Links
Hieronder vindt u een aantal interessante links.
UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI): www.unpri.org/privateequity The PRI are six principles that aim to help investors (all asset classes) integrate consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into investment decision-making and ownership practices.
There are close to 900 signatories to the principles: asset owners, asset managers and service organizations.
The UN PRI have a dedicated Private Equity workstream that published two documents on responsible investment in private equity: a 'Guide for Limited Partners' and 'Case Studies' (see website).
The UN Global Compact: www.unglobalcompact.org
The UN Global Compact is aimed at companies that are committed to sustainability and responsible business practices. It offers both a both a policy platform and a practical framework.
It is based on 10 universally-accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption and offers a wide spectrum of management tools, resources, and topical programs.
The Walker Guidelines: www.walker-gmg.co.uk
Set of guidelines for Disclosure and Transparency in (UK) Private Equity published in 2007 that is applicable to Portfolio companies, Private Equity Industry and Trade Organizations (BVCA).
EVCA: www.evca.eu
Industry Standards include reference to ESG and non/extra-financial items (Governing Principles, Corporate Governance guidelines and Reporting guidelines)
PE Council Guidelines for Responsible Investment: www.pegcc.org (press release Feb 10, 2009).
