Cornelia Gomez, Global Head of ESG & Sustainability at General Atlantic (picture), Zomo Fisher, Head of Sustainability & ESG at Hellman & Friedman, and Elin Ljung, Head of Communications & Sustainability at Nordic Capital was the excellent speakers who took the time to share their insights and practices. Photo: Johan Olsson The event held in[…]
AP6 received the highest possible score (A+) in the most recent PRI Assessment, based on the latest PRI Transparency Report. PRI compiles annually a confidential assessment report, where A+ is the highest possible rating. AP6 responsible investment approach was assessed in three modules and received the score A+ in all three. Strategy and governance: A+[…]
The “green recovery alliance” was launched in the middle of April at the initiative of Pascal Canfin, a French centrist MEP who chairs the European Parliament’s committee on environment and public health. An informal alliance has been launched in the European Parliament on the back of calls from 12 EU environment ministers who have signed[…]
Three voices on diversity and inclusion in Private Equity. Emma Watford (Bridgepoint) shared insights and reflections together with Kara Helander (Carlyle Group) and Julie Richardson (SVB Capital). Photo: Johan Olsson Three years of discussion, sharing and learning About 30 participants from about 20 Private Equity firms from the Nordic countries, Europe and the United States[…]
The PRI congratulates 46 asset owner signatories for being included in the PRI Leaders’ Group 2019, in particular for their responsible investment work in the field of selecting, appointing and monitoring external managers in listed and/or private equity. About the PRI Leaders’ Group The Leaders’ Group showcases signatories at the cutting edge of responsible investment,[…]
During the first months of the year, there has been a high level of investment activity as regards both commitments to funds and decisions to make direct investments. In total, more than 20 investment decisions have been made. “There has been much activity as regards both commitments to funds and decisions to make direct investments.[…]
Lessons learned. For quite some time, EQT has been working methodically to achieve a more even gender distribution in the organization. Anna Wahlström, Global Head of Human Resources at EQT, was one of many who shared useful thoughts at AP6’s seminar about gender and diversity in Private Equity. Photos: Johan Olsson For the second time,[…]
Investors discussed sustainability with Anticimex. Each year, AP6 visits some of the companies it has invested in to discuss the topic of sustainability, on site. These discussions supplement other forms reporting and information that is provided. Ulf Eripe, Chief Technology Officer at Anticimex, explains how the company is using sensors and new technology in modern[…]
AP6 discussed sustainability with portfolio companies at Triton. Three LPs were invited to discuss ESG with portfolio companies and the owner, Triton, at the Triton ESG Forum 2018. From left: Amandeep Johal (Triton), Keimpe Keuning (LGT), Anna Follér (AP6), Alex Scott (Pantheon) och Graeme Ardus (Triton). Photos: Johan Olsson Triton invited AP6 and two other[…]
AlpInvest’s head office in Amsterdam. Cecilia Gross Friberger, Investment Director at AP6 and head of the collaboration with AlpInvest. Rob de Jong, Managing Director and head of AlpInvest Partners’ Team for Co-investment. Wouter Moerel, Head of AlpInvest Partners’ Secondary Investments Team. Photos: Johan Olsson AlpInvest is not only a professional investor, but also a skilled[…]
Waterland’s head office in Bussum, Netherlands. Karl Falk, Head of Fund Investments at AP6, Bart Elema, CFO and Partner at Waterland. Photos: Johan Olsson Waterland stresses the value of maintaining a local focus at all times. It applies not only to investments, but also to where it sets up offices. It also understands the value[…]
Demonstration of rodent traps. Joakim Edsholt, Pest Control Technician at Anticimex and Jarl Dahlfors, CEO at Anticimex International AB, demonstrate and explain how the smart rodent traps work. Over a two-year period, Anticimex has grown its volume of smart rodent traps worldwide from a low starting level to around 50,000 at present. Photos: Johan Olsson[…]
CVC’s office in Stockholm. Tomas Ekman, Partner at CVC, Cecilia Gross Friberger, Investment Director at AP6 and head of the collaboration with CVC, Malin Källström Säfweräng, Investment Director at AP6. Photos: Johan Olsson CVC is a global private equity firm that likes to collaborate with local investors. Its regional offices play a key role. CVC[…]
Permira’s office in Stockholm. Kurt Björklund, Co-managing Partner at Permira and Yue Gong, Investment Director at AP6 and in charge of the collaboration with Permira. Photos: Johan Olsson Permira identifies investments via its combined strength of having a local presence on three continents and special sector teams, which focus on different areas. That’s how concepts and[…]
