Essential infrastructure: connecting today for tomorrow
Ardian Infrastructure is an international leader in essential infrastructures.
Innovation is key to increase the operational efficiency of the infrastructure itself, but it also enables to improve its environmental and societal impact. We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our infrastructure investments in line with global climate change agreements. As part of our commitment, we are developing a major renewable energy portfolio and introducing energy efficiency policies in all portfolio companies.
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$31bn
of AUM
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70+
investments since 2005
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€1Bn+
capacity of equity per deal
An international leader in infrastructure
We invest in essential infrastructure, working closely with an international network of industrial partners. We have completed a series of strategically important transactions in Europe and the Americas, becoming the second-largest owner of toll roads in the world, an airport operator serving more than 74m passengers a year, and a renewable energy producer with over 3.5GW of installed capacity.
Effective and inclusive stakeholder engagement
The assets we own are essential to the prosperity of communities and countries. High-quality transport networks, fast and stable telecommunications, reliable and sustainable sources of energy and health services are vital for economic and social development. We build trusting relationships with public and private stakeholders to support sustainable development that brings broad social benefits.
Anticipating the future of infrastructure: digital for climate
We lead our sector in researching the opportunities that digitalization creates in our asset class. The market is facing technological disruption as physical assets are combined with digital services to create new propositions. This changes both the way people access the essential infrastructure around them, and the means of value creation for investors and communities.
Towards a sustainable vision for infrastructure
In line with Ardian’s long-term commitment to invest responsibly and sustainably, our team is constantly exploring how to help improve the impact of infrastructure on the environment and reduce carbon emissions through technological innovation, energy efficiency, increased use of green power, etc. As part of this asset management work stream, we support all our management teams in undertaking measurable carbon reduction initiatives.
We are invested in the Energy Transition
With Hy24 and portfolio company Geosel we are invested in the energy transition!
Discover how Pierre-Etienne Franc and Laurent Fayollas are unlocking the future of global investment in the hydrogen economy to reach net zero by 2050.
And see how we're already making that transition with Geosel, an Ardian Infrastructure portfolio company, from oil to hydrogen storage in the beautiful land of Manosque, France.
Our Scope
![astructure Transport](/sites/default/files/styles/item_article/public/2020-07/AdobeStock_217903439.jpg?h=f96c1e21&itok=Kgyea52p)
We target high quality transportation networks such as toll roads, airports and rail-lines.
![Infrastructure Energy sector EWE](/sites/default/files/styles/item_article/public/2020-07/EWE.png?h=2992ba0a&itok=uUuHoSYZ)
We are a major energy player and active in the full energy supply chain with a strong commitment to sustainable energy.
![Telecom infrastructure](/sites/default/files/styles/item_article/public/2020-07/AdobeStock_216594426.jpg?h=094e61da&itok=phapfMS_)
We target the entire range of telecom infrastructures including mobile and fiber networks, cell towers and data centers.
The team
Ardian Infrastructure has more than 60 investment professionals based in Paris, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Luxembourg, New York and Santiago de Chile. They operate as a single team on transactions across Europe and the Americas.
"Ardian is more than a financial investor in infrastructure. We have the scale and expertise of a leading industrial player, with a deep understanding of how digitalization and climate change are transforming our asset class."
