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Anthony DeCandido on the Importance of ESG in Private Equity and Essential ESG Metrics to Report
Anthony DeCandido on the Importance of ESG in Private Equity and Essential ESG Metrics to Report
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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Jun 15, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Today’s GuestToday we welcome Anthony DeCandido who is a financial services partner at RSM, the leading provider of audit, tax, and consulting services to the middle market. He also serves as RSM’s main advisor for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. With his industry expertise, Anthony helps companies adapt ESG strategies so they can achieve better business results.What You’ll LearnImportance of ESG in private equityHow to implement ESG strategies in the companyEssential ESG metrics to reportTrends in the private equity industry Breakdown[00:40] Getting to know Anthony DeCandido[02:30] ESG in private equity[04:01] Common mistake by PE firms and portfolio companies[05:55] How to start integration of ESG strategy[07:48] Key performance indicators to track ESG[12:07] Private equity: the good and the bad[14:55] Notable attributes of top-performing individuals[16:20] Anthony’s learning resources[17:22] Major trends in private equity[24:03] Popularity of special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC)[25:20] Using alternative data for better insightResourcesAnthony’s LinkedInRSM Website Thank you for tuning in!To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com.
Released:
Jun 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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