Since our first ESG assignment, well over 10 years ago, a lot has changed. One constant, however, is the opening statement of prospective clients. “What we don’t want, is a box-ticking exercise; we want to see ESG as a value driver. Can you give us examples of where ESG really created value?” Of course we…
From the very beginning of the ESG movement, about fifteen years ago, asset managers have asked themselves if and how ESG can create value. In our view, trillion-dollar questions are always worthy of our attention, particularly if answering them may help to save the planet. In order to show whether improvements in ESG can drive…
When things look dire there is the natural tendency to retreat, to hoard supplies and close the doors. In reality, a brand is built in moments of crisis. It is during these times that people are looking for guidance, leadership, and hope. It is hard to impact perceptions during easy times. People tend to live…
Dear Managing Partners, We know that fund management firms can be insular, particularly in alternatives. Few take the time to consider fully how key stakeholders and counterparties perceive their firm. Perhaps you are different…but then again, perhaps not… Now is the time to reach out and investigate exactly how the market views you. And if…
It’s been nearly ten years since we produced our first client video. We weren’t the first service provider to offer videos in the alternative assets industry – but probably the first to incorporate it into a holistic marketing program. More importantly, we were the first to use video to tell a story. The first video…
Carbon footprint disclosures are becoming increasingly necessary as regulatory measures and market concerns push for transparent emissions accounting. The scope of reporting will soon be expanded to include supply-chain emissions (Scope 3), which typically constitute the bulk of an organisation’s footprint but can be challenging to reliably report. Our five-step guide distils the essential ingredients…
Greenwashing is simply a term coined to suggest deception. How do you articulate your core values as they relate to ESG in a sincere and honest way?
ESG matters for a lot of reasons. One of the most important is simply that it matters to the investors that allocate the money. It’s their capital and it’s important to them that it be invested responsibly. Frankly – I think it has always mattered – after all, how many LPs do you know that…
Here’s the latest article from the finance and restructuring team, where Paul Durban and Michael Crosby look at current trends and opportunities in the private capital markets set against a challenging macro and micro-economic backdrop. Having returned some time ago from their summer breaks, many lenders and investors are asking “how resilient are the private…
Stop confusing clients with jargon! Garry highlights the benefits of using more accessible language in order to put people at ease, build rapport and help potential clients better understand the benefits of your products.
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