Impact figures

250,000households provided with clean electricity

400,000tonnes of CO₂ emissions avoided from sustainable energy projects

Energy and Climate

Transforming our present energy system will lead to a higher quality of life, contribute to a low-carbon economy and avoid irreparable damage to our planet.

Today's global challenges

Climate change in many ways is the overarching challenge the world faces today. It is closely connected with poverty, health and security. Access to energy is an important precondition for social and economic development. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were created to make these issues more tangible and concrete. By focusing on the transition to renewable energy and on increasing energy access and efficiency we actively contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change, and to fulfilling many of the SDGs.

Read our vision paper Towards a low carbon economy (.pdf) to learn more about our position on renewable energy and climate change

Our mission

We provide investors with opportunities to invest directly in the energy transition and system transformation through funds that finance renewable energy, stimulate more efficient use, and improve access. All of which aim to ensure an affordable and reliable supply of clean energy.

Impact goals

1. Increase renewable energy generation and improve access

Increase renewable energy generation and improve access to renewable energy, especially in developing countries and emerging economies, both of which are needed to replace fossil fuel-based capacity.

2. Limit energy demand

The goal is to limit energy demand where possible. Furthermore, it is about making the energy supply more efficient and decreasing the CO2 footprint.

3. Improve reliability

Improve the reliability of the renewable energy system by investing in solutions that make the system more stable and robust, so that it can increasingly become a reliable alternative for the fossil fuel-based system.

4. Energy democracy

Improve the awareness and involvement of the general public in order to make a big, systemic shift in the energy transition.

Investment approach

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Meet our fund managers

Angeles Toledo

Fund Manager

Angeles Toledo is Fund Manager of Triodos Groenfonds since January 2018 and has over 15 years of experience in the financial sector. She has fulfilled several positions, with a focus on fixed income, private equity and investments in developing countries. She has worked at ACTIAM as fund/portfolio manager of the ASN Groenprojectenfonds. Angeles holds a Master in International Finance and a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering.

Vincent van Haarlem

Fund Manager Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund

Vincent van Haarlem is Fund Manager Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund (previously known as Triodos Renewables Europe Fund) for Triodos Investment Management. Before joining Triodos IM in 2014, he worked in the energy sector in the fields of project finance and private equity for over ten years. Vincent van Haarlem holds a MSc in Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam as well as an MBA from IE Business School, Madrid.

Karel Nierop

Fund Manager

Karel is Fund Manager of Hivos-Triodos Fund Foundation at Triodos Investment Management. His prime focus is to diversify the fund beyond financial inclusion towards investing in scalable SMEs active in renewable energy and sustainable agriculture value chains. Karel joined the Emerging Markets team at Triodos IM in 2012 and worked as Senior Investment Officer for South Asia. Prior to joining Triodos IM, Karel worked in Nepal as a financial advisor for a local hydropower project. He gained banking experience at the corporate banking department of Rabobank in The Netherlands, where he was involved in a wide range of sectors including renewable energy. Karel graduated from the Hotel Management School Maastricht and holds a Master’s from the Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Greig Blackie

Associate Fund Manager

Greig joined Triodos Investment Management in 2020. Prior to that, Greig was an Investment Consultant at Mercer in London, providing strategic investment and risk management advice to large UK-based institutional investors. Greig also worked for Mercer’s Fiduciary Management business, focused on developing and enhancing European-based institutional investor’s sustainable investment strategies and integrating ESG considerations throughout their portfolios. Furthermore, Greig has experience developing Mercer’s Private Markets solutions, which include Debt and Equity fund of funds with sustainability themes. Greig holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification, the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and an honours degree in Accountancy with Finance BAcc from the University of Glasgow. He is also a Member of the CFA Institute.

Renewable energy emerging markets specialists

Gerrit-Jan Brunink

Senior Investment Manager

Gerrit-Jan Brunink is Senior Investment Manager and has been leading renewable energy investments in emerging markets at Triodos IM since he joined in 2007. In this capacity he has been on the board of several investee companies with a renewable energy focus. Before joining Triodos IM, Gerrit-Jan worked at FMO, the Dutch Development Bank, as a Senior Investment Officer in Africa and Asia for the Least Developed Countries Infrastructure Fund. He started his career at ABN-AMRO as Account Manager Global Clients in Amsterdam. Gerrit-Jan holds an MSc in Economics from Erasmus University in Rotterdam.

Marius Groenenberg

Senior Investment Manager

Marius Groenenberg joined Triodos IM in 2004 as Senior Investment Manager. His focus lies with energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, especially wind, solar and hydro, in Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. He has also served as advisor for several European wind and solar PV developers in emerging markets. Before joining Triodos IM, Marius worked two years at Fortis Bank Nederland as Senior Relationship Manager and Credit Analyst, and 12 years at ING as Senior Relationship Manager Business Banking. He holds Master degree from Arnhem University of Applied Sciences.

Altynai Valikhanova

Senior Investment Manager

Altynai Valikhanova joined Triodos IM in 2016 as Senior Investment Officer. Prior to joining Triodos IM, she worked for 10 years in the Central Asian Office of the German Development Bank, KFW, where she was responsible for financial sector and social infrastructure projects in Kirgizstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Before this, she worked for more than 13 years in the financial sector in Kazakhstan. She started her career at Kazkommertbank, the largest commercial bank of Kazakhstan, where she worked in the retail business and investment banking departments. Altynai holds Master of Law in Banking and Finance Law from the London School of Economics and MSc in Environmental Sciences and Policy from the Central European University in Budapest.

Renewable energy Europe specialists

Corine van Woudenberg

Senior Investment Manager

Corine van Woudenberg joined Triodos IM in September 2007 as Investment Officer. For the past 5 years she works as Senior Investment Officer on asset management and project development of onshore wind and solar projects across Europe. Previously, she worked 7 years at Eneco as an analyst and project analyst in the energy sector. Corinne holds a Masters degree in Business and Managerial Economics from Erasmus University.

Stef Beusmans

Senior Investment Manager

Stefan Beusmans joined Triodos IM in September 2016. He is responsible for monitoring/asset management, origination and execution of renewable energy deals in Europe. Previously, he worked 9 years for Rabobank most of which in energy sector, In his last position of Vice President he was responsible for monitoring, origination and execution of project finance (renewables and infrastructure) deals in Europe. Stef holds an MBA in Finance from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Bastiaan Gielink

Investment Manager

Gielink joined Triodos IM in 2019 and is involved in the acquisition of new assets as well as managing current investments. Prior to joining the fund, Bastiaan worked for 3 years at J.P. Morgan’s Investment Banking Division in London and over 2 years for a boutique strategy consultant in Amsterdam, specialised in energy and sustainability. In his banking and constancy roles, Bastiaan has been involved in various acquisitions, Commercial Due Diligences and strategy projects, of which several in the renewable energy space. Bastiaan holds a Masters degree in Corporate Finance and Banking from the Duisenberg School of Finance.

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Energy and Climate

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