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Real impact also requires social outcomes
Interview
Impact investing looks at a company's products or services and their positive social or environmental impact, whereas ESG investing does not.
Self-sacrifice to stabilise inflation
Column
By raising interest rates in the way they do, central banks are calling on our willingness to self-sacrifice. Why is no one wondering whether that is normal?
Regulators target unsustainable fashion
Column
the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles recognizes the dire environmental consequences of the fashion industry’s current business model and production practices.
Bank on a mission - Southern Bancorp
Investment
Southern Bancorp is active in rural communities in the poorer parts of the USA. Triodos Microfinance Fund has an equity stake in this bank, which combines traditional banking services with financial development tools and public policy advocacy.
There comes a point when enough is enough
Column
Excessive remuneration differences smack of self-interest and nepotism, rather than the effect of market mechanisms. Time to do something about this, writes Hans Stegeman in his new column.
Executive remuneration
News
How to curb the trend of excessive CEO pay? Listen to professor Xavier Baeten, investment analyst Fabian Meijs, and Hans Stegeman discuss this hot topic.
Macro Monthly #6 - Energy and poverty
News
In our podcast series Macro Monthly, Investment Strategists Maritza Cabezas, Joeri de Wilde, and Hans Stegeman discuss current economic topics and political developments. Listen to episode 6: 'Energy and poverty'.
Scaling-up financing for renewable energy in emerging markets
Column
Now is the time to scale up investment in renewable energy in emerging markets, argues Maritza Cabezas in her new column. Let's not waste a good opportunity to improve the balance between development and environment.
Population reduction is not the silver bullet, either
Column
Sorry, but no, population reduction is not the way to become more sustainable, argues Hans Stegeman in his new column. “It takes decades before such a policy takes effect and we simply don’t have that time.
New investment Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund
Investment
Triodos Renewable Energy Transition Europe Fund establishes joint venture with German cleantech EINHUNDERT to finance rooftop solar systems for multi-tenant buildings.

Press releases

18 August 2022
Triodos Investment Management in the first half year of 2022
In the first half of 2022, Triodos Investment Management’s assets under management decreased to EUR 5.7 billion (end of 2022: EUR 6.4 billion). Compared to the year-end figures of 2021, the total volume of the assets under management decreased by 10.5%. The main reason for the decrease of the assets
15 August 2022
Dimitri Willems appointed as Fund Manager Triodos Pioneer Impact Fund
Triodos Investment Management has appointed Dimitri Willems as Fund Manager of Triodos Pioneer Impact Fund as per 15 august 2022.
02 August 2022
Willy Bulsink appointed as Fund Manager Triodos Groenfonds
Triodos Investment Management has appointed Willy Bulsink as Fund Manager of Triodos Groenfonds as per 1 August 2022.
22 July 2022
Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund reopens for new investor inflow
After temporarily closing for investor inflow, the fund is resuming its regular subscription and redemption scheme.
05 May 2022
Triodos Investment Management publishes annual reports and AGM agenda Dutch funds
The AGM’s will be held on 17 June 2022 in the office of Triodos Bank at estate De Reehorst in Driebergen.
01 April 2022
Julian Kramer appointed as Commercial Director at Triodos Investment Management
Triodos Investment Management has appointed Julian Kramer as Commercial Director as per 1 April 2022.
31 March 2022
Triodos Investment Management launches new fund focused on children’s wellbeing and development
The equivalent of 0.1% of the fund’s NAV will be donated yearly by Triodos IM to support UNICEF programmes.
17 March 2022
Triodos Investment Management in 2021
In 2021, Triodos Investment Management’s assets under management increased by 17% to EUR 6.4 billion (end of 2020: EUR 5.4 billion).
03 February 2022
Arjan Palthe joins Triodos Investment Management as Fund Manager Triodos Global Equities Impact Fund
Triodos Investment Management has appointed Arjan Palthe as Fund Manager of Triodos Global Equities Impact Fund as per 1 February 2022.
03 February 2022
Vuk Srdanovic appointed as Investor Relations Manager Nordics at Triodos Investment Management
Vuk Srdanovic joins Triodos Investment Management’s Business Development and Investor Relations Team as Investor Relations Manager for the Nordics.

