research & reports

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.

Most impact investors plan to increase their allocations to emerging markets in the coming years, according to a GIIN report.

McKinsey's 2023 report found a continuing yawning gap for gender parity in senior investment roles and uneven progress for ethnic and racial minorities.

Compiling some of the key research from H1 2023 reveals a market increasingly conscious of the importance of sustainability, but still working out what to do about it.

A quarter of European private credit deals involve an ESG-linked margin ratchet, according to analysis by consulting firm Lane Clark & Peacock.