During its December meeting in 2022, the BVA board decided to create an ESG Committee, which will act as a platform to organise and encourage the sharing of knowledge and experience on ESG topics. The ESG Committee can, inter alia, play a role at the following levels:

  • At (pre-)investment stage: ESG due diligence, exclusion policies, etc..
  • At the level of portfolio companies: ESG data collection, data interpretation, KPI setting, data reporting, ESG audits, engagement with management, etc..
  • At the level of the investment firm: ESG policy, internal organisation and training, LP reporting.

As stated in its mission, the BVA ESG Committee sets out to act as a platform to organise and encourage the sharing of knowledge and experience on ESG topics.

In this respect, the Committee did a mapping exercise of the various ESG (software) tools and consultants in the market, each with their own expertise and focus.

We reached out to approximately 65 parties and gathered their feedback, which resulted in a concrete tool for our members to find the perfect ESG partner for their own company and broader ecosystem. Click the button on the left to access the tool.

This list is non-exhaustive and will grow over time. If you think of parties that should be added to this list, feel free to reach out to phaedra.beyers@strada-partners.com.

The following people have a seat in the ESG Committee:

  • Michiel Deturck (Vendis Capital, Chair)
  • Vincent Van Bueren (Gimv, Deputy Chair)
  • Jan Alexander (BVA Secretary General)
  • Phaedra Beyers (Strada Partners)
  • Barbara Coussée (Junction Growth)
  • Martin de Brabant (FPIM)
  • Anne-Sophie De Clercq (Verlinvest)
  • Alizée Jolie (Alcoa)
  • John Mansvelt (Apheon)
  • Jessica Peters (Argos Wityu)
  • Raf Roelands (Heran Partners)
  • Patty Terryn (BNP Paribas Fortis)
  • Leslie Totté (Capricorn)
  • Rita Van den Abbeel (Incofin)
  • Hilde Van der Straeten (Korys)
  • Joachim Vansanten (Quanteus/RSQ)

ESG events in 2025 (only for BVA members):

  • 22 May 2025: Portfolio Reporting: which combo of tools, standards and templates does the trick?
  • 11 September: Inspirational event on why the transition continues to matter in current geopolitical circumstances. How must PE/VC continue to play its role?
  • 20 November: How to motivate and engage with investment teams on ESG? The triangle dynamics between the sustainability team, the investment team and the portfolio company as part of sustainable value creation efforts?

The presentations of passed events can be viewed and downloaded form the password protected page of this website – only for BVA members.