Turbo Impact

In this episode of Turbo Impact, Ben Morley, Partner and Director at Boston Consulting Group, joins host Kenny Chen to explore how the ESG Data Convergence Initiative (EDCI) is creating a common language for sustainability across private markets. What began as a collaboration among a small group of GPs and LPs has grown into a global initiative representing more than 500 investors and providing sustainability insights from approximately 9,000 portfolio companies.
 
Drawing on the EDCI benchmark, Ben highlights where private companies are leading, where gaps remain, and how performance evolves over the ownership period. He shares practices that connect sustainability data with commercial outcomes and portfolio company buy-in, while examining the emerging priorities revealed by EDCI’s growing body of insights—and what they could mean for the next phase of private-market value creation.
 
Key Topics Covered
  • Why fragmented sustainability reporting created a collective challenge for private markets
  • How industry-led convergence improves comparability while keeping metrics practical
  • What EDCI data reveals about portfolio performance over the ownership period
  • How leaders build portfolio company buy-in by connecting sustainability with business priorities
  • Turning data and benchmarks into stronger operating and investment decisions
  • Emerging convergence areas across workforce strategy, cybersecurity, and responsible AI
 
Who Should Listen:
Private capital managers, institutional allocators, and corporate leaders
 
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Produced by: Turbo Net Zero

Creators and Guests

Host
Kenny Chen
Managing Partner, Turbo Net Zero
Guest
Ben Morley
Partner, BCG

What is Turbo Impact?

Turbo Impact is a podcast by Turbo Net Zero, exploring how sustainability shapes private capital. We bring together top investors, institutional allocators, and entrepreneurs to discuss how sustainability influences investment and corporate strategies.

Each episode dives into real-world insights on integrating sustainability in private capital. Turbo Impact features candid conversations with industry leaders who turn sustainability challenges into strategic opportunities and meaningful impact.