Ardian, a world-leading private investment house, and aDryada, a French operator for forest restoration and biodiversity, announce the launch of Averrhoa Nature-Based Solutions. This strategy, entirely dedicated to large-scale nature-based projects, aims to generate a significant impact in favor of the climate, biodiversity and in respect to local communities. It will deploy around Euro 1.5 billion worth of projects and capital worldwide, mainly in emerging markets and developing economies, as well as local populations.
Ardian and aDryada join forces to build and develop a portfolio of projects by combining their expertise. Together, aDryada and Ardian already benefit from significant experience in investing in energy transition and reforestation projects. They will be able to identify quality projects and support their long-term development with states and local communities.
The Averrhoa Nature-Based Solutions' strategy meets the criteria of an impact fund with the aim of reducing global GHG emissions, in accordance with article 9 of the European SFDR regulation. The Averrhoa Nature-Based Solutions fund will be managed by Ardian France, with aDryada acting as advisor.
“Ardian aims to be a world leading investor in nature restoration projects. In line with the Paris Agreement’s objective to limit temperature rises to 1.5°C by 2050, our projects will make an important contribution to capturing around 5Gt per year of unavoidable carbon emissions by that date. With this strategic partnership with aDryada, Ardian brings a rigorous solution that respects local communities to the carbon neutrality and biodiversity preservation objectives of its customers, portfolio companies and industrial partners.” Mathias Burghardt, Member of the Executive Committee and Head of Infrastructure, Ardian.