![Mathias Burghardt](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-07/Mathias_Burghardt__0.jpg?h=1b96a7d1&itok=DsAl4g99)
Executive Vice-President, Vice-Chairman of the Executive Committee, CEO of Ardian France and Head of Infrastructure
![Laurent Fayollas](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-01/Fayollas_Laurent_103574.jpg?h=bad93314&itok=uthbFYE5)
Member of the Executive Committee, Deputy Head of Infrastructure, Hy24 President
![Stefano Mion](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-01/Mion-Stefano-105769.jpg?h=fc915354&itok=tIOuwsyj)
Co-Head of Infrastructure Americas
![Mark Voccola](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-01/Voccola_Mark_200106.jpg?h=fc915354&itok=E0WRDc4o)
Co-Head of Infrastructure Americas
![Juan Angoitia](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-01/ANGOITIA-GRIJALBA-Juan.jpg?h=742da95f&itok=LgHvqkRU)
Co-Head of Infrastructure Europe
![Benoit Gaillochet](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-01/Gaillochet_Benoit_103731.jpg?h=bad93314&itok=Z0D1TPyT)
Co-Head of Infrastructure Europe
![Amir Sharifi](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-01/Sharifi_Amir_105663.jpg?h=5dbcd0b6&itok=Uy7H-eD_)
Senior Managing Director & CIO Hy24
![Simo Santavirta](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2020-04/Santavirta-Simo.jpg?h=99845b44&itok=6w_Yxc5_)
Head of Asset Management Infrastructure & Senior Managing Director
![Daniel Graf Von Der Schulenburg](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2021-04/von_der_Schulenburg_Daniel.jpg?h=55db856e&itok=ao5_gtzO)
Head of Infrastructure Germany, Benelux & Northern Europe & Senior Managing Director
![Marion Calcine](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-01/Calcine_Marion_104441.jpg?h=1b96a7d1&itok=qE_v_RqF)
Chief Investment Officer Infrastructure, Member of the Ardian France Executive Board & Senior Managing Director
![Thierry Denoyel](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-01/Denoyel_Thierry_103316.jpg?h=fc915354&itok=wDXGAXuk)
Chief Operating Officer Infrastructure & Senior Managing Director
![Joseba Echave](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-01/Echave_Joseba_200241.jpg?h=bad93314&itok=Lf4Q3z2_)
Head of Infrastructure Financing & Senior Managing Director
![Rosario Mazza](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-07/Mazza_Rosario_109201.jpg?h=fc915354&itok=13bUlJIr)
Head of Infrastructure Italy & Senior Managing Director
![Obhof Michael](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-01/Obhof_Mickael_200247_0.jpg?h=bad93314&itok=0lN5-4kj)
Senior Managing Director – Digital Infrastructure
![Damien_Braud](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2024-05/Damien_Braud_Web.jpg?h=1cca22b6&itok=d9k-Q5Qx)
Head of NBS & Senior Managing Director
![Alexis Ballif](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2023-06/Alexis_Ballif_Web.jpg?h=13ef9751&itok=bZaNZJSx)
Managing Director Infrastructure - Transport
![Gonzague Boutry](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-01/Boutry-Gonzague-109924.jpg?h=fc915354&itok=c2bq4IRq)
Managing Director – Digital Infrastructure
![Raphaëlle Muhlmann-Eytan](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-01/Muhlmann-raphaelle-105696.jpg?h=f040f706&itok=t6wtpO4z)
Managing Director – Business development
![Pauline Thomson](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-01/Thomson-Pauline-106276.jpg?h=9addcb1e&itok=NlgELjok)
Head of Data Science & Managing Director
![Daniele Rizzolini](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-01/Rizzolini_Daniele_108825.jpg?h=1b96a7d1&itok=ouBhn6cO)
Managing Director – Asset Management Infrastructure
![Federico Gotti-Tedeschi](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2023-09/Gotti_Tedeschi_Federico_Web.jpg?h=13ef9751&itok=vCCqYjvn)
Managing Director - Renewables
![Benjamin Kennedy](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-11/Benjamin-Kennedy.jpg?h=843440e9&itok=JEp4wJbV)
Managing Director - Renewables
![Simone Tonon](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2023-01/TONON_SIMONE_301269.jpg?h=7b296f1e&itok=Yf2VsgQ3)
Managing Director - Renewables
![Pierre-François Dessard](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2023-11/Dessard_PierreFran%C3%A7ois_Web.jpg?h=d574569f&itok=ubREZ2vb)
Managing Director - Energy
![Emilio Andrade](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-01/Andrade_Emilio_200198.jpg?h=56ac1745&itok=4h1uSBRt)
Managing Director
![William Briggs](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-09/William_BRIGGS_200359.jpg?h=bad93314&itok=O34hZlFS)
