Real Deals ESG Awards 2023

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We are pleased to announce the second Real Deals ESG Awards, celebrating those who are making positive change through ESG in private equity. This year’s awards ceremony will take place on 12 October 2023 at the Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square in London.

During the past few years, the private equity industry has been under increased pressure from investors to put ESG at the forefront of their work. This has intensified the focus on social and environmental issues and practices within managers and their portfolio companies.

Against this backdrop, private equity firms have been charged with identifying challenges and implementing changes needed to have a robust ESG strategy, while continuing to deliver strong returns. These awards are designed to recognise the efforts and success of private equity firms and their advisers as they work towards implementing effective ESG policies and ultimately improving the world we live in.

The awards feature 25 categories. The judging process includes outstanding ESG professionals who will ensure that the winners rightly deserve their trophies.

2023 Gala dinner and ceremony

Co-founder and CEO of Wahaca Restaurants, Thomasina Miers is a chef, food writer and broadcaster. Thomasina won the BBC’s MasterChef and went on to start one of the most successful restaurant chains, Wahaca, shortly after. Inspired by Mexican food markets, Wahaca is an eco-friendly business, exclusively using sustainably sourced fresh produce and recyclable and biodegradable products.

In her talks, Thomasina discusses the intersection between sustainability, leadership and innovation. She examines the value of placing sustainability at the core of a company’s culture in terms of brand, reputation and business development.

Join us at this prestigious, industry-leading awards ceremony with your colleagues, clients and friends to celebrate authentic ESG change in private equity

VIP tables, standard tables and half tables are available, so book today to secure your premium table position. Availability is limited.

Approximate timings:
18:30: Drinks reception
19:30: Real Deals ESG Awards – Part 1
20:20: Dinner
22:00: The Real Deals Awards – Part 2
23:00: Cash bar
00:30: Carriages

Dress code: Black tie

*Please note the final timings will be confirmed closer to the awards ceremony.

2022 Awards ceremony

Over the past few years the private equity industry has been under increased pressure from investors to put ESG at the forefront of their work. This has intensified the focus on social and environmental issues and practices within managers and their portfolio companies.

Against this backdrop, private equity firms have been charged with identifying challenges and implementing changes needed to have a robust ESG strategy while continuing to deliver strong returns. These awards are designed to recognise the efforts and success of private equity firms and their advisers as they work towards implementing effective ESG policies and ultimately improving the world we live in.

We at Real Deals Media have calculated the carbon footprint of our Real Deals ESG Awards 2022 Ceremony and are pleased to partner with More Trees to plant 300 trees, sequestering an approximate 90 tonnes of future CO2e. If you would like to contribute to this, you can do so via their website - moretrees.eco