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Impactive Capital’s private equity approach to ESG-oriented activism
Nov 3, 2023
Lauren Taylor Wolfe, co-founder and managing partner of Impactive Capital, discusses their collaborative, private equity approach to ESG-oriented activism. They highlight the potential for improving ESG without sacrificing returns, transforming industries. They also delve into their unique approach to engaging companies as activists using extensive research and due diligence. The podcast further explores the financial advantages of diversity and breaking barriers for women in hedge fund leadership positions.
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- Impactive Capital takes a collaborative, private equity approach to ESG-oriented activism, leading to sustainable, long-term returns.
- Impactive Capital engages with companies collaboratively, conducting extensive research to unlock value and improve capital allocation, operational efficiency, and ESG practices.
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Impactive Capital's Different Approach to Activism and ESG
Impactive Capital, an active impact investing firm, takes a different approach to activism and ESG investing. They focus on engaging companies collaboratively, aiming to solve business problems and drive economic returns. They avoid confrontational tactics and aim to be long-term partners for companies. Regarding ESG, Impactive Capital believes that initiatives must be linked to economic returns to be sustainable. They take a bespoke approach, helping companies identify how ESG can make them more profitable and valuable in the long run. Their private equity-like approach to investing combines the benefits of ESG and value investing.
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