Special report - ESG issues: key strategic pillars of private equity

How the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria is transforming private equity into a powerful driver of sustainable growth. According to Invest Europe, 77% of European private equity firms now take non-financial factors into account in their decisions, and sustainability has become inextricably linked to long-term economic profitability.  

This report examines the strategic alignment between financial investment and social responsibility through sector-specific data, expert analyses, and case studies of growing companies.  

In particular, the document presents:

• Agritech and anti-waste innovations, as exemplified by the 80 Acres Farms vertical farm (-97% water usage) and Afresh's artificial intelligence;  
• Major players in the circular economy and reuse sector, such as Back Market, Vinted, and Roadrunner;  
• Energy transition and smart water technologies developed by Sun King, Windar, and Olea Edge Analytics;  
• The environmental roadmap of watchmaker Breitling, supported by the Fund manager CVC Capital Partners;  
• The operational integration of SBTi-validated decarbonization targets and inclusion policies within investment funds.  

This report is intended for investors, portfolio managers, corporate executives, and finance professionals who wish to understand the new requirements of responsible investing. It provides a practical analysis of how to balance positive environmental impact with the creation of sustainable financial value.  

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