Ardian and Societe Generale have announced the launch of a nature-based solutions equity partnership.
The partnership aims to support the development and scaling of projects focused on the preservation and restoration of natural ecosystems. Societe Generale will invest EUR 100 million as an anchor investor in Ardian’s “Averrhoa NBS” fund and act as financial advisor to Ardian through its affiliate Societe Generale Investment Solutions.
Averrhoa NBS is a SFDR Article 9 impact fund managed by Ardian’s Infrastructure team in partnership with aDryada Advisory. The strategy invests in projects to reforest and restore wetlands and mangroves, aimed at protecting biodiversity while enabling carbon sequestration through natural sinks, with a target of 85 million tons of carbon over 40 years.
Mathias Burghardt, Executive President and CEO of Ardian France, Ardian said, “Ardian is establishing itself as a key player in nature-based solutions by developing carbon capture projects that address climate challenges while restoring natural ecosystems and biodiversity. Beyond targeting the sequestration of up to 85 million tons of carbon, these initiatives are designed to deliver lasting benefits to local communities and meet the growing demand for solutions supporting net-zero ambitions. We are particularly pleased to welcome Societe Generale as a trusted partner, whose support reflects strong conviction in Ardian’s investment capabilities.”
Anne-Christine Champion, Co-Head of Global Banking and Investor Solutions at Societe Generale said, “Nature-based solutions are an emerging investment area, where robust frameworks and long-term approaches are essential. This partnership reflects a shared conviction on how this market needs to develop, with a focus on large-scale, well-structured projects supported by strong underlying demand. Building on our leadership in project and infrastructure financing, and our expertise in nature-related transactions, we are contributing capital, advisory and structuring capabilities alongside Ardian to support the scaling of this market over time and help our clients integrate nature into their adaptation and transition strategies.”
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