Private Equity Industry Insight Report on ESG and Climate Change

Year Published

2023

Contributing Organizations

Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Private Equity

Topic 2

Risks & Opportunities: The Business Case

Topic 3

Risk Management

Target Audience

Asset Owners

Asset Managers

Private Equity

Banks

Relevant Geography

Asia & the Pacific

Resource Description

This resource shares insights from a survey of private equity, venture capital, and real estate fund managers in Hong Kong on ESG and climate integration across fundraising, investment, and reporting.

Why This Matters

As ESG demands increase, private capital firms face growing pressure to improve practices and transparency.

Key Insights

Many firms are interested in ESG but lack formal policies, tracking systems, or dedicated teams
Common approaches include negative screening and ESG integration, but implementation varies
Challenges include limited capacity, high costs, and complex standards
Adoption of frameworks like PRI and TCFD is uneven
Respondents seek more guidance, capacity building, and government support

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