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General Atlantic, a global growth equity firm, agreed to acquire a majority stake in GRESB, an ESG performance data and peer benchmarks provider, from Summit Partners, an American investment firm. Financial terms were not disclosed. “GRESB looks forward to contributing to BeyondNetZero’s vision for climate action powered by technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. This vision underpins GRESB’s industry-led approach to creating global standards that increase market transparency and accelerate the clean energy transition,” Sebastien Roussotte, GRESB CEO. General Atlantic (led by Rhea Hamilton) is advised by De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. Summit Partners (led by Johannes Grefe) is advised by Moelis & Company, Loyens & Loeff (led by Roel Fluit and Louis Lutz) and Milbank LLP. GRESB is led by Sebastien Roussotte. #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #ESG #DataAnalysis

BAC is proud to share that Euromoney just awarded BAC one of the two ESG awards for Central and Eastern Europe and Caucasus. This year. Euromoney gave only two ESG awards for the region of Central and Eastern Europe and Caucasus, each one given for headquarters - one is for BAC with headquarters Bulgaria, and one is for the Caucasus.  #ESG #greenenergy #impact #sustainability #CEE #emergingmarkets

BAC is proud to share that Euromoney just awarded BAC one of the two ESG awards for Central and Eastern Europe and Caucasus. This year. Euromoney gave only two ESG awards for the region of Central and Eastern Europe and Caucasus, each one given for headquarters - one is for BAC with headquarters Bulgaria, and one is for the Caucasus.  #ESG #greenenergy #impact #sustainability #CEE #emergingmarkets

BAC is proud to share that Euromoney just awarded BAC one of the two ESG awards for Central and Eastern Europe and Caucasus. This year. Euromoney gave only two ESG awards for the region of Central and Eastern Europe and Caucasus, each one given for headquarters - one is for BAC with headquarters Bulgaria, and one is for the Caucasus. #ESG #greenenergy #impact #sustainability #CEE #emergingmarkets

Head of ESG for Equitix , Joe Robinson joined the panel at the Global Infrastructure Investor Association (GIIA)’s Infrastructure Investment for Sustainable Futures Conference yesterday, convening practitioners, industry experts, and government bodies for its inaugural conference on sustainable and responsible infrastructure investment.   The panel examined ESG and sustainability considerations within the infrastructure asset class and discussed practical examples of how these are being embedded throughout the investment lifecycle, including investment decision making, portfolio monitoring, and reporting.  Joe was joined on this panel by Vlad Benn (Chair), Policy and Research Manager, Global Infrastructure Investor Association (GIIA) and Filipa Fonte, Head of ESG at Ancala. The conference’s ambitions were to explore a number of areas including; financing a sustainable future; climate change mitigation and adaptation; social impact investing; regulations and the need for harmonisation and ways in which investors can shift their focus towards compliance and advancement to net zero. We’re proud to be joining the conversation. #ESG #sustainability #greentransition #climatechange #socialimpact #netzero #infrastructuretolife

Delighted to be attending the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)’s ESG Conference today. Listening to the opening keynote from Lucie Mills of NorthEdge and the Chair of the BVCA ESG’s main benefits link directly to value. Whether that be by ensuring resilience and risk mitigation, supporting attraction and retention and hence performance. Also links to the attraction of the future generation of talent. It is also increasingly important for customer attraction and retention and therefore a driver of commercial success. All of which are factors that contribute to sustainability in its truest sense. The topics that will be discussed today will also be shaped by the forthcoming government - whether that be net zero, where the pace may vary but direction of travel clear or the focus on S - all parties are highlighting several factors in their manifestos, albeit with different areas of focus. The BVCA also set out it’s own recent manifesto for growth. So how can GP’s ensure that they are having an impact in the right way? We’ll ensure that you focus on influence, commerciality and the real material issues of portfolio companies. So given the impact on value creation it is clear that this is linking ESG not just to people’s moral compasses, but also showing how, when ESG is managed as part of an overall strategy, it has a clear impact on results. So what’s the best advice? Start simple, assemble your team, use data (wisely), focus on progress not perfection and link your focus to materiality. If you do that, in the way that NortEdge has, then there is a significant impact that can be made. #bvcaesg24 #esg #sustainability #valuecreation #pe #vc #materiality CEN-ESG

