Private equity firm names carbon footprint as prime focus in portfolio management
Carbon footprint and climate action plans in portfolio companies can be measured through financing costs, says Polaris Head of Sustainability Martin Bang-Löwgren.
BY OLE ANDERSEN, KAPITALWATCH, TRANSLATED BY HELENE VON TABOUILLOT
Climate footprint is among the most important themes for the companies in Copenhagen-based private equity firm Polaris’ portfolio, also serving as a key criterion when mulling potential acquisitions. This development is accelerating, says Martin Bang-Löwgren, head of sustainability at Polaris, adding that quality climate action plans can bring down financing costs.
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