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As a member of Boston Consulting Group's Principal Investors & Private Equity (PIPE), Climate & Sustainability, and Social Impact practices, Ben Morley helps private equity investors create enduring value for all stakeholders through the effective integration of ESG considerations across the investment value chain (fund strategy, due diligence, and portfolio value creation).

Ben leads the ESG due diligence and ESG reporting and metrics work in private equity for the firm, which includes BCG’s support of the ESG Data Convergence Initiative (EDCI). BCG's support of the initiative includes developing a first-of-its-kind private benchmark of ESG data in the private markets (with over 2,000 portfolio companies) and deriving research insights on ESG in private equity.

Ben is a passionate advocate for investment strategies that focus on delivering both financial and social returns and has extensive experience in supporting investors in launching dedicated impact investing vehicles. Before joining the firm, Ben worked at The Bridgespan Group and Bain & Company.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, Stanford University Graduate School of Business 
  • BSc, economics, University of Warwick

Publications and Videos

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A Year of Sustainability Progress in the Private Markets

This year’s report shows that over the duration of private equity ownership, companies can significantly improve sustainability outcomes including renewable energy use, safety, diversity, and employee engagement.
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Where Are Private Equity Firms on Their Way to Net Zero?

Private equity-owned companies are taking steps to reduce their carbon emissions in both the long and short term. The key is establishing a decarbonization strategy and clear goals.
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How Private Equity Firms Can Meet Investor Expectations

Most general partners at private equity firms and their limited partner investors agree that sustainability is fundamental. How are they working together to promote it?
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Elevating ESG in Commercial Due Diligence

M&A and investment decision makers must consider the integral connection between a company's sustainability practices and its future performance.
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Private Equity’s Pivotal Role in the Climate Battle

PE firms are making progress in pushing their portfolio companies to decarbonize, especially the larger players. But there’s room for improvement.
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Private Equity Is Making Gains in Renewable Energy Use

PE-owned companies are showing significant progress in renewable energy use, and the longer they are owned, the more that use increases.
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Private Equity Delivers on Job Growth and Quality, Lags on Board Diversity

Private companies owned by PE firms continue to make progress in key social metrics, including diversity, job growth and safety, and employee engagement.
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How Investors Can Incorporate Carbon into Their Decision Making

More than 70% of leaders in private markets have high or very high expectations that they will earn a premium for a portfolio company that prioritizes decarbonization.
New Data Shows How Private Equity Stacks Up on ESG | Rectangle

New Data Shows How Private Equity Stacks Up on ESG

An unprecedented effort by private equity firms offers data-driven insights into the progress private companies are making against their ESG goals.