Our goal
Before the EDCI
Lack of quantitative, comparable, longitudinal and meaningful ESG data/benchmark in Private Equity has made it impossible for investors to assess ESG progress and burdensome for companies to report on.
Our Future Vision
Our goal is to create a critical mass of meaningful, performance-based ESG data from private companies by converging on a standardized set of ESG metrics for private markets. The standard can allow GPs and portfolio companies to benchmark their current position and generate progress toward ESG improvements, while enabling greater transparency and more comparable portfolio information for LPs / Investment Managers.
Simplified data-sharing process with investors
Metrics that are aligned with standard reporting formats. Transmitting directly from GP to LP/investment manager for any fund the GP is invested in.
Benchmarking against peers
Data aggregated across a set of ESG metrics by secure third party into benchmark available to any participating LP, regardless of whether they are invested in constituent funds. Benchmark data available in an anonymized, aggregated format to participating GPs to track and improve performance.
Translating ESG into material impact
Aggregated data can be developed into meaningful statistical measures linking ESG to performance materiality helping to focus on the ESG metrics that matter most.
Shaping the future of our industry
Aggregate data can be published with permission from the Steering Committee
to show where and how private equity ownership is evolving private companies' ESG performance.