Fund Management ESG

Asset management firms can invest more in ESG as a way to attract new investors, vet acquisitions and evaluate ESG risk in their evolving portfolio.   Keelback has a background in law, politics, finance and real estate transactions, and has worked with global NGOs in Asia Pacific. This unique skill set makes us an attractive partner for fund management firms in the region.   


Fundraising

With a deep track record from a blue chip global environmental charity, Keelback’s principals can act as senior advisors in fundraising meetings to increase investor confidence that the firm is taking ESG considerations seriously and, more importantly, protecting the security of investments and the reputation of investors and the firm.
 
Acquisitions

Keelback brings a new dimension to typical deal due diligence through deep knowledge on environmental issues, local context and politics, and operations to reveal any weaknesses/threats to the investment success and identify opportunities for enhanced investment performance through pre- and post-acquisition alliances with civil society.
 
Portfolio Performance

Companies in the portfolio change during the holding period.  Stale due diligence is a risk that can be mitigated through Keelback’s ESG review of operations and context, and new opportunities for enhancement can be identified.  Additionally, Keelback can assess your acquisitions from an ESG perspective to identify latent, non-financial, or reputational risks.
 
Additional Value Proposition

Keelback has entrepreneurial experience in constructing complex property transactions involving governments, legislation/policy, private investors, and local communities.  We’ve led teams on the creation of the Great Sand Dunes National Park in America, the acquisition of the Nimmie-Caira and Great Cumbung properties in Australia, the declaration of 20m hectares of new national parks in Mongolia, and the creation of China’s first private land trust reserve.   We are well-positioned to add value to fund managers in their real estate investment strategies.