The energy transition is about transforming the global energy sector. By moving away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy. Key to this transition is reducing energy-related carbon emissions to limit their negative impact on climate change. Renewable energy and energy efficiency measures could potentially deliver 90% of the required reduction in carbon emissions. Over the next few years, the Netherlands’ renewable energy capacity is set to increase by 25 GW to almost 50 GW in 2030.

The ASR Dutch Green Energy Fund I qualifies as a financial product under Article 9 of the SFDR, which means that it has a sustainable investment objective in addition to a financial one. The fund aims to invest at least 95% of its portfolio in companies that contribute directly or indirectly to the Dutch energy transition. Moreover, the fund’s investments are in line with EU taxonomy guidelines and make a significant contribution to the environmental objective of ‘climate change mitigation’ as defined in Article 10 of the EU taxonomy. 

As an institutional investor, you can expect stable returns from the ASR Dutch Green Energy Fund I. The fund’s high-quality infrastructure investments are characterised by long-term power purchase agreements supported by SDE+ subsidy schemes, ensuring low risk. The ASR Dutch Green Energy Fund I has a core investment profile.

The ASR Dutch Green Energy Fund I is a closed-end fund with a maximum capacity of €800 million and a 20-year term. Investors are involved in the fund from start to finish.

With the Sustainable Finance Action Plan, the European Commission wants to encourage the financial sector to invest more in sustainable, long-term activities.