Despite the current macroeconomic headwinds, private equity’s adoption and embracing of ESG continues unabated. Launched in September, the Climate Change Champions initiative aims to identify the GPs, LPs and advisers leading the way in adopting net-zero and sustainability practices within their organisations and the companies they invest in. We received an impressive number of submissions and, thanks to our expert judges, successfully identified 40 outstanding firms (see pages 9-15).

Also in this issue:

• Recipe for returns? Is hybrid capital the future for the midmarket?
• Roundtable: Deal originators adapt to a tough environment
• On ice: The PE job market slows but firms adapt
• Real Deals ESG Awards: The firms that took gold at this year’s awards
• Data Insight: Monthly dealflow increases despite difficult market conditions

All the above plus our regular Deals in Focus, Funds in Focus and more from the Real Deals team can be accessed via the links below or the e-reader opposite. Happy reading!