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BCG expert Vinay Shandal giving a TED talk

Vinay Shandal explains how conscious investing, when done right, can solve contemporary issues and help companies improve our society.

Vinay Shandal dirige la pratique Investisseurs principaux et capital-investissement du Boston Consulting Group au Canada, et est le responsable mondial des activités de financement et d’investissement durables de l’entreprise.

Vinay a aidé de grandes mises en commun de capitaux (fonds de pension, fonds souverains, fonds de capital-investissement, fonds d’infrastructure et fonds immobiliers) dans le monde entier en matière de stratégie, de soutien aux transactions et de création de valeur des portefeuilles. Plus récemment, il a aidé un important investisseur à lancer un incubateur numérique unique en son genre pour les entreprises de son portefeuille.

Vinay est également un membre actif du Centre pour l’avenir du Canada du BCG. À ce titre, il contribue à faire avancer le Canada en offrant ses connaissances et son expertise pour éclairer les questions les plus importantes du pays. Le centre a également pour objectif de réunir des dirigeants du monde des affaires, du gouvernement et du secteur non lucratif afin qu’ils travaillent ensemble pour changer les choses.

Avant de rejoindre l’entreprise, Vinay a pratiqué le droit pendant plusieurs années dans les bureaux new-yorkais de Cravath, Swaine & Moore et Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. Son expérience juridique inclut des fusions d’entreprises privées et publiques, des acquisitions, des alliances stratégiques et des investissements dans de nombreux secteurs.

Vinay est également un membre du conseil d’administration de Capitalize 4 Kids, un organisme à but non lucratif qui vise à résoudre les défis majeurs relatifs à la santé neurologique et mentale des enfants.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • Maîtrise en droit, université de Cambridge
  • Baccalauréat en droit, McGill University

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Private Capital and the Climate Opportunity in Europe

The atmosphere for climate and sustainability investments in Europe is improving. Private equity and venture capital players need a strong strategy to seize this opportunity.
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For Utilities Investors, the War in Ukraine Has Disrupted Expectations

Power and utilities sector investors expect higher prices and more volatility. As they invest in an undervalued sector, they want greater transparency on companies’ energy transition plans.
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Better Climate Financing Depends on Better Data

A new report by The Rockefeller Foundation and Boston Consulting Group finds that without standardized taxonomies, it can be difficult—if not impossible—for catalytic investors to trace financing flows and pinpoint gaps that they can meaningfully target.
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New Data Shows How Private Equity Stacks Up on ESG

An unprecedented effort by private equity firms offers data-driven insights into the progress private companies are making against their ESG goals.
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Le Canada peut être le chef de file mondial de la technologie à faible teneur en carbone, s’il évite les erreurs du passé

Le secteur technologique à faibles émissions de carbone en plein essor du Canada pourrait capter une part démesurée des 21 billions de dollars US en nouveaux investissements d’ici 10ans, mais les dirigeants de tous les secteurs canadiens devront prendre des mesures pour ne pas manquer cette occasion.
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Private Equity Should Take the Lead in Sustainability, Here’s How

Private equity is under increasing pressure to integrate ESG into investment strategies. That is a huge opportunity for the industry--and for society. In a recent issue of Harvard Business Review, BCG experts examine how PE firms can lead the way in sustainable investing.
How Private Equity Can Create Value Through Purpose

How Private Equity Can Create Value Through Purpose

The industry holds clear advantages for making the businesses it invests in more environmentally and socially sustainable. Interviews with leading players point to five priorities.
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Six Pitfalls to Avoid When Mobilizing for Sustainability

Companies are making bold commitments to improve ESG performance. But to successfully deliver on their goals, they must steer clear of these common challenges.
Value Creation in a Decarbonizing Economy

Value Creation in a Decarbonizing Economy

Exactly how the world will reach net zero is unknown, but at a macro level the science and economics define a pretty clear path. Given the magnitude of value at stake during the transition, many leaders are concluding that inaction may be the riskiest strategy of all.

What Role Can the Financial Sector Play in Driving Down Emissions?

BCG's Vinay Shandal shares immediate actions the financial sector must take to support decarbonization.

Private Investors Must Commit as Much as Eight Times More to the Low-Carbon Economy

Private Investors Must Commit as Much as Eight Times More to the Low-Carbon Economy

Which technologies are capturing private investment, where is more investment most needed, who must provide it, and how best can they make the necessary investment decisions? Find out where the smart money is headed.
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How Private Equity Can Converge on ESG Data

Some of the industry’s top general and limited partners are working toward a standard set of metrics for tracking their portfolio companies’ ESG progress.
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