Value creation through sustainability in private markets with Aditya Vikram of the PRI

Can sustainability truly redefine the landscape of private markets and drive unprecedented financial value?

In this episode of The Responsibility of Investing, Kate Webber, Chief Solutions & Technology Officer at the PRI is joined by Aditya Vikram, Head of Private Equity at the PRI to explore a topic that’s transforming private markets: sustainability as a driver of financial value.

Discover how sustainability has shifted from a mere buzzword to an essential element of business resilience and capital formation. With insights drawn from over 400 global investors, Aditya demonstrates how sustainability's role as a key driver for financial value transcends geographical boundaries. Learn how tools like AI and data analytics are revolutionising the identification of sustainability risks and opportunities, making them a cornerstone of modern investment strategies.

Hear insights into the PRI's ‘sustainability value creation framework’, developed with Bain & Company and NYU Stern Centre for Sustainable Business and involving over 400 investors through a world-wide survey, one-to-one interviews, and regional workshops across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin and North America.

Chapters:

02:15 - The evolution of sustainability in private markets

06:08 - Shifting perspectives on sustainability and value creation

13:11 - The journey of sustainability value creation

18:31 - Integrating sustainability into investment practices

21:02 - Value creation framework in sustainability investing