How we can help
Helping clients realize full value from ESG is at the heart of everything we do. Our unrivaled integrated capabilities span the entire value chain, from due diligence to exit and every step in between.
Our holistic approach to ESG value creation is designed to help you generate quantifiable results across every facet of your investment strategy, so that you raise, invest, own, and exit better. We’ll help you join the ranks of leading investors, those companies that are driving positive outcomes across the full spectrum of ESG considerations: decarbonization, waste reduction, sustainable sourcing, diversity and inclusion, and more. With more than 60 partners and associate partners experienced in both private equity and ESG, we provide deep expertise as well as the tools and Bain Academy training you need to embed the appropriate ESG considerations into every investment decision. The results: a robust fund strategy that can create more value for internal and external stakeholders, their communities, and the planet.
Providing private equity firms with a common language to communicate where their assets are on their decarbonization journey.
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PE cases since 2021 that include ESG considerations
leading investors have discussed ESG strategies with us
We conduct rigorous ESG due diligence using a three-step approach augmented by deep dives into specific and emerging areas of relevance. We also apply our proprietary, modular benchmarking and risk analysis tool; powered by generative AI, it provides a quick starting point for assessing a broad range of ESG implications for diligence. Our industry analysis goes beyond the identification of material topics to include critical stakeholder perspectives, and we keep value creation opportunities front and center.
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Our tailored, battle-tested approach pinpoints the ESG areas that provide a competitive edge, as well as those that must be addressed from a compliance perspective. We help you set the right value targets and map a clear plan to reach them. We also analyze your current carbon footprint and create a bankable plan that includes critical enablers, KPIs, and other elements of effective mobilization.
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Almost every ESG fund strategy is different, which is why we apply a tailored, three-tiered approach. We build a strategic fact base to help you set your ESG ambition, work with you to formulate a strategy and translate it into day-to-day operations, and ensure that it can be applied to portfolio companies and diligence efforts. All in six to eight weeks.
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We have deep experience in climate investing due diligence and sector scans, with ~500 engagements completed globally between 2019 and 2023.
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We participate in and partner with a wide range of leading organizations and companies, including the World Economic Forum, Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero, International Association of Credit Portfolio Managers, Institutional Limited Partners Association, and others. For more information follow the links below.
