The Role of Private Equity in Decarbonizing Transitioning Assets

Private equity firms are proving to be a critical source of finance for high-carbon companies and industries in the net-zero transition. However, several issues are limiting private equity fund investors’ interest, such as the desire to meet net-zero goals, concerns about reputational risk and uncertainty over expected returns. 

This panel will unpack private equity funds’ motivations and their investors’ concerns, and dig into how to unlock capital for investments in transitioning industries with the accountability, credibility and transparency that investors need.