PROFESSIONAL INVESTOR
BELGIUM
ENGLISH
BNP AM

The sustainable investor for a changing world

Investing across the rapidly growing water value chain

The opportunity

The world’s water resources are under considerable strain, with an increasing gap between the supply and demand of water, as well as rising concerns about water quality and the stability of water infrastructure globally.


Addressing these issues will require significant capital investment in new technologies and services, in addition to greater policy support from regulators and governments, which could benefit companies that provide environmental solutions.

Fund highlights

THEMATIC INVESTMENT
GLOBAL
MULTI-SECTOR APPROACH
EXPERIENCED TEAM

The fund primarily targets companies across the fast-developing water value chain including water infrastructure, water treatment, and utilities

The fund’s flexible approach ensures broad, diversified exposure across regions, end markets, and sectors

The fund is managed by a listed equities team with over 15 years average industry experience1

Team and expertise

BNP Paribas Aqua is managed by Impax Asset Management, a long-standing investor in environmental markets and a long-term partner of BNP Paribas Asset Management. Impax has offices in Europe, Asia, and the US.

Hubert Aarts, 32 years of industry experience, and Justin Winter, 21 years of industry experience, are the lead portfolio managers. They are both based in London.

[1] Source: Impax Asset Management, as of 31 March 2023

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