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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