Practical Guide to Green Investing

What if green investing became part of your new habits?

For 2026, one of your priorities could be to favor sustainable investments that meet ESG criteria (Environmental, Social, and Governance), choose green bonds, or select investments certified by recognized labels. In short, you have plenty of options to start the new year by greening your portfolio!

What does green investing mean?

The Académie française dictionary defines investment as “placing capital or using funds to make them productive of income, or to develop a company’s means of production.” A green investment, therefore, involves putting your money into projects or companies that have a positive impact on the environment—whether in renewable energy, sustainable mobility, or energy efficiency.

ESG criteria

A quick refresher never hurts! The AMF defines ESG criteria as “elements to consider when evaluating how economic actors (companies, local authorities, etc.) take sustainability and long-term issues into account. They are used in sustainable investment strategies such as socially responsible investment.”

The ESG acronym is thus a way to assess how responsibly a company acts toward the environment and its stakeholders (employees, partners, suppliers, and clients).

Green investing: what products are available?

Green bonds

Key figures:

• $3 billion: total green bonds issued worldwide as of December 31, 2024
• 54%: share of global green bonds issued in Europe
• 10%: share of global green bonds issued in the United States

Green bonds are loans issued on financial markets by an issuer (company, local authority, or state). Unlike traditional bonds, green bonds finance projects that are exclusively beneficial to the environment—supporting ecosystems, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting biodiversity, promoting circular economy practices, and more. They are essential tools if you want to invest sustainably and contribute to the Paris Climate Agreement goals.

Mission-driven companies

Have you heard of mission-driven companies? These are firms that integrate social and environmental objectives into their statutes. Going beyond mere profit, they demonstrate strong values and actions that positively impact society or the environment.

At Enerfip Gestion, this is more than a concept—it’s the core of our commitment. As an investment management company dedicated to financing the energy transition, we place social and environmental impact at the heart of our investment decisions. As signatories of the UN PRI (United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment), we incorporate ESG considerations into all analysis and decision-making processes. Investing green with us is therefore a choice aligned with your values.

Green real estate

You might be skeptical about combining real estate and ecology—but these concepts are not incompatible! Redesigning, renovating, and better planning buildings can reduce environmental impact while improving occupant comfort and energy performance.

Enerfip offers projects focused on energy efficiency or eco-parks. These initiatives provide concrete solutions to today’s environmental challenges and represent excellent opportunities to transform the real estate sector sustainably.

We hope this article inspires you to start investing green! At Enerfip, it’s our core mission. As a sustainable investment platform, we strive to reflect our values in all projects, offering opportunities in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable mobility.

If these types of investments interest you, explore our project catalog or contact our Investor Relations team by phone at +33 4 119 34 111 or by email at [email protected].

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