12 Jun 2024

Driving Sustainable Change: BVCA's Upcoming ESG Conference

Understand the future of sustainability in Private Capital and Policy

In a world increasingly committed to sustainability and social responsibility, BVCA's upcoming ESG Conference is a platform for connecting to discuss how we can drive meaningful change. This pivotal gathering will explore the multi-faceted impact of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria on private capital, policy and practice.

With the urgency of addressing climate change, social inequality and corporate governance, stakeholders are more closely aligning their strategies and mindsets with sustainability goals.

The annual BVCA ESG conference provides an opportunity for industry experts to convene and share insights and strategies that are helping to shape the future of ESG within the private capital ecosystem.

Key topics we will explore include:

The Role of green finance policy and regulation in private capital

Proportional green finance policies and regulations are the bedrock upon which sustainable investment frameworks are built. We will delve into the latest developments in green finance regulations and discuss how these policies are transforming investment landscapes, encouraging transparency and driving accountability.

Unlocking the opportunities for private capital investment in the Net Zero transition

The UK’s private capital industry is crucial in addressing climate change, leveraging its global reach and investment strategies to drive environmental and social improvements within businesses. We will discuss what is needed to catalyse private capital and scale companies fast enough to achieve Net Zero targets.

DEI integration and beyond

Beyond environmental impact, ESG includes a broad spectrum of social and governance issues, including diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and biodiversity. We will examine how policy frameworks are evolving to address these critical areas and discuss current best practices and innovative approaches to integrating DEI and biodiversity considerations into general operations and investment decisions.

ESG for private credit and Venture Capital

Venture capital and private credit are increasingly recognising the importance of ESG criteria in driving value creation and systemic change. We will hear from industry leaders on how they are advancing their ESG approaches.

ESG data, reporting and the importance of materiality

A recurrent challenge associated with ESG is the data collection and conformity challenge. Reliable ESG data is crucial for making informed investment decisions and showing performance. We will be exploring the importance of materiality when developing your strategy and approach and the role of ESG reporting and transparency in the private capital landscape.

Horizon scanning and the Next Generation

Looking ahead, the future of ESG will be shaped by imminent and, at times, complex regulation and policy in many parts of the world. The skills and perspectives of the next generation will be essential to ensure that sustainability remains at the forefront of conversations and strategies. We will hear from the next generation of ESG leaders in private capital about their backgrounds and what they think the future key ESG challenges are.

Many of these topics feature in our current ongoing work at the BVCA and we encourage you to reach out if you would like more information. We look forward to seeing you at the ESG conference.

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Authored by Chris Khoury, Sustainability Manager, BVCA

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