Looking forward to facilitating a panel on civil society partnerships at the upcoming Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) conference. Estelle Parker Vas Kolesnikoff ISS | Institutional Shareholder Services Kelly O'Shanassy Australian Conservation Foundation Amy D'Eugenio Federated Hermes Limited. Here is an excellent primer compliments of PGIM: “Much reporting is required on the #escalation of #engagement #activities, yet there is insufficient recognition that these mechanisms may be too #weak to lead to a meaningful change in company behaviour. In fact, there are #two major #instruments that investors can use to encourage change; 1. #cost of #capital and 2. #voting #rights” “…the #quality of #engagement cannot be measured in a number of meetings or interactions, especially when it comes to #claiming #agency for creating real-world outcomes. So how can #asset #managers report on their engagement activities in a way that accurately reflects their effort without exaggerating outcomes?” #active #stewardship #collective #action #effective #partnerships #biodiversity #unpriced #risks

♻️ With the sector's growth, there is an increasing awareness and development of #ESG solutions that add value to businesses. The modern business services sector has long employed data acquisition and identification specialists. Leveraging their expertise in ESG reporting could position Poland as a leader in this field within the industry. Learn more about the current state of the sector in Poland and the opportunities it faces from PropertyNews.pl interview with Agnieszka Orłowska, ABSL Poland VP ESG, during ABSL Summit: Transform to thrive here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dYYMwbPw

🌿 2025: A Turning Point for Impact VCs As we await the European Commission’s response to the AMF’s proposed updates to the SFDR, Bettina DENIS, our Head of Sustainability, shares her perspective in an article published in the Environmental Finance on what could be one of the biggest challenges for impact VCs in 2025. The proposed introduction of new categories, such as "social solutions" and "climate transition", represents a crucial opportunity to bring greater clarity and fairness to sustainable finance. 🔑 Key Insights from Bettina: - The changes could better differentiate active funds, like Revaia, from passive exclusion-only investors, ensuring recognition for funds driving measurable ESG progress. - Dedicated reporting categories for impact funds would enhance transparency and set clearer benchmarks for sustainability-focused investments. - Institutional LPs are increasingly prioritizing rigorous ESG due diligence: 75% of Revaia’s institutional investors now conduct in-depth assessments, compared to 40% during our first fundraising. At Revaia, we see these advancements as a pivotal moment to redefine sustainable investing and amplify the role of impact funds in driving meaningful change. 👉 To learn more, check out the full article: https://lnkd.in/ejuy7zEZ #SFDR #EuropeanCommission #Sustainability #VentureCapital #ESG

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗦𝗚🌿 Sustainability is at the core of our business model and culture. Our 'impact-first' approach is evident in everything we do. We aim to bridge the funding gap in the financial ecosystem by identifying and realizing projects beyond the risk appetite of mainstream investors. With every project we fund, our goal is to maximize positive impact, contributing to a better world, the Sustainable Development Goals #SDGs and the Dutch economy. ▶️ Our Sustainability Policy outlines how sustainability is integrated not only into our business model but also within our organization and relationships with stakeholders. ❝With Impact and ESG at the forefront, our investment strategy aims for financial success intertwined with environmental and social progress❞, says Anselm Iwundu Manager IESG. Go to our policy: https://lnkd.in/eW6BwEge ▶️ Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are crucial for implementing sustainable practices. Recently, our Senior Impact and ESG Officer, Michel Ridder, and ESG Officer, Pamela Lam, shared insights with globe magazine of evofenedex on the importance of ESG for SMEs. They highlighted how proper ESG management can enhance customer base expansion and attract external financing, such as from Invest International.  When we receive a financing application, a 'deal team' of Investment Managers, financial analysts, and ESG specialists thoroughly assess it. ❝Invest International believes that a company secures and monitors its license to operate when sustainability principles are anchored in its activities. That’s why impact and ESG principles are integral to our business strategy and investment decision-making process❞, says Michel Ridder. Learn more about how we integrate impact and ESG principles into our operations by reading the full article (Dutch): https://lnkd.in/egVF5ge2 A 🙌 thank you to our Sustainability policy team: Vale Hartanto - Anniek van Veldhuizen - Merve Birgül - Sandra Bruinse and Anselm Iwundu Atradius Dutch State Business - FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank - Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken - VNO-NCW - MKB-Nederland #Sustainability #ESG #ImpactInvesting #SDGs #InvestInternational