Climate Engagement Guide for Investors in Private Assets

By Abdulla Zaid, Burgiss

As climate regulations surge worldwide, investors face mounting profitability risks—irrespective of their climate focus. While engaging with portfolio companies may prove effective in curbing emissions, it may result in hefty costs that could strain investors with large portfolios.

Our Climate Engagement Guide for Investors in Private Assets reveals that more than 50% of the financed emissions in private capital are attributed to a mere 6% of the investment valuation within the Burgiss Manager Universe. By pinpointing this segment of companies, Limited Partners are empowered to take the lead in closely monitoring and engaging with General Partners on this concentrated part of the portfolio to address its carbon footprint and climate regulatory exposures.