Our eBook, Carbon accounting as a strategic imperative for private equity fund managers, examines why greenhouse gas emissions measurement has moved from a reporting exercise to a core input into value creation, risk management, and investment decision-making in private markets. Drawing on regulatory developments, investor expectations, and practical implementation challenges, it sets out how fund managers are approaching carbon accounting in a more structured, decision-useful way.
Inside the guide
- How investors are using carbon metrics as signals of value, resilience, and transition readiness
- The role of carbon accounting in valuation, financing terms, and exit planning
- Scope 3 challenges, including data gaps, comparability, and assurance risk
- Methodological trade-offs between top-down and bottom-up approaches
- Governance risks linked to AI-enabled carbon tools and data automation
Why carbon accounting matters now
The analysis shows that carbon data is increasingly shaping capital allocation, regulatory exposure, and operational priorities across private equity portfolios. Without credible baselines and governance, firms face rising diligence risk, weaker pricing power, and growing scrutiny from LPs and regulators. Robust carbon accounting is becoming a prerequisite for control, credibility, and long-term value.
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