A Pioneering Approach in the Fight Against Climate Change

Jean-Philippe DESMARTIN * Directeur de l'Investissement responsable, Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management (France). Contact : jp.desmartin@edr.com.

Johnny EL HACHEM ** Chef Executive Officer (CEO), Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity.

The Covid-19 crisis has served as a reminder of the importance of sustainable development. Jean-Philippe Desmartin, Head of Responsible Investments at Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management (France), and Johnny El Hachem, CEO, Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity, explain their strategies to combat climate change. Back in 2017, Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management (France) adopted a climate road map to take climate issues into account with the objective of gradually decarbonising investments. Private Equity takes a long term approach and can therefore act as a conduit towards a more resilient world. Climate change risks and challenges are huge but they also offer numerous investment opportunities.