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It is shaped by the climate crisis, changes all the time and, despite being led by a North American firm, skews towards Europe: our ranking of the largest managers of private markets impact capital.

TPG is crowned the largest manager of private markets impact capital in this year's edition of the Impact 30, while nine new names are added to the expanded list.

The impact verification specialist has identified five impact investors that 'exemplify industry best practices'.

A survey by the German real assets manager shows an 18% increase in clients that demand ESG data in response to new EU targets.

What can seem like an inexorable march towards sustainability is not quite that simple.

A total of 100% of managers surveyed in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa reported having ESG policies in place, versus 80% in North America.

Three-quarters of respondents say the financial sector 'must set clear targets' for achieving net zero, according to an RBS survey of European 'key influencers on decisions relating to investment strategy in alternative investment funds'.

Four charts show LPs’ ESG priorities and portfolio exclusions, from an LP survey by Coller Capital.

A Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association survey shows the ESG priorities and TCFD reporting progress of UK pensions.

Family offices and endowments also plan on increasing private equity allocations this year.