The key concepts of responsible investment are complimentary to private debt with its core focus on analysing and managing risk through relationships with investee entities. The PRI observed significant responsible investment activity among private debt managers and a desire to further develop idea of best practice in the industry. Active management of ESG risks throughout the deal cycle, from due diligence, risk monitoring to value capture on exit, is carried out by investors with greater sophistication than ever before.
Diandra Soobiah, Head of Responsible Investment, NEST;
Richard Sherry, Director of Alternative Credit, M&G;
Christopher Cox, Senior Managing Director & Chief Risk Officer, Churchill AM;
Marc Guyot, Head of ESG, LBO France
Archie Beeching, Head of Private Markets, PRI
