Adams Street Partners has announced that it has started using real-time ESG data analytics for funds and private company investments.

Adams Street is deploying custom ESG Ratings and Reporting from Apex Group that processes ESG data to provide insights during investment and operational due diligence. The firm says it is also working with Apex to develop impact data collection and reporting for monitoring future impact investments.

“Quantitative insights drawn from ESG data enhances our ability to identify opportunities and better understand risks,” said Yohan Hill, Director of ESG and Responsible Investing at Adams Street. “Adams Street is actively accelerating its ESG expertise as we work to develop new investment and reporting capabilities.”

“The accurate capture, analysis and reporting of quality ESG data is now critical for private markets investors,” said Andy Pitts-Tucker, Managing Director, Apex ESG Ratings & Advisory. “Our ESG Ratings and Impact Reporting services can help users to mitigate risk, comply with regulatory requirements, and generate sustainable results.”