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ESG in APAC: Private Markets for Public Good

Dec 2, 2020

Global trends and research overwhelmingly show that private equity firms regard ESG as of growing importance, with firms based in Europe leading the way. However, Asia Pacific is a notable hotspot in the growth of ESG-awareness in the private markets, with firms proactively seeking out initiatives to improve ESG performance. Liam Woods, Apex APAC Head of Business Development, reflects on these drivers of greater ESG prominence in 2020, predicting that 2021 will be the year in which ESG will become more than just a ‘box ticking’ exercise for private equity in Asia Pacific.

ESG in APAC: Private Markets for Public Good

There are significantly more ESG-dedicated funds starting to be launched by asset managers in the region, as well as managers tailoring existing fund products to improve their ESG credentials. These trends are further supported by the number of asset managers in the region signing up to the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) which has almost tripled in the last five years from 104 to 303.

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