18 Jan 2023
What does EU taxonomy mean for fund managers?
Our experts explain who is affected by EU taxonomy and the steps that fund managers should take to ensure that they are fully compliant.
Our ESG experts share ESG news, insights and industry best practices to help Businesses and Private Equity professionals own their ESG narrative
26 Jan 2023
KEY ESG surveyed 100+ PE and identified the main issues when it comes to ESG data gathering, the appetite for improved data access and where the areas for greatest improvement may lie.
18 Jan 2023
Our experts explain who is affected by EU taxonomy and the steps that fund managers should take to ensure that they are fully compliant.
10 Jan 2023
Our ESG experts introduce the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to our blog by setting out three important factors to consider.
22 Dec 2022
Following on from our blog on the practical challenges of measuring Scope 1 and 2 emissions, our experts are looking at the issues surrounding Scope 3.
9 Dec 2022
This Whitepaper equips fund managers and companies with the background ‘know-how’ required to effectively execute the EU SFDR regulation.
8 Dec 2022
KEY ESG announces its partnership with Formotion NV. KEY ESG will provide Formotion with the software tools to measure and manage their ESG processes.
6 Dec 2022
From 2023, most regulations, including SFDR, TCFD and SEC, will require carbon emissions disclosure. This timeline summarises them.
6 Dec 2022
Our experts outline the main challenges firms face when measuring scope 1 and 2 emissions, providing top tips for tackling these issues.
24 Nov 2022
Anne-Marie Schoonbeek, COO at KEY ESG, interviews CalPERS ESG Lead Julia Jaskólska on the value of the ILPA's ESG Data Convergence Initiative.
22 Nov 2022
Our experts review past and future EU regulations for ESG management. A must-read for fund managers looking to optimise their processes and remain compliant.
15 Nov 2022
What does DEI stand for? How does it impact private equity firms? And what can private equity managers do to optimise their approach to DEI?
9 Nov 2022
Expanding on our blog on Article 8 and Article 9 differentiation, our experts take a closer look at what constitutes Article 8.
8 Nov 2022
Expanding on our blog on Article 8 and Article 9 differentiation, our experts simplify what constitutes an Article 8 vs an Article 9.
7 Nov 2022
As COP27 sets out the climate agenda for the next year, we take a look at how the UN's climate change conference will impact ESG measurement and investors.
1 Nov 2022
It's more important than ever to get a head start on measuring your ESG processes. Our experts explain why there's no time like the present!
27 Oct 2022
Missed our carbon accounting webinar? Don't worry! We've consolidated all of the key information from our experts' discussions.
25 Oct 2022
Our experts break down how ESG improvement initiatives will be impacted by new regulations, and how you can make the most of them.
14 Oct 2022
As sustainable transition becomes more and more important to venture capital, we set out why it’s so important that VCs leverage ESG.
5 Oct 2022
Our experts break down the best ways in which general partners and limited partners can work together to collect ESG data efficiently.
29 Sep 2022
How can investor relations shape a firm's ESG strategies? And how can investor relations teams support ESG for their companies?
28 Sep 2022
KEY ESG has been recognised as a key player in the ESG management field by Global ESGFinTech100, acknowledging the relevance of our software solution.
27 Sep 2022
To conclude our SFDR blog series, our experts tackle the most frequently asked questions about the SFDR.
21 Sep 2022
Want to track your company's carbon footprint but don't know where to start? We'll tell you all you need to know about ESG, carbon footprints, and Scopes 1, 2, and 3.
14 Sep 2022
Our ESG experts explain how and why private equity firms should involve ESG in the due diligence phase when making an investment.
7 Sep 2022
ESG is becoming increasingly important to limited partners. We'll show you how to leverage your ESG data to secure better investment prospects.
9 Aug 2022
As more and more global governing bodies incorporate sustainability into legislation, ESG criteria is becoming increasingly important for PE firms.
3 Aug 2022
Recent clarification on SFDR has meant that the differences between Article 8 & Article 9 are now more clear. We summarise these new developments.
26 Jul 2022
Our ESG experts set out what the EU Taxonomy is, what it does, and how it impacts upon Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulations (SFDR).
7 Jul 2022
KEY ESG's co-founder and COO, Anne-Marie Schoonbeek, sets out the key takeaways from the BVCA ESG conference for private equity and venture capital firms.
6 Jul 2022
We're taking a deep dive into the Principal Adverse Impact Indicators associated with greenhouse gas emissions.
5 Jul 2022
As ESG becomes increasingly important across the investment cycle - from due diligence, to the holding period, to exit - how should PE investors adapt?
22 Jun 2022
ESG reporting for UK and EU-based companies is complex. Which ESG frameworks should be considered? And what are their specificities?
16 Jun 2022
Last week, the KEY ESG team attended the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) High Growth 2022 Conference.
9 Jun 2022
What are the SFDR PAI indicators? This Annex contains the full list of PAIs along with their associated definitions.
9 Jun 2022
What is the impact of the SFDR Level 2 regulation for fund managers? What are Principal Adverse Impacts (PAIs)? How can fund managers get ready to report PAIs?
31 May 2022
Find out how the new SFDR guidance will impact your private equity portfolio. Discover how KEY ESG can help you on your journey towards sustainability.
30 May 2022
Why are fund managers choosing to opt for Article 8 classification? What is SFDR? And what does it mean to be classified under Article 8?
14 Feb 2022
KEY ESG co-founders share insights on how PE professionals can successfully integrate ESG management across the different phases of the investment life cycle.
10 Feb 2022
In this paper, KEY ESG cofounders, Heleen van Poecke and Anne-Marie Schoonbeek, discuss how ESG software can help overcome the 6 most common challenges to successful ESG implementation and increase the impact of your ESG activities.
27 Oct 2021
Climate change is undoubtedly one of the biggest topics of our time and will be a particular focus of news and debate over the next few weeks, with the upcoming COP26 summit. In the run up to the summit, we’ve been considering what some of the key discussion points might be and the possible implications for businesses, brands and consumers.
15 Sep 2021
In this article we will discuss how ESG awareness drives Authenticity, Brand and Competitive Advantage – all essential elements of business value creation.
8 Jul 2021
Anne-Marie Schoonbeek (Harvard MBA 2017) and Heleen van Poecke (Harvard MBA 2017), grew up in small towns in the Netherlands fifteen minutes apart from one another. Yet in all those years, their paths never crossed. Instead, over 3,000 miles away from home, Harvard Business School brought the two cofounders together.