The Promise of Private Equity
12/13/2006
Author:
International Finance Corporation
Washington, United States of America
www.ifc.org | Categories:
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Private Equity
Venture Capital |
Article:The Promise of Private Equity
Prepared by:
International Finance Corporation
of the World Bank Group
November 2006
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.