pension funds – while social impact ventures values fell.

While private markets can boast structural advantages in terms of dealflow and control, it is worth noting that for many investors public markets represent the entry point to impact investing.

Given the central role that infrastructure plays in the energy transition – and the contribution that the real estate industry makes to global CO2 emissions – it is no surprise that investors are prioritising these areas in their transition strategies.