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On Private Equity, Sustainability, & Change

  • Writer: Sylvain Richer de Forges
    Sylvain Richer de Forges
  • Aug 23
  • 1 min read

Private Equity Meets Sustainability: A New Era of Value Creation 


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Private equity is no longer just about financial engineering and operational efficiency, it’s about long-term value creation that includes environmental and social impact.



In recent years, we've seen a clear shift: - - - LPs are demanding ESG integration.


- Regulators are raising the bar on disclosure.


- Consumers and talent are rewarding purpose-driven brands.



But here's the challenge:


How can private equity deliver superior returns while driving measurable sustainability outcomes?



 The answer lies in embedding sustainability from due diligence to exit:



Screening for ESG risks and opportunities during acquisition



Supporting portfolio companies in decarbonization, circularity, and social governance



Aligning exits with buyers who value impact



Some of the most successful funds today are those that understand this dual mandate: Profit and purpose are not in conflict, they are increasingly inseparable.



Let’s reimagine private equity as a powerful lever for positive transformation, not just financial growth.



Are we bold enough to redefine what "value" really means?

 
 
 

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