By putting ESG at the heart of due diligence in private debt investing, lenders can focus on sustainable companies that will deliver better investor outcomes over time, says Fidelity International’s Michael Curtis.
The private credit markets in Europe are in good shape to withstand an economic shock, with technology set to reduce risks and increase efficiencies for managers, says Keith Miller, global head of product – private debt at Apex Group.
With an increasing number of sustainability-linked loans being issued in Germany, Oliver Hahnelt of McDermott Will & Emery looks at how firms can integrate ESG into their loan process.
The energy crisis facing Europe has shown that despite best intentions among investors to go green, fossil fuels are still essential for stable energy supplies.