2023 marked a watershed moment for human rights compliance in Europe:
- New EU regulations expanded duty of care obligations
- Companies with 250+ employees and €40M+ turnover face mandatory compliance
- Private equity firms must adapt investment strategies to meet these requirements
- Growing pressure to demonstrate concrete human rights risk management
Discover how Ksapa helped a leading private equity association navigate new EU human rights regulations. Learn about our innovative working group approach, tailored to transform compliance into practical investment strategies and scalable human rights due diligence solutions
The Challenge
A leading private equity association needed to:
- Help members navigate complex human rights regulations
- Transform compliance requirements into practical investment strategies
- Build capacity across 14 different funds
- Develop scalable solutions for human rights due diligence
Our Solution: Collaborative Working Group
Ksapa designed and facilitated a innovative “Sustainability of the Value Chain” working group that brought together diverse private equity perspectives (Arkea Capital, Cerea Partners, Swen Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild, Eiffel Investment Group, Eutopia Gestion, Montefiore Investment, Elevation Capital Partners, DealBydeal Invest, RAISE Impact, La Banque Postale Asset Management). Our approach combined:
Strategic Framework Development
- Mapped regulatory requirements to investment processes
- Aligned human rights metrics with SDG 2030 goals
- Created PE-specific assessment tools
- Developed practical implementation guidelines
Knowledge Building
- Case study analysis of real-world challenges
- Regulatory compliance workshops
- Best practice sharing sessions
- Peer learning opportunities
Practical Implementation
- Custom toolkits for PE operations
- Action plan templates
- Performance monitoring frameworks
- Annual update protocols
Key Outcomes
Immediate Impact
- Created open-source human rights assessment toolkit
- Established common language across PE ecosystem
- Developed practical implementation roadmaps
- Built internal capacity across member firms
Long-term Value
- Reduced regulatory compliance risks
- Enhanced portfolio company value
- Improved stakeholder relationships
- Strengthened industry leadership position
Industry Innovation
This initiative represents a breakthrough in:
- Collaborative approach to human rights management
- PE-specific implementation tools
- Practical compliance frameworks
- Sustainable value creation strategies
Is your private equity firm ready for enhanced human rights regulations?
Partner with Ksapa to:
- Navigate complex regulatory requirements
- Develop practical compliance strategies
- Build internal capacity
- Create sustainable value
- Lead in responsible investment
Transform Compliance into Competitive Advantage
Contact us to learn how our expertise can help your firm:
- Email: contact@ksapa.org to schedule a consultation
- Download our PE Human Rights Toolkit
Join the leading private equity firms already working with Ksapa to shape the future of sustainable investment.
Why Act Now?
✓ Meet upcoming regulatory requirements
✓ Protect investment value
✓ Enhance portfolio company performance
✓ Demonstrate industry leadership
✓ Access proven tools and frameworks
