Manuela is Consulting Director at ERM, who specializes in driving value creation through ESG strategies within private equity firms and their portfolio companies. At abrdn Private Equity, she spearheaded the implementation of climate change strategies and led efforts under SFDR, launching an Article 8+ fund. Prior, at M&G Investments, she invested in primary and co-investment deals across Europe and Asia, shaping the firm's ESG strategy and launching its first Impact Fund of Funds. Her work in private equity influenced M&G's contributions to the ILPA ESG Assessment Framework. With a BSc (Hons) in Management from Bayes (Cass) Business School and ongoing studies in Sustainability Leadership at Cambridge University, Manuela's research focuses on improving labour rights and scaling sustainable investments in the European Private Equity market. She also champions impact initiatives at the Conduit Club, fostering a community of purpose-led female leaders.
Responsible Investment Forum 2024 is co-hosted by Private Equity International (PEI) and Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). This year, the conference is taking place at 155 Bishopsgate London from 20th to 21st November. RIF is the leading global event for ESG in private markets. It is the longest running private equity forum focused on bringing together fund managers, institutional investors, and expert advisors to discuss ESG issues across alternative asset classes.
The key themes for this year will include: the continued evolution of the sustainability function within European private equity; the integration of ESG into value creation plans; sustainability and climate integration in private credit; how to practically approach biodiversity as an investor and much more.
ERM at the event
ERM is a lead sponsor, exhibiting, speaking, and attending.
On the first day (20/11/24 at 15:00 - 15:45) Manuela Fumarola will be moderating a panel session: How sustainability can be used to drive value creation within portfolio companies
Manuela will be joined by Viviana Occhionorelli, Head of ESG at Astorg; Elena Mariotti Head of ESG Stewardship at Cerberus; and Will Relle, Director, ESG at Harbourvest.
