service providers

HSF's ESG practice is led by partner Silke Goldberg, and advises on energy transition and climate change, business and human rights, environmental law, governance, greenwashing and responsible investing.

The service provider is currently used by firms including MiddleGround Capital, New Mountain Capital and Blue Wolf Capital.

Malena helps investors identify ESG issues by processing company documentation.

MSCI Private Company Data Connect uses the ESG IDP template to allow GPs to access companies' sustainability data.

Diane Damskey has founded an advisory practice to help firms improve their impact practices.

Which consultants, advisers and activities are shaping the landscape of sustainability in private markets? As part of our in augural 50 Influencers list, we identify individuals operating in the wider investment ecosystem.

A more strategic, less transactional approach to DE&I can stop private markets’ progress from running out of steam, says Follett Parker’s Sandra Hatugari.

Software business's Scope 3 emissions tend to be significantly higher than their Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Mark Uhrynuk was a founding member of the law firm's ESG steering committee.

The PRI suggests LPs ask about pre-investment screenings, post-investment monitoring and how the firm analyses the impact of its ESG approach on financial performance.