Sharan P Sabarad, St. Joseph’s College of Law, India
ABSTRACT
The concept of sustainable development has gained traction over the years due to rapidly increasing factors such as climate change, resource depletion and social inequality. Sustainable development is directly linked to better quality of life and promotes human well-being. Although, this may not necessarily be a capitalistic market for investments to flow in, the recognition of need to induct sustainable development on a global scale has resulted in expansive investments by both governments and private parties. The very assumption that sustainable development is a future market that is ready to occupy the primary space in investments is what facilitates private equity investors to invest in such projects.
The paper aims to study the role of private equity investments in sustainable development by exploring various methods of strategic collaborations with organizations, governments as well as global bodies. Further research would be undertaken to understand the need for private equity investors to participate in the implementation of sustainable development goals.
Moreover, the study explores case studies where private equity investments have proved to be successful in promoting sustainable development. The findings will highlight how private equity will result in profitable businesses that can play a dual role of profit maximization as well as sustainable development which will extend beyond regular private equity investments by creating an ecosystem that benefits society and wealth generation at the same time.
The findings may be useful for potential investors as well as policy makers and stakeholders to increase involvement in private equity as an investment tool for creating a better sustainable future.
Keywords: Private Equity, Sustainable Development, Investment, Resource Preservation.
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