Impact Equities and Bonds

Engaging with companies about executive remuneration
Long read
Our responsibility as an impact investor is to encourage balanced and fair remuneration policies and practices, limiting excessive CEO remuneration and reducing the pay gap in listed companies.
Climate change engagement
Case Study
In July 2020, we initiated the climate change engagement project. The goal of this project is to encourage our portfolio companies to set science-based emissions targets, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
German FNG Label awards Triodos IMs listed equity and bond funds with highest possible rating
News
The Triodos IM Impact Equity and Bond Funds have all been awarded the highest possible FNG rating, obtaining three stars for the fourth time in a row.
Fashion deserves sustainable material sourcing
Long read
The fashion industry has a strong environmental and social impact. There's an urgent need for a more sustainable production process, which already starts at the beginning of the supply chain – with the responsible sourcing of raw materials.
The evolution of responsible fashion investment
Long read
As an impact investor Triodos IM has a dynamic approach to sustainability. A change in our investment approach can lead to former favorites being replaced by new ones. A case in point is sustainable fashion investment.
A makeover for fast fashion
Interview
The current production processes and consumption of fast fashion are unsustainable. Investment Strategists Johanna K. Schmidt and Tanja Vocke advocate for the industry to immediately shift gears into transition.
Sustainability leaders in their field
Case Study
Evonik, Meidensha and Sekisui House are sustainability leaders in the field of mobility and infrastructure. They are part of our Impact Equity and Bond funds’ portfolios.
German FNG Label awards Triodos IMs listed equity and bond funds with highest possible rating
News
All Triodos IM funds that invest in listed equity and bonds have been awarded with the highest possible FNG rating, obtaining three stars for their advanced and thorough sustainability strategy.
Comparing companies - Toyota and Tesla
Case Study
To qualify for investment, companies' sustainability profile is thoroughly analysed. Toyota passes the test, Tesla does not.
The clothing industry during and after corona
Case Study
The impact of the corona pandemic on the clothing industry is enormous. Why are things going wrong in production chains right now? And how can we use this time as a catalyst for a fairer fashion system?

Financial Inclusion

More investments with a gender lens
Column
A post-pandemic recovery positive for gender equality requires looking for new investment opportunities that allow some catching up. These opportunities will have to be looked at through a gender lens, as gender neutrality is often not enough.
Frank Streppel elected in the Board of the Social Performance Task Force
News
Frank Streppel, Head of Investments Financial Inclusion at Triodos IM, has been elected as a Board Member of the Social Performance Task Force.
How COVID-19 is changing financial inclusion
Column
A seasoned impact investing specialist with more than 20 years’ expertise Frank Streppel reflects on the impact that COVID-19 is having on the financial inclusion sector and shares his views on how he believes this impact occurs in four stages.
Fintech and innovative credit solutions
Interview
Closely collaborating and cooperating on strategy and risk management, Triodos IM's financial inclusion funds increasingly invest in fintech, innovation and IT infrastructure. Fund Managers Justina Alders-Sheya and Tim Crijns explain more.
Coordination principles to support the microfinance sector
News
Together with leading microfinance and impact fund managers, Triodos IM has signed a MoU on debt refinancing coordination principles to support the sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The role of financial inclusion in addressing the impact of COVID-19
Strategy insights
The COVID-19 crisis hits the most vulnerable people the hardest in their health and economic situation. Triodos IM is strongly committed to supporting the business environment in emerging markets as the foundation to recover from the crisis.
Financiera Desyfin in Costa Rica
Investment
Financiera Desyfin is a regulated deposit-taking finance company. It began operations in 1991 and is now the leading factoring and lending company to small and medium-sized enterprises in Costa Rica.
Global fintech investors team up to promote responsible digital finance
News
Triodos Investment Management commits to the Guidelines for Investing in Responsible Digital Financial Services aimed at spreading the benefits of the fintech revolution more widely.
Including the excluded
Interview
Dirk Elsen, Director Emerging Markets, on how the microfinance strategy has evolved to address the global challenge of serving the unbanked.
Building an impactful fintech portfolio
Long read
Caspar Sprokel and Farah Chams share their insights in Triodos IM’s investment approach and the next steps in actively growing a highly diverse fintech portfolio in emerging markets.

