What’s Next for PE ESG? The Biden Administration Gives Some Clues

This article discusses recent regulatory developments in the U.S. relating to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing that could provide tailwinds to already increased market demand for these investment strategies. Increased demand for ESG investing is driven by: investor demand; regulatory fluidity and focus; expanding views of corporate purpose and fiduciary duty; and, with respect to public companies, sustained ESG shareholder resolutions. In 2021, President Biden, with potential support in Congress, has promised bold action on key ESG priorities. Proposed executive and legislative actions could increase expectations that private equity sponsors provide robust, accurate ESG disclosures, including with respect to climate risk.

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