The future of Private Equity value creation: FINZ and AI as dual disruptors

Private Equity is entering a new era where value creation is increasingly shaped by two powerful forces: the rising expectations around climate action and the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence.

Firms that integrate AI into their investment strategy and operating model gain a measurable advantage and together, FINZ (Financial Institutions Net-Zero) and AI are emerging as two of the most important value drivers for Private Equity over the next decade.

Our upcoming webinars are designed to help you navigate both with confidence, translating complexity into clear strategic opportunity.

Webinar 1: What's next for Private Equity and the SBTi?

FINZ explained- what you need to know now.

On: Wednesday 13th May

At: 14.00 BST

As the Sustainable Finance landscape evolves, FINZ is fast becoming one of the most important developments for Private Equity. But what does it actually mean for your portfolio, your asset classes, and your climate commitments?

Join Myles Tatlock as he demystifies FINZ and provides clear, practical guidance tailored specifically for Private Equity teams.

In this session, you’ll learn:

  • FINZ, decoded: What it is (in plain English) and why it matters
  • Implications for PortCos: How FINZ affects your portfolio companies in the near- and long-term
  • Asset‑class impacts: What different asset classes need to prepare for
  • Consequences of opting out: What it means not to adopt FINZ
  • Key timelines: What you need to do, and by when, to stay aligned with SBTi expectations

Expect an informative, actionable session with insights you can start applying right away.

Register for webinar 1: What's next for Private Equity and the SBTi? FINZ explained- what you need to know now.

Webinar 2: Future-ready AI for PE: Agents, energy use and portfolio resilience.

On: Wednesday 10th June

At: 14:00 BST

Artificial intelligence is advancing at unprecedented speed. Over the next decade generative AI, autonomous agents and emerging super agents will reshape how businesses create value. For Private Equity, this presents major opportunities for efficiency and growth as well as sustainability cost and operational risks.

As AI’s energy and water demands rise, software carbon intensity is becoming a material issue for funds and portfolio companies. PE firms need clear frameworks to assess AI’s environmental impact, understand its cost-benefit profile and build resilient, future‑ready adoption strategies.

In this webinar, experts from BIP.Verco and BIP will explore what the AI landscape may look like in 10 years and what Private Equity should be doing today. We’ll cover:

  • The future of generative AI, agents and super agents: and what this means for portfolio value creation
  • Software Carbon Intensity: Why AI’s energy and water demands matter and how to manage them
  • What a sustainability audit involves: and the outcomes PE teams should expect
  • Cost-benefit analysis of AI adoption across the portfolio
  • AI maturity assessments: Where your organisation stands and how to progress responsibly

The session will give your investment and portfolio teams the tools to drive value from AI responsibly, while safeguarding against operational and sustainability risks.

Register for the webinar