Anthony DeCandido on the Importance of ESG in Private Equity and Essential ESG Metrics to Report

The Private Equity Podcast

Today’s Guest

Today 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 Learn

Importance of ESG in private equity

How to implement ESG strategies in the company

Essential ESG metrics to report

Trends 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 insight
Resources

Anthony’s LinkedIn

RSM Website
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