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Private Equity Firms Are Paving the Way to a More Sustainable Future 

Richard Matthews

In recent years, impact investing has become mainstream and private equity (PE) firms are playing a key role. Despite being dismissed by some as “woke capitalism”, impact investing is a trend that is here to stay. PE firms have helped to grow the popularity of impact investing.

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Turn off the Engines 

Chris Hall

As evidence, he points to its Sustainable Food Lab, established in 2004, to work collaboratively with farmers, suppliers, NGOs, governments and other allies “to address issues including farmer poverty, soil health and climate change”.

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This Week’s People Moves: New Engagement Head for Federated Hermes

Chris Hall

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of appointments in the sustainable investing sector, including Federated Hermes, UBS Asset Management, Swiss Re, Longevity Partners and North Sky Capital. Responsible investment manager Federated Hermes has hired Ross Teverson to lead its engagement team for Asia and Global Emerging Markets.