measurement & reporting

A core set of KPIs, selected by associations NCREIF and PREA from hundreds of metrics, is intended to address the ‘Wild Wild West’ of ESG reporting.

Detailed greenhouse gas reporting guidance produced by iCI, ERM and others should "equip private equity ESG professionals with a blueprint based on preexisting global standards".

Seven allocators are urging impact managers to report in line with standards laid out by consulting firm BlueMark.

Many firms scored low marks in a new survey that measures the ESG performance of 122 venture firms.

‘We have put our money where our mouth is’ to create impact, but ‘it starts off with the financial KPIs,’ says Apax Impact co-head David Su.

It is another boost for the project, which as of January had more than 100 GPs and LPs signed up. 

Investors increasingly seek positive environmental and social outcomes alongside financial returns from their portfolios, but there is much more to the impact label than simply building a wind farm.

A high-profile agreement on standardised metrics marks an important first step, but LPs will soon be wanting more.

Two draft ESG reporting frameworks focused on climate-related and ‘general’ sustainability disclosures are available for public review.

A beta version of the benchmark is now available for a select group of investors to compare the performance of impact investments.