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In this episode of the Financing the Economy podcast, Nick Smith speaks with Jeff Cohen, Managing Director and Head of ESG & Sustainability at Oak Hill Advisors, about the ESG Integrated Disclosure Project (ESG IDP) and its role in improving transparency and standardisation in ESG reporting for private credit. They discuss how the IDP helps streamline ESG disclosures, reduces the reporting burden for companies, and ensures investors receive decision-useful data. Jeff also shares insights on the evolving regulatory landscape, the growing focus on financial materiality in ESG reporting, and the future direction of the IDP.