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Biden decision signals decline of LNG, increased risk for investors with exposure to fossil fuels Financial watchdog PESP encourages investors to avoid financial risks of their energy investments Statement from Nichole Heil, climate campaigner and researcher at the…
A recent Hawaii Business Magazine story followed the notable increase of private equity influence in Hawaii’s hotels. Hawaii Business Magazine December 18, 2023: Private Equity Owns a Big Chunk of Hawai‘i’s Hotels. Here’s Why That Matters. Private equity…
South Texas Communities and PESP escalate opposition to Rio Grande LNG terminal at Oregon Investment Council meeting OIC faces scrutiny for $350 million Investment in the controversial LNG project Building on recent efforts, South Texas communities,…
An article by KQED highlights the plight of Katrina Turner, a 43-year-old woman with developmental disabilities who suffered abuse and neglect at the Illinois Home, an Enhanced Behavioral Supports Home (EBSH) in California. Despite hopes for better care at…
As previously discussed on the Private Equity Stakeholder Project blog, the property management software corporation RealPage has been under scrutiny from several senators after the…
Tentative Agreement between CWA/TNG Local 37074 and the Private Equity Stakeholder Project is unanimously ratified by bargaining unit members On November 14, 2023 the Private Equity Stakeholder Project Staff Union (PESP-SU), a bargaining unit within the Denver News Guild, CWA/TNG…
New research released by Harvard Medical School highlights concerns about the quality of care in hospitals acquired by private equity firms. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, reveals a 25% increase in “hospital-acquired adverse…
In November, South Texas community activists and tribal groups directly affected by the proposed Rio Grande Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal addressed the Washington State Investment Board (WSIB), demanding the state pension fund seek to halt the polluting LNG project. Despite…
PESP urges BlackRock to halt Rio Grande to prevent significant community and environmental risks Today, BlackRock, which manages a portfolio of $10 trillion, announced a deal to buy private equity firm Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) for…
In light of the growing investor interest in healthcare and the risks associated with private equity ownership of healthcare companies, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project is tracking private equity-backed healthcare acquisitions. Below is a list of private equity healthcare…
New Report Details Harm Caused to Healthcare Industry by Apollo Global Management Findings add to Senate Investigation of Lifepoint Health’s PE owner The comprehensive study, “Apollo’s Stranglehold on Hospitals Harms Patients and Healthcare Workers,”…
Findings add to Senate investigation of Lifepoint Health’s PE owner A new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) reveals how private equity firm Apollo Global Management’s ownership of two major American hospital systems degrades services, hurts…
