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Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast

ESG Done Continuously with Bain’s Jenny Davis-Peccoud

Oct 30, 2020
Jenny Davis-Peccoud discusses implementing ESG strategies, benefits in the food industry, rising importance in private equity, and the link between ESG and value creation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Private equity firms should conduct an assessment of their portfolio to identify ESG risks and opportunities and define their positioning on the ESG agenda.
  • Companies can utilize assessment tools like EcoVadis to identify material ESG issues and integrate them into their business strategies for financial opportunities.

Deep dives

The expanding list of ESG concerns can overwhelm companies

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) presents a growing list of issues, including carbon emissions, plastics, water, deforestation, working conditions, and diversity and inclusion. Many companies struggle to navigate this expanding landscape and may become overwhelmed.

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