S in ESG for private markets

'E' has dominated so far

Growing focus is being placed by organisations globally on the 'social' or 'S' element of ESG, including in the financial markets.

In this context, employers across the board, including investee companies of private funds, are sharpening their focus on issues such as pay equity, human rights (including modern slavery, child labour, and violence against women), health and safety (including mental health) in the workplace, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and stakeholder and community engagement. Recent regulatory developments have also led to the emergence of guidance for managers of private funds on the disclosure of such information and as fund managers set out their commitment to some or all of these areas, in...