The publication, originally published in 2009, seeks to improve firms' understanding of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities, showing how these can be managed within a structured investment framework.
An effective responsible investment approach requires a focus on ESG issues throughout all phases of every investment, from pre-investment diligence, through active ownership, up to the time of exit. The BVCA has worked in conjunction with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and Waterman Group PLC to produce a new edition of the BVCA Responsible Investment Guide and introduce a supplement addressing in more detail the first of those phases - Evaluating ESG Issues at the Pre-Investment Phase.
We hope that firms find this a useful tool and would welcome feedback on how the Guide can be improved as we continue to introduce additional supplements and finesse the Guide. Please forward your comments to ehartman@bvca.co.uk.
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