Managing Director
![Olivier Hamot](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2023-11/Hamot_Olivier_Web.jpg?h=13ef9751&itok=6_L5KkK1)
Managing Director
![Leonarda Orani](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-01/Orani-Leonarda-109131.jpg?h=1b96a7d1&itok=tuoC2kDZ)
Managing Director
![Federica Vasquez](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-09/Federica_VASQUEZ_200277.jpg?h=060dd9cd&itok=oizMS6m3)
Managing Director
![Sylvain Goetz](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2020-04/Goetz-Sylvain.jpg?h=1b33c363&itok=E7zXDZqc)
Director
![Jérémy Haddak](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-10/Je%CC%81re%CC%81my_Haddak_123772.jpg?h=bad93314&itok=BquLfTmj)
Director
![René Hauzeur](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2023-11/Hauzeur_Ren%C3%A9_Web.jpg?h=13ef9751&itok=dZ9lvsa1)
Director
![Alvaro Sanz](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2020-04/Sanz-Alvaro.jpg?h=56ac1745&itok=xjX1Agz0)
Director
![Philippe Tallon](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-01/Philippe-Tallon.jpg?h=030e8704&itok=_wK4VZjX)
Director
![Boufath](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-10/Amor_BOUFATH_200365.jpg?h=56ac1745&itok=jQIoiCSu)
Director Asset Management
![Heming Yip](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-01/Yip-Heming-200317.jpg?h=dcdfb1a3&itok=Jdf4Cn0q)
Director Asset Management
![Aurea Alvarez](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2023-07/Aurea_Alvarez_Web.jpg?h=ab0d6e16&itok=nFnUKuKP)
Senior Investment Manager
![Edouard Bertagna](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2020-04/Bertagna-Edouard.jpg?h=56ac1745&itok=hvdA1eqD)
Senior Investment Manager
![Greta Chilelli](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2020-04/CHILELLI-Greta.jpg?h=1b33c363&itok=N4PnjemG)
Senior Investment Manager
![Jean-Baptiste Declercq](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-10/Jean_Baptiste_Declercq_300019.jpg?h=fc915354&itok=W3FJ82uq)
Senior Investment Manager
![Caterina D’Ippolito](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2023-04/Caterina-d%27Ippolito.jpg?h=13ef9751&itok=2p8evvIb)
Senior Investment Manager
![Olivia Genereux](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2020-04/Genereux-Olivia.jpg?h=56ac1745&itok=IQl6huUo)
Senior Investment Manager
![Matthias Hϋbener](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-04/Matthias_Huebener_112186.jpg?h=1b96a7d1&itok=SiejvbsI)
Senior Investment Manager
![Salvatore Oliva](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2023-09/Oliva_Salvatore_Web.jpg?h=6849a17d&itok=xZ3MsoJf)
Senior Investment Manager
![Leonard Rasche](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2021-04/RASCHE_Leonard.jpg?h=99845b44&itok=ZDlZMyL0)
Senior Investment Manager
![Kevin Rohde](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2020-04/Rohde-Kevin.jpg?h=030e8704&itok=U-I650YC)
Senior Investment Manager
![Matthew Sullivan](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2020-04/Sullivan-Matthew.jpg?h=bb274737&itok=c8tHbbuP)
Senior Investment Manager
![Simon Aldebert](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-01/Aldebert_Simon_301120.jpg?h=acf2e3ca&itok=nQc_37yh)
Investment Manager
![Alice Ardiet](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-01/Ardiet_Alice_123723.jpg?h=1b96a7d1&itok=eCRUefEi)
Investment Manager
![Charles-Adrien Calvet](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-10/Charles_Adrien_CALVET_301330.jpg?h=acf2e3ca&itok=xb1HPzjf)
Investment Manager
![Nicolas Dixneuf](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2023-11/Dixneuf_Nicolas_Web.jpg?h=d574569f&itok=TBCRFuMl)
Investment Manager
![Kayla Guo](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-04/Guo_Kayla_200329.jpg?h=5dbcd0b6&itok=RfdlVx2K)
Investment Manager
![Jonas Kroger](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2023-09/Jonas%20Kroger_Web.jpg?h=1cca22b6&itok=7_jZWwMf)
Investment Manager
![Pierre Lamour](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2024-01/Pierre_Lamour_Web.jpg?h=d574569f&itok=MUgIFZcj)
Investment Manager
![Marco Monaco](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2021-08/Marco_Monaco.jpg?h=acf2e3ca&itok=qrx88AbU)
Investment Manager
![Alberto Prina](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2020-04/Prina-Alberto.jpg?h=bb274737&itok=-yfuxGqI)
Investment Manager
![Catarina_Vila_Luz](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2024-05/Catarina_Vila_Luz_Web.jpg?h=d574569f&itok=iDvUVey3)
