Impact Insights by Asteria Investment Managers

It is now harder than ever to discern between genuine climate leadership and unfounded greenwashing due to the quick acceleration of corporate climate pledges and the fragmentation of approaches. Corporate climate engagement is no longer an option; it's a strategic necessity. Businesses are stepping up to reduce emissions, invest in renewables, and drive sustainability. It's more than a trend; it's a commitment to a greener, more prosperous future. Do corporate climate engagements have a real impact? Find out in the latest podcast episode of our Head of Research, @Natacha Guerdat🌱💼 #ClimateEngagement #Sustainability #BusinessResponsibility #ImpactInvesting #AsteriaIM #AsteriaInvestmentManagers

Countries committed to lowering greenhouse gas emissions under the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement, but as carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere continue to rise, the Earth is warming up alarmingly. We discuss this topic with Natacha Guerdat, Head of Research at Asteria IM.

Natacha Guerdat, Head of Research at Asteria IM helps us clarify the difference between these two terms commonly used in sustainability.

If you are interested in sustainability-linked investment solutions within the European Union, you might have heard about the new regulations called SFDR. In this episode, our guest, Natacha Guerdat explains what these regulations are.

How can pension funds get started with impact investing? Where are they now in terms of sustainable investing?

How can we measure the biodiversity impact of a portfolio? Why is it challenging? Does it give actionable numbers?  What data should be available to enhance the current state-of-the-art methods? What is the role of the financial industry in this whole story about transition risk?

To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050, significant investment in sustainable and resilient infrastructure is required. How to choose the most impactful infrastructure project?

COP27, the conference of parties’ number 27 held in Sharm el Sheik, brought together more than 45,000 participants to share ideas, solutions, and build partnerships and coalitions around climate action. Natacha Guerdat, Head of Research at Asteria IM wraps up the main takeaways from this event.

In recent years, "blending" has become a common development finance term. There is some confusion about its meaning, how it works and how it fosters development.

Demand for Private Debt is growing among investors in 2022 but what is driving this trend?