Demeter pioneer and leader in investment for the ecological and energy transition, reinforced its dynamism in 2022 by successfully investing in 26 new companies, reinvesting in 44 existing portfolio companies and making 4 exits including a spectacular one. This noteworthy performance reflects our expertise, the accelerated growth of our markets and the talent, innovation and know-how of our entrepreneurs.
Our development dynamics accelerates with the the launch of new funds classified “Article 9” in the SFDR including the Innovation for Adaptation and Mitigation fund (IAM) this summer. Reflecting our ESG policy and demonstrating our strong commitment, these Article 9 funds include innovative, in-depth and dedicated methodologies and part of remuneration linked to performance on ESG objectives.
With more than €1.2 billion in assets under management, we are strengthening our business model, which combines financial performance with a commitment to demanding ESG standards. Our portfolio companies’ performance indicators are testament to this: in 2022, their combined activities made it possible to avoid 7.6 million tonnes of CO2 emissions and 37 TWh of energy consumption (+50% and +61% respectively vs 2021).
Our ESG & Impact Report 2023 is available: DEMETER ESG & Impact Report 2023