Reports & resources

ESG Framework – France Invest Portfolio Company 2026

An ESG reporting framework from France Invest that defines the key environmental, social, and governance indicators portfolio companies should report, ensuring consistent and comparable ESG data across funds and alignment with EU regulations.

French Private Equity & Infrastructure Activity – H1 2025 Study

In an environment marked by economic uncertainty, the H1 2025 activity study from France Invest, carried out in partnership with Grant Thornton, highlights the resilience of fund-raisings and investments in the French private equity and infrastructure sectors. While investment volumes remain at elevated levels, disposals have yet to rebound to expected norms.

Keys to success for asset managers in decarbonisation

The need to decarbonise our economy is becoming more urgent year after year. Businesses and financial institutions find themselves at a crossroads where inaction is no longer a viable option. However, the path to this transition is complex and many barriers make it difficult to grasp: heterogeneity of carbon trajectory tools and methodologies (a comparison of these tools is available in the appendix of this paper), contradictory injunctions from the various stakeholders, costs that are difficult to estimate and assume, etc.

SME guide: Climate transition plan

This guide aims to help SMEs understand and implement a climate transition plan, based on the principles of these reference frameworks. It proposes a gradual approach, tailored to their size, resources and specific challenges, while ensuring consistency with regulatory and market expectations.

“SMEs, mid-cap companies and large corporations alike are all affected by climate-related issues. To adapt and build resilience, defining and implementing a transition plan is a winning solution for any business. But this concept may seem impractical to SME managers. Through this guide, we wanted to clarify the objectives and bring together in a single document a method adapted to SMEs and the tools at their disposal to tackle the issue.” Pauline Becquey, Co-lead of the CSR Strategy Working Group, ESG Director at Turenne Capital

“The transition plan is now an essential exercise for companies that need to both anticipate the risks associated with climate change and contribute to the collective effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This guide, based on feedback from companies, provides SMEs with practical tools to successfully implement this strategic roadmap.” François Thueux, Partner at PwC, sponsor of the CSR Strategy Working Group for investee companies

Leveraging entrepreneurship for a sovereign France

In 2024, France Invest strengthened its position as the leading voice of private equity for the real economy. The Association expanded its services to members, increased its influence with public authorities, and modernised its communications. Representing 460 management companies and 200 consulting firms, it demonstrated adaptability and expertise, consolidating its role as a key contributor to public debate. France Invest continues to promote private equity as a driver of growth and a cornerstone of a sustainable, innovative, and inclusive economy in France and Europe.

Practitioners paper – Private capital for impact

Three European private capital associations — France Invest (France), ActiveOwner (Denmark), and SpainCap (Spain) — have contributed examples in this practitioners’ paper to illustrate the role of investors in impact investing within private capital. These real-life examples are shared for informational purposes, to support others in their journey toward impactful investment.

Manifesto : 16 concrete proposals to unleash the potential of private equity in Europe

In an ever-changing world, with its many challenges, private equity is an essential cog in meeting tomorrow’s needs. By investing in promising initiatives and supporting bold entrepreneurs, we are shaping a future in which Europe is resolutely competitive, sustainable and inclusive.

In this manifesto, we set out our ambition: to give greater support to businesses, to help them transform at every stage of their development, to encourage long-term investment, and to promote a Europe that is stronger in the world, greener and more innovative, more equitable and inclusive.

ESG Guide

The progress made since the publication of “Private Equity and Sustainable Development” in 2010 is significant. This new document is a product of France Invest’s ESG Commission that, with PwC’s methodological support, brought together more than ten management companies of all sizes.