Invest Europe

Creating value through sustainability

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Live online classroom

• 28-29 May 2026

In this course, mid-market and VC GPs will present real-world case studies showing how they integrate sustainability throughout the investment cycle to create lasting value - from reducing costs and increasing revenue to enhancing resilience and managing risk. LP & legal experts will provide practical guidance on reporting under SFDR with examples of best-in-class reports and insights into upcoming regulation.

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Sustainability has moved beyond a compliance exercise – it is a core driver of fund performance.

In this course, you will discover how leading GPs are turning sustainability into a competitive advantage that creates lasting value for their investors. Mid-market and VC GPs will present real-world case studies showing how they integrate sustainability throughout the investment cycle - from reducing costs and increasing revenue to enhancing resilience and managing risk. LPs will share their evolving expectations and what they look for in credible sustainability strategies. Legal experts will provide practical guidance on SFDR reporting and insights into upcoming regulatory developments.

What is it?

The following topics will be covered:

Value creation through sustainability - introduction
Value creation in legal terms - fiduciary duty and legal obligations
From compliance to value creation – integration of sustainability in the investment cycle - mid-market buyout & VC perspectives
- Identifying and assessing material ESG factors
- Leveraging sustainability to identify investment and transformation opportunities
- On-boarding sustainability post-investment
- Monitoring sustainability throughout the holding period
- Reporting performance – Invest Europe ESG reporting template
- Evidencing ESG value creation at exit
- Exploring the role of AI
LP expectations from fundraising to reporting
ESG reporting under SFDR - Examples of Article 8, 8+ and 9 reports
Looking ahead – emerging sustainability themes and upcoming regulation

Who should attend?

The training is designed for PE & VC investment professionals and sustainability teams who would like to gain practical and actionable insights from industry experts and peers on how sustainability can be a value lever across the investment cycle.

Who should attend?

The training is designed for PE & VC professionals from sustainability teams and investment teams seeking practical insights on the topics.

Venue

The course will take place online.

Programme

This training will take place on 28-29 May. The following topics will be covered:

Value creation through sustainability - introduction
Value creation in legal terms - fiduciary duty and legal obligations
From compliance to value creation – integration of sustainability in the investment cycle - mid-market buyout & VC perspectives
- Identifying and assessing material ESG factors
- Leveraging sustainability to identify investment and transformation opportunities
- On-boarding sustainability post-investment
- Monitoring sustainability throughout the holding period
- Reporting performance – Invest Europe ESG reporting template
- Evidencing ESG value creation at exit
- Exploring the role of AI
LP expectations from fundraising to reporting
ESG reporting under SFDR - Examples of Article 8, 8+ and 9 reports
Looking ahead – emerging sustainability themes and upcoming regulation

Speakers

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Fees, method of payment and cancellation

Course Fee

Invest Europe Members: €630

Non-members: €900

*21% VAT will be added to Belgium-based participants.

The above prices include all material related to the training.

Payment

Participants are requested to pay by bank transfer or credit card. Registrations sent after 28 April 2026 should be paid by credit card.

To avoid any confusion, participants are requested to indicate clearly their names and addresses on transfer orders. Confirmation of registration and practical information will be sent after the registration is processed.

Cancellation

Cancellations can only be accepted if received by 28 April 2026. Fees (less 20% administrative charges) will then be refunded. After this date, delegates will be liable for the full fee.

In case of cancellation, a substitution between members of the same company is still possible at any time

Language

The working language of the course will be English.