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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.

The Manchester-headquartered firm invested in the company in 2021 from both its impact and buyout funds.

Independent verification providers such as BlueMark 'are vital in assessing and assuring that investors are delivering on their impact claims and commitments', says Temasek Trust's Dawn Chan.

Apex group will add MJ Hudson's ESG services to its own offering, which is used by over 400 GPs and LPs

The accounting firm also named a new exit readiness leader as it continues its $1bn PE expansion.

Novata, an ESG data software company for investment managers, is the latest to receive private equity backing – following the likes of Blackstone, CVC and KKR.