How It Works

EDF Green Returns has developed the tools and resources to help private equity firms and portfolio companies track and improve business and environmental performance across the investment life cycle.

Green Portfolio Management

This approach is captured in five simple steps to improve operating performance in portfolio companies and begin capturing value today:

1. Align resources
2. Identify opportunities (Key Environmental Performance Areas)
3. Establish metrics & baselines
4. Develop goals & action plans
5. Act, measure & repeat

The Green Returns workbook helps companies of any size implement the approach and realize business and environmental improvements.

EcoValuScreen

This innovative due diligence screen goes beyond the traditional focus on environmental risk mitigation and identifies opportunities for operational improvement and value creation through enhanced environmental management at potential investments.

How it works: This screen helps guide investment professionals to more effectively evaluate the operations of a target company, identify the most promising environmental management opportunities and incorporate them into the post-investment management, governance and reporting plans.

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