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2023 Insights 

Science-based targets: data hurdles and regulatory demands

ESG experts at KPMG UK explore the role of private equity firms in steering businesses towards more sustainable practices to transition to a low carbon economy and the challenges they face.

22 Nov 2023

Monthly UK Economic Outlook: November

Our economists share their views on the key economic trends to watch in the month ahead.

22 Nov 2023

Real estate funds and the challenge of science-based targets.

Paul Sutcliffe, founder and Chief Operating Officer sustainability consultancy Evora, shares his thoughts on the importance of investors talking early action to mitigate future risks and how to overcome the challenges.

02 Nov 2023

Scope 3 emissions reporting: What's in store for fund managers

Scope 3 emissions, often seen as the ‘hidden emissions’ within an organisation’s carbon footprint, are ultimately the most impactful area that alternative investment funds can influence and have the greatest effect on change.

02 Nov 2023

Series 3, Episode 1: ESG regulation for private funds

We’re joined by guest Tonia Plakhotniuk as our focus turns to the ESG regulatory landscape facing private funds.

16 Oct 2023

Navigating Liquidity Strategies: The Role of Deposits

Shedding light on the fundamental concepts of deposits, exploring their relevance to liquidity management, and discussing how base rate fluctuations may influence the landscape. While deposits serve as a critical financial tool for all customer types, our focus here is on the significance for alternative investment funds.

16 Oct 2023

Monthly UK Economic Outlook: September

Our economists share their views on the key economic trends to watch in the month ahead.

12 Sep 2023

Hg’s journey towards net zero with science-based targets

Caroline Löfgren, Chief Sustainability Officer at Hg, a leading investor in European and transatlantic software and services businesses, shares her experience of collaborating with the Science Based Initiative to become an early adopter of science-based targets, paving the way for other private equity firms to drive decarbonisation.

10 Sep 2023