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Processed food companies are highly dependent on the agribusiness sector. They therefore have a key role to play in protecting biodiversity. They also have a major interest in doing so, as the destruction of ecosystems has a direct impact on their business model and the long-term sustainability of their businesses. Adapting practices and changing behaviour is a vital response to consumer and shareholder expectations, whose awareness regarding the environmental impact of production methods and supply chains is increasing constantly. As an investor, Ostrum Asset Management (Ostrum AM) uses stewardship, dialogue and voting policy to curb the most harmful practices and encourage sustainable innovation. 

Nathalie Beauvir-Rodes, senior impact bonds analyst, and Olivier Vietti, senior fixed-income fund manager at Ostrum Asset Management, tell us about the just transition and how it translates into responsible investment.

Upon the release of the 3rd part of the IPCC report and in a context of major energy stress, Philippe Waechter, Head of the economic research department, Stéphane Déo, Head of markets strategy and Nathalie Pistre, Head of Research & SRI provide insights on the impact of the current crisis on the trajectory of decarbonation: peak emissions to occur before 2025, need for truly ambitious climate policies and low-carbon technologies that will serve as an accelerator but should not be an alibi for inaction.

Investors have a crucial role to play in developing responsible investment, as according to Natixis Investment Managers’ 2021 Investor Insights Report, 70% of investors worldwide want to make a positive impact with their investments. Engagement with corporates on these themes – across both equity and bond investments – is a major driver for responsible practices, but just how can we successfully develop engagement and galvanize this virtuous trend? Find out more from Nathalie Pistre, Head of Research and SRI at Ostrum Asset Management, and Laure Delahousse, Deputy CEO of the French Asset Management Association (Association Française de la Gestion Financière) in our latest episode of the Green Momentum series.

Ostrum AM signs the latest Global Investor Statement to Governments on the Climate Crisis.