Looking ahead: Net zero for private markets

Looking ahead Net zero for private markets

With increased collaboration within the private markets industry, we discuss the next steps and key focuses areas in the years ahead including the added focus of natural capital and how this will influence investment decisions and opportunities.

ESG implementation and reporting for private markets

ESG implementation and reporting for private markets

Driving value within private markets requires a tailored approach that aligns to where a business is on their ESG journey. Sam Bayes and Michael Lukin discuss some of the frameworks have been developed to support the implementation and measurement of ESG into businesses as well as examples of how we have partnered with portfolio companies on ESG integration.

Value creation through responsible investing

Value creation through responsible investing

Roc Partners had integrated responsible investing for many years with a consistent goal of setting up businesses for long term success. Michael Lukin and Samantha Bayes discuss our integrated approach and framework for responsible investing and the importance of this as we look ahead at the increasing importance of responsible investing in creating value for investors and businesses.

Hive and Wellness Group

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Description

The Local Broadband Network Company (LBNCo) is an installer and owner of superfast broadband networks in residential developments. LBNCo is engaged by property developers to install and maintain the fibre infrastructure, and sells ‘wholesale’ network acces to the retail service providers who then provide services to the tenants. LBNCo is now part of Uniti Group (ASX: UWL) following its acquisition in August 2019.

Stone Axe Pastoral

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Description

Stone Axe is a producer of ultra-premium wagyu beef. The company has operations in NSW, QLD, WA and Victoria and is actively growing its herd via large scale embryto transfer program. Stone Axe has rapidly grown to become on of the largest fool blood wagyu producers in the world.