Good morning, Nina Lindholm here with the Europe Wire from the London newsroom.
Achieving net zero emissions by 2050 requires a complete transformation of the global energy system – and that opens a vast array of opportunities for private equity to invest in energy transition assets. PE Hub has taken note of PE’s interest in the segment and compiled key green transition trends into one story, which we will open with today.
We’ll then look at the wider impact of ESG on dealmaking as we hear Latham & Watkins partner Paul Davies’ thoughts on the topic.
To finish, we have a fresh deal from software investor Main Capital Partners, which has made a majority investment in a Dutch talent management software provider.
Going green
The scale of investment required to limit the rise in global temperatures to 1.5C – including $4 trillion in low-carbon energy annually by 2030, according to International Energy Agency estimates – has opened up plenty of dealmaking opportunities for private market investors.
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You can find our full sector breakdown here. It covers two more trends in energy transition and features firms such as Vista Equity Partners and FTV Capital.
Tsunami of regulation
Let’s take a step back from the energy transition and look at ESG as a whole. I caught up with Paul Davies, partner at Latham & Watkins, to learn how environmental, social and governance issues impact private equity dealmaking. Davies is the global co-chair of Latham’s ESG practice and a member of the firm’s sustainability committee.
Check out the full Wire coverage to learn Davies' thoughts on the matter.
Managing talent
Let’s finish with a fresh deal. Main Capital Partners has made a majority investment in TMA, a Dutch talent management software provider.
Take a look at the full Wire coverage to learn more.
Cheers,
Nina
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