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Private capital going green: The growing importance of ESG
By SuperReturn InsightsShareshare

Though it's not a new subject to the industry, there is one topic that continues to grow in importance across private markets: ESG. With increased regulation coming into place globally, investors and managers need to be more aware of what's up and down in ESG. To make it easier for you, we spoke to some of the leaders in this field at SuperReturn International about recent changing, how ESG can create value and where this area is heading.

Creating value through ESG: Spotlight on it’s place in private markets

Leela Ramnath is Senior Vice President, Global Head of Sustainability Strategy at Warburg Pincus, where she leads global sustainability and ESG strategy for the firm, collaborates with investment teams and portfolio companies to drive and optimise implementation, and manages key partnerships. With over 20 years of experience across private capital markets, emerging markets and ESG she knows the importance of sustainability to the industry. So how do you utilise ESG to create value, what role does ESG have to play in the future of value creation and what challenges still need to be solved?



The future of ESG and AI: A Conversation with John Kim

We sat down with John Kim, Managing Director, Investor Relations & Chief Development Officer General Catalyst, to discuss the growing importance of ESG factors, particularly the 'S' for social responsibility in the US. Learn about the complex landscape of ESG, the impactful advances in artificial intelligence, its potential to revolutionize multiple industries, from call centers to scientific research, emphasizing the profound implications of this rapidly evolving technology.



ESG as a growth driver: Elsa Palanza on decarbonisation, resilience and future proofing investments

Hear from Elsa Palanza, Managing Director and Global Head of Sustainability and ESG, ICG, as we discuss the significant advancements of ESG over the past decade. We cover how ESG is now a necessity for financial institutions, the inherent risks and opportunities, and ways to integrate sustainability for resilience and profitability.



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