Mirova selected to manage the fund “Objectif biodiversité”

Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to sustainable finance and integrated into the Groupe BPCE, has been selected to manage the fund “Objectif biodiversité”, a pioneering initiative, launched by a consortium of 11 institutional investors, aimed at investing in innovative solutions for biodiversity preservation.

A major challenge  

In a context where biodiversity is more than ever at the heart of environmental issues, Mirova has been selected by a consortium of 11 institutional investors Abeille Assurances (Aéma Group), BNP Paribas Cardif, BPCE Assurances, the Caisse des Dépôts, CNP Assurances, EDF Gestion, MAIF, MACIF (Aéma Group), Malakoff Humanis, Société Générale Assurances, Crédit Agricole Assurances – along with Af2i, to manage the fund “Objectif biodiversité”. This fund, with over €100 million and planned for an initial duration of five years, will focus on small and medium-sized European enterprises that adopt sustainable business models. The goal is clear: to support the transition of companies and invest in solutions that address biodiversity challenges. 

An innovative and collaborative approach

According to the statement released by the consortium, Mirova stands out for its rigorous methodology and ability to build robust portfolios that combine financial performance with environmental impact. The team will rely on data from the CDP, in collaboration with a scientific committee of experts, to assess companies and measure their impact on biodiversity. This rigorous process will ensure that each investment truly contributes to environmental preservation.

“We are thrilled to have been chosen to manage this pioneering fund, which illustrates our commitment to biodiversity preservation and our expertise in responsible investment. We believe that biodiversity will be a key topic for the coming years. It will not only involve investing in innovative small and medium-sized enterprises that provide solutions to biodiversity challenges but also actively engaging with large companies to encourage them to make biodiversity a transformational issue” explained Hervé Guez, Global Head of Listed Assets, Mirova.