A growing number of general partners (GPs) and their limited partner investors (LPs) are adopting a more structured approach to managing environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) risks and opportunities. One reason for this is a conviction that companies that address ESG issues can achieve better growth, cost savings, and profitability, while strengthening stakeholder relations and improving their brand and reputation. GPs, LPs, associations, and the private equity industry at large have an aligned interest in communicating how the management of ESG factors contributes positively to risk-adjusted returns.
An investor initiative in partnership
with UNEP Finance Initiative and UN Global Compact
The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) Initiative is implemented in partnership with the UNEP Finance Initiative and the UN Global Compact.
http://www.unpri.org/
Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) Disclosure Framework for Private Equity
by PRI Initiative
http://www.unpri.org/viewer/?file=wp-content/uploads/13161_ESG_Disclosure_Document_v6.pdf
What is responsible investment?
by PRI Initiative
http://www.unpri.org/viewer/?file=wp-content/uploads/1.Whatisresponsibleinvestment.pdf