ESG VALUE CREATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRIVATE CAPITAL IN SOUTHEAST ASIA AND INDIA SURVEY 2024
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have transitioned from being a regulatory necessity to a strategic driver of value creation in Southeast Asia and India. Recognizing this shift, A&M and the Singapore Venture and Private Capital Association (SVCA) have jointly conducted one of the region’s first comprehensive surveys focusing on ESG value creation within private capital funds.
The SVCA A&M ESG Value Creation Survey 2024 sheds light on the growing importance of ESG in the region and the key challenges funds face.
Our latest report showcases the survey findings and outlines actionable strategies for funds and portfolio companies. This report reveals how ESG can serve as both a risk mitigator and a lever for sustainable value generation in the region.
Key Highlights
- 96 percent of respondents believe that post-acquisition ESG can generate value, and 75 percent are willing to pay a modest premium for an asset with a positive ESG track record
- Despite this consensus, Funds and portfolio companies face challenges in measuring and implementing ESG initiatives due to, among other reasons, the inability to at times directly link ESG initiatives to financial outcomes
- The report discusses approaches and case studies demonstrating practical ways to overcome the challenges and unlock financial value through ESG