Investment Manager
![Máximo Villarino](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-10/Maximo_VILLARINO_SELMAN_200355.jpg?h=99845b44&itok=9gTfL4ZE)
Investment Manager
![Skander Kamoun](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-01/Kamoun_Skander_301222.jpg?h=bad93314&itok=X8x65xgH)
Senior Data Scientist
![Geoffroy Palut](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-09/Geoffroy_PALUT_300664.jpg?h=1b96a7d1&itok=g9u-KVx-)
Senior Data Scientist
![Guillaume Rigaud](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-11/Rigaud_Guillaume_123791.jpg?h=bb274737&itok=mfxKt_cQ)
Senior Data Scientist
![Alix Richet](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2023-11/Richet_Alix_Web.jpg?h=1680bd20&itok=_6bR1dqv)
Analyst & Chief of Staff
![Niranjan BHARDWAJ](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-09/Niranjan_BHARDWAJ_301034.jpg?h=acf2e3ca&itok=nQ0tbiFI)
Analyst
![Nicolò Loizzo](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2023-04/Nicolo_Loizzo_Web.png?h=33a50106&itok=VctvA6ez)
Analyst
![Pierre Pouyanné](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2024-08/Pierre_Pouyann%C3%A9_Web.jpg?h=78b77ba7&itok=dAmLEebn)
Analyst
![Javier Ruiz de Galarreta](/sites/default/files/styles/item_portrait/public/2022-11/Javier_RUIZ_DE_GALARRETA.jpg?h=bb274737&itok=48o641Sw)
Analyst
![Hy24 Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/750x624_focal/public/2021-10/encart-website-hy24.jpg?h=3b07f849&itok=XRDjv1Fm)
Hy24 is the world’s first true clean hydrogen infrastructure investment platform.
TextHy24 is a joint venture between Ardian, a world-leading private investment house, and FiveT Hydrogen, a new investment manager specialized purely on clean hydrogen investments. We combine Ardian’s premier infrastructure fund management record with FiveT’s unparalleled hydrogen expertise and network. We will scale up the global hydrogen economy through first-mover investment opportunities perfectly aligned with the universal ESG agenda.
Check out our investment map
![Banner-Ardian-Aircarbon](/sites/default/files/styles/1920x573_focal/public/2024-06/Banner-Ardian-Aircarbon.jpg?h=61be1552&itok=go1Y-Ot7)
Net zero in aviation is possible: Ardian AirCarbon is a software platform for airports to quickly and effectively quantify and act on aviation emissions.
Using data intelligence within tools such as AirCarbon, we intend to transform the way we support companies across all sectors and help them accelerate their transition to less carbon-intensive ways of operating.
![Energy transition opportunities - Ardian Infrastructure](/sites/default/files/styles/item_article/public/2024-05/Pushing-the-boundaries-of-the-circular-economy-Ardian-Integrated-Report%281%29.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=dY_-2Apn)
We are pushing the boundaries of the circular economy
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Infrastructure Responsible finance
In this series, we tell the stories behind how Ardian’s portfolio companies create lasting change in their sectors. For us, embracing change is more...
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Infrastructure Inside Ardian
In the third and final instalment of an article series exploring investment in clean hydrogen, Ardian’s Energy Transition Lead and Infrastructure...
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Infrastructure Market watch
In the second of a series of three articles exploring investment in clean hydrogen, Ardian’s Energy Transition Lead and Infrastructure Senior Managing...
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Infrastructure Market watch
In the first of a series of three articles exploring investment in clean hydrogen, Ardian’s Energy Transition Lead and Infrastructure & Senior...
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Infrastructure Market watch
![Replay-Conf-7-novembre](/sites/default/files/styles/item_article/public/2023-11/Replay-Conf-7-novembre_0.png?h=b27d2800&itok=KKmIyLzd)
REPLAY | Data Intelligence for Clean Energy, The Augmented Infrastructure Part IV - November 7, 2023
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Infrastructure Responsible finance
![Highway - aerial view](/sites/default/files/styles/item_article/public/2023-09/Thumbnail-AGM-Car-Carbon-website.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=nlJPbjTg)
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Infrastructure Responsible finance
Back in 2019, Ardian started developing Ardian Air Carbon, a pioneering solution to support airports in their sustainability strategy towards net-zero...
