This research comprehensively addresses ESG investment, encompassing critical driving factors, stringent fundraising requirements, the robust integration of ESG into investment processes, comprehensive policy frameworks, effective governance structures, rigorous information disclosure, and proactive climate issue management.
Influenced by macro-level dual carbon objectives and progressive green finance policies, alongside the imperative to enhance fund brand value, an impressive 66% of surveyed institutions have either engaged in or intend to engage in ESG investment. Currently, nearly half of domestic private equity funds have successfully integrated ESG considerations into their investment processes or plan to do so. However, there remains substantial room for advancement compared to international peers, primarily due to a scarcity of ESG expertise, the lack of a unified consensus on ESG practices, and inadequate accumulation of knowledge regarding responsible investment.
As macro-level sustainable development policies are implemented and a growing number of investors commit to responsible investment by embedding sustainable development principles into their investment strategies, China's private equity funds are progressively bolstering their ESG capabilities. They will enhance ESG knowledge and governance frameworks, improve resilience against systemic risks, and collaborate with investors and portfolio companies to cultivate a robust ESG investment ecosystem, thereby amplifying the sustainable impact of their investments.
