Stream A: Investing in Defence: opportunity set or ESG contradiction? (Chatham House Rules)

18 Nov 2026
Private Equity
  • How defence has re-entered the investable universe for private equity
  • How have sustainability policies been reinterpreted versus rewritten in response to defence opportunities
  • Where capital is flowing across the defence value chain (technology, infrastructure, supply chains)
  • How investors are balancing returns with ESG positioning and LP scrutiny
Moderator
Penelope Curwen
Penelope Curwen, Sustainability Executive - Cinven
Speakers
Harriet Assem
Harriet Assem, Head of Sustainability Policy - UK Private Capital
Matteo Millone
Matteo Millone, Senior Responsible Investment Portfolio Manager - Global Private Equity - APG Asset Management
Alvar de Wolff
Alvar de Wolff, Head of Sustainability & Responsible Investing - Parcom
Simon Abrams
Simon Abrams, Director - Elpis Impact