ESG for Private Equity
It's been refreshing to work with a consultancy that not only has taken the time to really understand our business but has also provided specific insights and actionable recommendations that will really move us forward.
Chief Executive Officer
ESG Client
Environmental, Social and Governance
Rapid analysis of ESG materiality and maturity
ESG is increasingly a top priority for investors. Using our diagnostic tool and hypothesis-based approach to due diligence, we can rapidly analyse a target’s ESG materiality and maturity to identify both upside potential, and areas of risk.
Our ESG experts understand the interplay of the many factors influencing a private equity investment strategy, from rapidly evolving regulatory requirements to the latest innovations that can act as game-changers in the race to net zero. This means we focus the due diligence on key risk assessment and value identification, rather than a generic blanket approach, guiding you on where to best focus your due diligence.
We can support you by:
- Identifying material ESG strengths, weaknesses and potential risks that might impact business, financial or reputational performance
- Benchmarking a target against peers based on prioritised ESG themes
- Providing perspectives on initiatives that can enhance ESG value creation
Environmental, Social and Governance
A culture dedicated to exceptional results
As one of the UK’s Best Places to Work, ESG is in BFY’s DNA. It’s embodied in the way we work together as a team to deliver exceptional services and results for our clients – it’s just who we are. Ian Barker Managing Partner
As we see increasing evidence of the correlation between ESG practices and future business performance, firms should be on the front foot, looking to maximise opportunities for value creation.
Angela Tooley
Head of Private Equity, Real Estate & ESG
Environmental, Social and Governance
Private Equity specialists for ESG
Why choose BFY? What makes us different?
- Holistic approach that helps you understand the interplay between climate-nature based activity, and social factors that drive behaviour and engagement
- Future focused - it’s no longer just about carbon. We can help you think about nature-based issues and other best practice frameworks
- Personalised pathways based on what's material to your business and sector – focus on 'culture' and 'value' so it becomes part of your DNA
- Specific sector and ESG expertise - not just cookie cutter tools and templates
- Track record of delivering measurable and profitable impact through unlocking commercial opportunities, engaging customers, and transformation
- Human-first messaging to help you communicate impact to stakeholders and create meaningful change
- Our trusted methodologies and frameworks can drive an ongoing cycle of cultural transformation and capability improvements, allowing your teams to be more aware and resilient to mitigate risks, seize opportunities, and act as a force for good
Environmental, Social and Governance
Proven track record in Private Equity
Who do we work with?
- Private Equity - Midcap or infrastructure investors with interests in Energy & Utilities, or have portfolio companies who are high energy users, or have large real estate footprints (>50sq.ft or £2m OPEX)
- High growth mid-cap businesses - PE backed or looking to raise in the next one or two years
- Corporates - with large real estate portfolios, or net zero commitments/targets with limited plans to achieve, or those with operations focussed on the UK’s energy transition
Meet the team
Our ESG & Sustainability Team
Ian Barker
Managing Partner
Ian shapes the BFY vision and inspires our team to bring it to life, while remaining central to complex client engagements in Strategy, Commercial, and Operations.
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Angela Tooley
Head of Private Equity, Infrastructure & ESG
Angela specialises in the creation and implementation of growth strategies, as well as supporting clients through special situations, with M&A advisory, restructuring, and crisis management.
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Wade Robertson
Senior Consultant
Wade specialises in Transformation, Value Creation and Project Management, helping clients to identify and deliver on opportunities of significant value.
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