Tag: impact investing
Overcoming capital raising challenges in a crowded PE market
The private equity (PE) fundraising landscape, historically dynamic and competitive, has become increasingly challenging in recent years. As a number of funds compete for limited investor capital, a consistent question we get as fund formation lawyers is: "How have successful asset manager clients secured capital in this crowded market?"
Driving economic growth in South Africa through strategic capital allocation and...
The formation of South Africa’s new Government of National Unity (GNU) bodes well for the consolidation of state reform and pro-growth initiatives, including better performing parastatals, such as Eskom and Transnet. Given that economic growth is essential to spur social development, I believe now is the time to act.
Social enterprises – the heart of evolving business models to drive...
While climate has dominated investor energy for environmental and social issues around the world until now, the ‘S for Social’ in ESG, which refers to a company’s impact on society, how it treats its staff, suppliers, customers as well as the communities in which it operates, is starting to garner more attention from investors.
South African SMEs and the business case for sustainability
The sustainability concept is top priority for businesses globally, gaining significant traction in recent years. As a result, an increasing number of emerging entrepreneurs are entering the business world with a 'greener mindset', succinctly aware of issues around people and the planet.
Evolution of ESG investing
The concept of investing in environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-centric products is not new. Institutional investors have long modelled their investment strategies around socially responsible themes such as clean air and water, diversity, human rights, and workplace fair practices.
Impact investment needs to be measured to be sustainable
The South African corporate sector invests millions each year to support community development and social programmes. Many corporates, however, often lack the tools to measure and report on the impact of these initiatives. Often organisations report on the actions taken, input and investment rather than the outcomes.
How effective waste management supports ESG ratings?
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Our resilience and adaptability have been put to the test more than ever over the last 18...
How private equity deals in the mid-market space can unlock jobs
Fund managers and institutional investors can stimulate the domestic economy and create inclusive jobs by investing more in mid-market companies. Mid-market companies have cemented their position in the sectors of the economy they operate in and have great potential from both an economic and job growth perspective.
ESG makes an impact on the world and the bottom line
Investment managers and analysts who focus on long term operational business risks, and select stocks based on those considerations, will by default be creating environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) portfolios and will record overperformance over time.