Energy and Climate

Triodos tops global table for financing of clean energy projects
News
For the sixth year running, Triodos has topped the Clean Energy Pipeline global league table for most clean energy deals executed by a bank, after financing more than USD 433 million in 2020.
We must act now to address the climate emergency
Column
In its recent vision paper on energy & climate, Triodos Bank urges all stakeholders to take action now. Itske Lulof, Director Energy & Climate, explains the Bank's position.
Leaning into the climate challenge
Interview
Triodos IM’s Director of Energy and Climate discusses the journey that brought her to Triodos and shares her views on the role that Triodos IM could play in this sector.
Climate's fate is in the hands of impact investors
Interview
"How capital is allocated in the coming five years will determine life on Earth for the next 300," urges Christiana Figueres, former UN Executive Secretary.
Upholding the Paris Climate Agreement
Strategy insights
Amidst political uncertainty, climate change has never been more relevant. How do we maintain the momentum following the Paris Climate Agreement?
New investment Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund
Investment
Triodos Renewable Energy Transition Europe Fund establishes joint venture with German cleantech EINHUNDERT to finance rooftop solar systems for multi-tenant buildings.
Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund invests in WindSpace
Investment
Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund has added a new company to its investment portfolio. The fund recently acquired a minority stake in Danish wind and solar park developer WindSpace.
Triodos Groenfonds invests in Circularity European Growth Fund II
Investment
Further diversifying its portfolio, Triodos Groenfonds invested EUR 10 million in Circularity European Growth Fund II (CEGF), a private equity fund investing in European circular economy businesses.
Majority stake in utility-scale energy storage system
Investment
Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund has acquired a majority stake in a utility scale lithium-ion energy storage system in the Netherlands which is developed and operated by Netherlands based Iwell.
Supporting the energy transition in Vietnam through rooftop solar power
Investment
Triodos funds provide a USD 16 million loan, earmarked for renewable energy projects, to EVNFinance. This company is a frontrunner in financing renewable energy in Vietnam.

Sustainable Food and Agriculture

The urgency for sustainable food production
Strategy insights
Producers, consumers, and investors need to understand the risks of factory farming and examine how food is produced.
Let's talk about soil
Long read
PYMWYMIC and Triodos IM released a guide on how impact investing can restore and cultivate healthy soil.
Revolutionising the food supply chain
Investment
CrowdFarming is an online marketplace based in Spain, which connects European farmers directly to sustainability conscious consumers.
Triodos Food Transition Europe Fund exits Naty
Investment
Triodos Food Transition Europe Fund has announced its exit of Sweden-based Naty, a global leader in plant-based diapers and other sanitary products, from the portfolio.
Triodos Food Transition Europe Fund invests in CrowdFarming
Press Release
The fund has obtained a minority shareholding in CrowdFarming, the leading European impact platform for the direct sale of organic products.
"Investing in trailblazers with impact”
Interview
Triodos Food Transition Europe Fund invests in European companies that contribute to the crucial transition to a resilient, sustainable and fair food system. The urgency for this has increased significantly in 2020, says Isabelle Laurencin.
Naturfrisk
Case Study
Naturfrisk Group (Naturfrisk) produces high quality, organic bottled soft drinks, beers and distilled drinks and sells them throughout Denmark and Europe.
Isabelle Laurencin appointed as Fund Manager Triodos Food Transition Europe Fund
Press Release
Triodos Investment Management has appointed Isabelle Laurencin, who has been part of the fund team since the beginning of 2019, as Fund Manager.
Farmy’s competitive edge is changing online grocery shopping
Interview
The two founders of Farmy, portfolio company of Triodos Food Transition Europe Fund, tell in this interview about their business model and talk about their growth ambitions.
Change food systems now!
Interview
Reasserting our call for urgent changes across value chains that can create a more socially and ecologically balanced food system, Nelleke Veenstra and Isabelle Laurencin tell how Triodos IM contributes to the much-needed shift during the COVID-19.

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