Positioning Portfolio Companies for Sustainability-Focused Acquisitions

The importance of sustainability issues in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) has grown from being incidental to crucial. When assessing possible targets, investors and acquirers are giving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations more weight. Therefore, it is imperative for portfolio companies to proactively incorporate strong ESG standards into their operations to draw in sustainability-focused acquisitions. […]

Integrating Circular Economy Principles into Business Model: Benefits and Challenges

The global economy currently consumes over 100 billion tons of raw materials annually, with only 8.6% of this being reused, highlighting a significant “circularity gap”, according to Circularity Gap Report 2021. In response, integrating circular economy (CE) principles into business models is emerging as a critical shift from the traditional linear “take-make-dispose” approach. This transition […]

The Importance of ESG Training for Investment Teams

Investors are increasingly understanding that ESG risks, such as climate change, labor rights abuses, and governance failures, can have a significant influence on financial performance. At the same time, ESG opportunities—such as sustainable energy innovation or diversity-driven corporate performance provide alpha creation. As regulatory bodies, clients, and stakeholders demand for more sustainable investing, businesses must […]