01 October 2024 News

Equitix announces upgrade of European Fund II to Article 9 SFDR

We’re delighted to announce the upgrade of our European product strategy to Article 9 SFDR, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable investments.

We are pleased to announce the successful upgrade amendment of our European Fund II and objective to disclose under Article 9 of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). This milestone highlights our dedication to investing in sustainable assets making sustainable investments that contribute to the next generation of critical infrastructure across Europe, while integrating sustainability considerations throughout the entire investment process and reporting.

Over the previous year, we have expanded our dedicated sustainability team and strengthened our integration processes, ensuring we are well-positioned to demonstrate leadership in this area. With this upgrade milestone, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering a sustainable future through investments that deliver measurable benefits both for today and for future generations.

Equitix CEO, Hugh Crossley said:

“Upgrading our investment strategy and objective to align with Article 9 SFDR reflects our long-term vision to invest in assets which generate strong returns while also delivering positive social and environmental impacts.

We are proud of our strong, sustainable investment processes and the growth of our team, which has enabled us to meet the high standards required for this upgrade.”

ESG and Sustainability Director, Joe Robinson added;

“This is a significant step forward for Equitix in our continued drive to improve our sustainable investment capabilities in line with investor demand”.

For queries relating to Article 9 SFDR and how Equitix implements this into its European product strategy, contact IR@equitix.com