ESG
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) refers to a set of factors that investors use to evaluate the sustainability and ethical impact of a company’s operations. These are used to assess the broader impact of a company on society and the environment beyond traditional financial metrics.
The “E” in ESG refers to environmental factors, such as a company’s carbon footprint, resource usage, and pollution. The “S”, in turn, stands for social factors, which include employee wellbeing, community impact, and human rights. Finally, “G” refers to governance, such as board diversity, executive compensation, and shareholder rights.
Investors increasingly take ESG factors into account when making investment decisions. This is partly due to a growing awareness of the impact that companies can have on the environment and society, and the potential financial risks associated with these impacts; investors are increasingly interested in aligning their investments with these values by supporting companies that are making a positive impact on the world. Most private equity firms require an ESG strategy to be put in place before or shortly after their investment.
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Recent Transactions
Acquisition of app-based mental wellbeing support provider to US-based Terryberry
Advised fast-growing ESG consultancy and software provider on partial exit and development capital with funding from Bridges (impact investor), MSCI and Farview

Polestar advised on Sale of Hughes and Salvidge Waste Management Limited

Disposal of this market-leading flexible benefits software business to management - backed by Ethos Partners

Refinancing of eGreen from HSBC to Arbuthnot Latham

Investment in adult education and skills business by Bridge Ventures

Growth capital provided for green building materials business by Octopus Ventures and Clydesdale Growth fund

Debt advisory for Produce World on renegotiation of group facilities

Supported management in raising capital for a local community solar farm

Debt Advisory to buy out minority shareholders, funded by Barclays Bank Plc

Sale of metal recycling business to market leader, European Metal Recycling

Crowd funding of community solar farm

Debt advisory on working capital facility provided by Nucleus Commercial Finance, for green building materials business