As ESG becomes mainstream for investors, demand grows in private markets for ESG disclosure and reporting standards
Environmental, social and governance ((ESG)) factors have continued to move from the fringes of the investing world to a priority topic. Most recently, ESG has become vitally important to investors and fund managers in the private markets.
In 2018, IHS Markit explored the impact of ESG across private market investments and fund types, including multi-strategy groups, institutional advisors and fund of funds.
By conducting a series of interviews, meetings and roundtables with global investors and international organizations such