Download The Promise of Private Equity

Author:
International Finance Corporation
Washington, United States of America
www.ifc.org

Article:
The Promise of Private Equity

Prepared by:
International Finance Corporation
of the World Bank Group

INTRODUCTION

There is growing evidence that businesses can meet the demands of the commercial marketplace and still be environmentally and socially responsible. They can also become better prospects for investors as a result. This is demonstrated in IFC’s new study “The Promise of Private Equity” through five case studies drawn from the portfolio of private equity funds in which IFC is an investor. The study shows how environmental and social sustainability was integrated successfully into core competencies and sound business management, thereby contributing directly to increased profits and better business performance.