Climate Asset Management Ranked as Top Fund Manager in Global and European Categories at Agri Investor Awards 2024

Climate Asset Management, the dedicated natural capital asset manager, has once again demonstrated its expertise by securing top honours at the Agri Investor Global Awards 2024.

The company has been recognized across multiple categories, underscoring its unwavering commitment to generating financial returns while enhancing biodiversity, protecting ecosystems, and driving the transition to a net zero and nature positive world.

Award highlights include:

• 1st place in the Natural Capital Fund Manager of the Year (Global) category
• 1st place in the Fund Manager of the Year (Europe) category
• 2nd place in the Farmland Fund Manager of the Year (Global) category
• 2nd place in the Equity Fundraising of the Year (Global) category – for the Natural Capital Fund
• 2nd place in the Deal of the Year (Europe) category – for the acquisition of a 1,900-hectare Iberian nut orchard

A Testament to Excellence in Natural Capital Investment

The Agri Investor Global Awards celebrate excellence and innovation across firms, funds, deals, and exits[1]. Recognizing achievements in fund management, investment strategies, and impactful deals, these awards spotlight organizations that are shaping the future of natural capital investment. Climate Asset Management’s performance across multiple categories reinforces its reputation as a driving force in aligning investment with nature-positive outcomes.

Key Milestones That Drove Success

Final Close of Natural Capital Fund and Nature-Based Carbon Fund: In September 2024, Climate Asset Management successfully raised over $1 billion across its two natural capital strategies (Natural Capital Fund and Nature-Based Carbon Fund) from a diverse range of institutional and corporates investors globally, marking a significant milestone for the firm.

Commitment to TNFD Disclosures: In January 2024, Climate Asset Management became a TNFD Early Adopter, committing to align its fund reporting with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) recommendations by the financial year 2025.

Strategic Land Acquisition to Enhance Ecosystem Services: Climate Asset Management continues to deploy capital from its Natural Capital Fund into regenerative agriculture and sustainable forestry projects worldwide. Notable investments include:

• Iberian Farmland Acquisition: The acquisition of 1,900 hectares of farmland from Borges Agricultural & Industrial Nuts will transition to regenerative management practices, with over 10% of the land managed specifically for biodiversity restoration.
• World’s Largest Macadamia Orchard: By converting 8,500 hectares of degraded pastureland into a sustainable agroforestry system, this initiative aims to restore soil health, enhance biodiversity, and support local communities by creating employment opportunities and contributing to long-term climate resilience.

Commitment to Long-term Impact and Sustainable Growth

“We are honoured to be recognized across multiple categories at the Agri Investor Global Awards 2024,” said Martin Berg, CEO at Climate Asset Management. “These awards reflect the dedication of our team, the trust of our investors, and our relentless focus on generating positive outcomes for nature and society while delivering strong financial returns.”

ENDS

About Climate Asset Management

Climate Asset Management was formed in 2020 as a joint venture of HSBC Asset Management and Pollination, with the ambition to grow the world’s leading asset management company dedicated to natural capital. It aims to provide investment solutions that are good for nature, people, and our planet. Climate Asset Management’s investment strategies seek to work across landscapes to build resilience whilst generating returns. Through its Natural Capital Strategy, it aims to deliver attractive, long-term risk return outcomes and create impact at scale by protecting and restoring vital biodiversity. Through its Nature Based Carbon Strategy, it aims to unlock the supply of high impact carbon credits for corporates and investors seeking to achieve net zero.

Issued in the UK by Climate Asset Management Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK (FRN 944222). Its registered address is at 3 More London Riverside, London SE1 2AQ, United Kingdom

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[1] https://www.agriinvestor.com/agri-investor-global-awards-2024-enter-now/

Media contacts
Kanika Sharma – Marketing and Communications, Climate Asset Management
kanika.sharma@climateassetmanagement.com