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PESP Healthcare Research and Campaign Manager Eileen O’Grady participated in a workshop hosted by National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) and the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) to discuss the recent explosion of private equity investment in behavioral health.
Following a Buzzfeed investigation of abuse and neglect of people with disabilities in KKR’s BrightSpring Health Services, Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Ron Wyden, Bernie Sanders, and Patty Murray sent a five-page letter asking KKR to disclose any facilities that…
The Nation reported on how White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi spent the Trump years at law firms that represented fossil fuel companies and private equity giants profiteering from the climate crisis. The Nation, May 17, 2022: Biden’s…
Rio Grande LNG in Texas The Rio Grande LNG terminal poses significant risks for South Texas communities and investors across the country. Exporting LNG may not align with the 1.5 degree warming targets of the Paris Agreement.
The private equity industry has touted its contributions to the US economy by employing millions of workers. However, since private equity firms acquire companies with existing workers, they often do not create new jobs. Studies show that private equity takeovers…
Private equity describes the investment of equity capital in private companies. Private equity firms purchase ownership stakes in these private companies that are specifically not listed on a stock exchange. The hope for these firms is an increase in value…
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PESP Theory of Change We seek to research and hold private equity companies accountable for the impacts they have on the people and planet. PESP commits to uplifting the voices of people who are directly impacted by the private equity…
Vision To bring transparency and accountability to the private equity industry and empower impacted communities. Mission The mission of the Private Equity Stakeholder Project is to identify, engage, and connect stakeholders affected by private equity with the goal of engaging…
