The ethics of private equity: balancing financial returns with social responsibility

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Main Author: Bufalini, Andrea
Publication Date: 2023
Format: Master thesis
Language: eng
Source: Repositórios Científicos de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (RCAAP)
Download full: http://hdl.handle.net/10362/171740
Summary: This thesis explores the role of private equity in the global economy, focusing on its social impact and the relationship between financial returns and broader societal concerns. Through case studies and interviews, it addresses industry criticisms and emphasizes responsible investment practices that integrate ESG considerations. Recommendations include transparency, robust due diligence, collaboration, and impact monitoring to drive positive change and ensure long-term value creation. By embracing these recommendations, private equity can contribute to an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future, aligning financial goals with social responsibility for both financial returns and positive societal outcomes.
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title The ethics of private equity: balancing financial returns with social responsibility
spellingShingle The ethics of private equity: balancing financial returns with social responsibility
Bufalini, Andrea
Private equity
Social responsibility
Financial returns
Ethics
CEMS MIM
Domínio/Área Científica::Ciências Sociais::Economia e Gestão
title_short The ethics of private equity: balancing financial returns with social responsibility
title_full The ethics of private equity: balancing financial returns with social responsibility
title_fullStr The ethics of private equity: balancing financial returns with social responsibility
title_full_unstemmed The ethics of private equity: balancing financial returns with social responsibility
title_sort The ethics of private equity: balancing financial returns with social responsibility
author Bufalini, Andrea
author_facet Bufalini, Andrea
author_role author
dc.contributor.none.fl_str_mv Almeida, Marta
RUN
dc.contributor.author.fl_str_mv Bufalini, Andrea
dc.subject.por.fl_str_mv Private equity
Social responsibility
Financial returns
Ethics
CEMS MIM
Domínio/Área Científica::Ciências Sociais::Economia e Gestão
topic Private equity
Social responsibility
Financial returns
Ethics
CEMS MIM
Domínio/Área Científica::Ciências Sociais::Economia e Gestão
description This thesis explores the role of private equity in the global economy, focusing on its social impact and the relationship between financial returns and broader societal concerns. Through case studies and interviews, it addresses industry criticisms and emphasizes responsible investment practices that integrate ESG considerations. Recommendations include transparency, robust due diligence, collaboration, and impact monitoring to drive positive change and ensure long-term value creation. By embracing these recommendations, private equity can contribute to an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future, aligning financial goals with social responsibility for both financial returns and positive societal outcomes.
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