PEI’s Responsible Investment Forum: New York 2025 returns for its 9th year in March. Once again, ERM is proud to be a Lead Sponsor of this ESG in private markets event. It will bring together fund managers, institutional investors, and expert advisors to gain valuable insights on the key themes and trends shaping the future of investments in the region and beyond. A key theme highlighted this year will be the alpha in sustainable strategies.
ERM at the event
ERM is a Lead Sponsor and will be exhibiting and speaking.
On the first day, March 4th at 12.10, Michael Eisenberg will be part of the panel discussing: Why and how sustainability drives value in private markets. This session will explore:
- Why so many GPs still struggle to approach sustainability as a strategic value driver: how to overcome this
- How are some funds spotting value creation opportunities during due diligence?
- The importance of adding sustainability to a value creation playbook
- Case studies from those who have increased returns for their funds
Other panellists include:
Aditya Vikram, Head of Private Equity, UNPRI
Angela Jhanji, Managing Director, EQT Partners
At 14:55 - 15:35, Annie Longsworth will participate in the break-out session: Sustainability during exits in a tough environment. The session will explore:
- To what extent are sustainability teams involved in exit preparation?
- Preparing for exit: how can sustainability teams make a company more attractive to a future buyer?
- ESG considerations when exiting via IPO vs. a sale to another PE buyer
Other panellists include:
Lexi Wachter, Vice President, Sustainability, General Atlantic
Jeannie Cho, Director, Sustainable Investing, KKR
Ashim Paun, Head of Sustainable Investing, Triton Partners
