BNPP AM'S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER - In 2021 infrastructure debt accounted for 1,173 transactions in Europe
In 2021 infrastructure debt accounted for 1,173 transactions in Europe
Infrastructure debt is a particularly resilient asset class that is less impacted by market fluctuations and continues to generate stable performance.
- In 2021, infrastructure debt accounted for 1,173 transactions in Europe totalling EUR 350 billion.[1]
- The sectors that dominate the European infrastructure debt market are energy (23%), telecoms (23%), renewables energies (21%) and transport (16%).[1]
- In Europe, reaching the 2050 net zero target will require infrastructure spending of up to EUR 14 trillion..[2]
Karen Azoulay, Head of Infrastructure Debt, BNPP AM
“Infrastructure debt has many attractive characteristics for long-term investors and is set t
o continue to grow, in particular to meet the increased financing needs in booming sectors such as digitalisation and the energy transition. It is also an asset class where we place sustainability at the heart of our approach: our objective is to assess the ESG[3] performance and the climate impact of our investments and to select only the best performing projects."
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BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) is the investment arm of BNP Paribas, a leading banking group in Europe with international reach. BNPP AM aims to generate long-term sustainable investment returns for its clients, based on a unique sustainability-driven philosophy. BNPP AM’s investment capabilities are focused around five key strategies: High Conviction Strategies, Private Debt & Real Assets, Multi-Asset, Quantitative & Solutions (MAQS), Emerging markets and Liquidity Solutions, with investment processes incorporating quantitative and fundamental analysis.
Sustainability is embedded within BNPP AM’s strategy and investment decision-making. Among the leaders in thematic investment in Europe, BNPP AM contributes to the energy transition, environmental sustainability and the promotion of equality and inclusive growth. BNPP AM currently manages EUR 500 billion of assets (EUR 622 billion of assets under management and advisory) and benefits from the expertise of around 500 investment professionals and around 800 client servicing specialists, serving individual, corporate and institutional clients in 67 countries.
Source: BNPP AM, as at 30 June 2022