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Infrastructure, Sustainability Market watch Responsible finance
To meet the targets of the Paris Agreement and reduce the impact of climate change, airports have to evaluate their long-term resilience and innovate...
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Infrastructure, Sustainability Market watch Responsible finance
![Photo of a panel during the conference](/sites/default/files/styles/item_article/public/2023-06/The-Fight-for-a-net-zero-aviation-Article-Header-1920x1080.jpg?h=baa7ca2c&itok=9KMf_moS)
'The Fight for a Net-Zero Aviation' - Ardian's take on aviation decarbonization
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Infrastructure, Sustainability Responsible finance
The aviation industry is an important contributor to both global and local economies and plays a key role in connecting territories. As the urgency...
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Infrastructure, Sustainability Market watch Responsible finance
![Entrepreneurial Journeys, a podcast by Ardian](/sites/default/files/styles/item_article/public/2021-04/ARDIAN_entrepreneurial_journeys_podcast-Ardian.jpg?h=8620a898&itok=MljuMHrW)
Towards a carbon neutral future. A transformational investment opportunity with Nevel
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Infrastructure Growth stories
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Deal of the Year Award - Latin America
Private Equity International
In March 2024, Ardian has received the "Deal of the Year Award - Latin America" for the acquisition of MXT Holdings by the Infrastructure team, and was ranked 14 in their Top 100 infrastructure equity GPs list.
![PrivateEquityWire-logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_award/public/2024-02/PrivateEquityWire-logo.jpg?itok=c2e9ZlEW)
Best Performance Over $1.5B: Real Assets
Private Equity Wire
In February 2024, Ardian has received the "Best Performance Over $1.5B: Real Assets" award for its Ardian Infrastructure Fund V at the Private Equity Wire European Awards 2024.
![new-private-markets-logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_award/public/2024-03/New%20Private%20Markets.jpg?itok=z5DIPifB)
Infrastructure Firm of the Year (ESG)
New Private Markets
In February 2024, Ardian has been named “Infrastructure Firm of the Year (ESG)” by New Private Markets.
![IJInvestorAwards-logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_award/public/2024-02/IJ%20Investor%20Awards%20logo.jpg?itok=nLOVsMNf)
Equity Fund Manager Award – Europe
IJ Investor Awards
In December 2023, Ardian has been named “Equity Fund Manager Award – Europe” at the IJ Investor Awards ceremony.
Our latest publications
Ardian 2023 Integrated Report
This year’s Integrated Report was conceived in collaboration with Ardian’s Millennial Committee, the body composed of 18 members representing the company’s younger generation. The report draws on their insights, experience and enthusiasm in the presentation of strategic global topics for Ardian as well as key initiatives undertaken within the company.
Read the report
Data Intelligence for Clean Energy
The energy sector is undergoing an unprecedented transformation.
The study focuses on the role of innovative digital and data-driven solutions in the transformation of the electricity sector, acknowledging that this sector also sustains and hence impacts a great part of the economy.
Read the study
Ardian Air Carbon
To adopt a sustainable and realistic decarbonization approach, airports need to have accurate data on their direct and indirect emissions. To enable our portfolio assets to do this, Ardian has developed a tool called Ardian Air Carbon helping airport teams estimate and project efficiently, and in real-time, their Scope 3 carbon emissions.
Learn more
Investing in Climate Action: The Case for Hydrogen
Ardian believes large-scale hydrogen investments must be secured to accelerate the energy transition. In this publication, experts from industry, finance, and government, explore the necessary next steps to unlock the potential of hydrogen as a critical component of the energy transition.
Read the study
Corporate Document | Ardian Infrastructure
FIFTEEN YEARS AT THE HEART OF INFRASTRUCTURE.
Infrastructure has become a critical asset class for investors seeking consistent long-term returns. Essential infrastructure investments offer protection from infl ation and ensure that balance sheet liabilities, such as life insurance and pension payments, are covered.
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The Augmented Infrastructure: digital for climate?
At the third edition of Paris Infraweek, Ardian held a conference focusing on the impact of digital technology on worldwide CO2 emissions. On this occasion, Ardian Infrastructure and Fabernovel released the follow-up of the "The Augmented Infrastructure" study on the issue of “digital for climate”. Read the new Study!
Read the study