Impact Investing

Impact investing, combining returns with measurable social/environmental impact, is at the heart of what we do. We manage the largest social impact investment fund in France.

ARA - Impact investing

A major player in impact investing

ARA - Impact investing - Major player

A major player in impact investing

For more than 15 years, our Impact Investing team has been investing in unlisted and mainly French companies that deliver meaningful social and environmental impact.

Our key investment themes include:
 

  • Environment: decarbonisation, natural resources, cleantech, zero-emission vehicles, circular economy, energy-efficient renovation ;
     
  • Social: employment, health, housing, education.
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Laurence Laplane-Rigal, Head of Impact Investing, Amundi Real and Alternative Assets

Laurence Laplane-Rigal

Head of Impact Investing, Amundi Alternative and Real Assets

Amundi Alternative & Real Assets is committed to financing the social and solidarity economy (SSE) through a dedicated business line, firmly convinced that our global reach and status as a European leader do not exclude local actions."

Laurence Laplane-Rigal, Head of Impact Investing, Amundi Alternative and Real Assets

Building lasting value together

+50

supported companies1

736 M€

in assets under management1

6

dedicated professionals1

2012

launch of the expertise

Addressing environmental and social challenges

Committed to collective progress, we put people and local engagement at the core of our action, aiming to combine measurable impact with financial performance across three complementary axes:
 

  • Attractive financial returns: achieving returns in line with Private Equity standards by supporting profitable, growing companies committed to an inclusive transition.
     
  • Environmental impact: investing in innovations that speed up the decarbonisation of high-emission sectors like transport, buildings, industry, and agri-food in France and Europe.
     
  • Social impact: addressing the social effects of the transition by backing economic models that create jobs and offer widely accessible solutions.

Addressing environmental and social challenges

ARA - Impact investing - Environmental / Social

Our investment strategy

The highest market standards for impact and ESG

Our funds invest solely in companies providing solutions to one or more social or environmental challenges.

Part of the remuneration of the managers of the supported companies and the investment teams is linked to environmental and social impact objectives.

Our funds’ commitment to the ecological, digital and social solidarity transition is recognised by various labels and certifications.

ARA - Impact investing - Label Greefin ARA - Impact investing - Label Finansol ARA - Impact investing - Label Data Transparency ARA - Impact investing - Label French Impact ARA - Impact investing - Label Entreprise solidaire d'utilité sociale

Article 9 SFDR
fund offering 

ARA - Impact investing - Label Article 9 SFDR - funds offering

100%
social impact funds

5 stars
PRI rating 2

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Discover the highlights of our actions as a Responsible Investor 
To learn more about the governance, policies and strategies that guide the integration of ESG criteria in the management and investment policies of Amundi Alternative and Real Assets, please consult our latest publications:

Your trusted impact partner


Proprietary methodology
          

Proprietary internal impact methodology based on 5 pillars of analysis

 


Development support
          

Support for both organic and external development initiatives

 


Experience
          

Strong multi-sector experience in supporting growing impact companies

 


Governance
          

Guidance in structuring the company to sustain growth

 


Business network
          

Privileged access to Amundi and Crédit Agricole's business network

 


Value creation
          

Using ESG and Impact levers to create value for companies

Impact companies we support

ARA - Impact investing - Chenelet

Chênelet
           

Integration through economic activity in various sectors (wood, eco-construction, agri-food)

  ARA - Impact investing - EHD

EHD
 (Entreprendre pour Humaniser la Dépendance)
           

Financing housing for the frail elderly

  ARA - Impact investing - ETIC

ETIC
           

Sustainable real estate and solidarity finance

 

ARA - Impact investing - Fonds ANRU

Fonds ANRU
           

Economic projects in priority urban neighbourhoods

  ARA - Impact investing - France Beguinage

France Beguinage
           

Inclusive accommodation for the elderly

  ARA - Impact investing - Habitat Humanisme

Habitat & Humanisme
           

Housing and social integration

 

ARA - Impact investing - Homeblok

Homeblok
           

Eco-responsible housing and offices

  ARA - Impact investing - Homnia

Homnia
           

Social housing for the disabled

  ARA - Impact investing - La Varappe

La varappe Developpement
           

General masonry work and building shells

 

ARA - Impact investing - Novétape

Novétape
           

Social housing for adults and families in difficulty

  ARA - Impact investing - Résidences comme toit

Resid Social
           

Emergency accommodation and social integration

  ARA - Impact investing - Resid Social

Residences Comme Toit
           

Innovative housing for people with disabilities 

 

  ARA - Impact investing - SNL

SNL
(Solidarités nouvelles pour le logement)
           

Housing rental and social integration

  ARA - Impact investing - Soliko

Soliko
(ex Solifap)
           

Social investment to facilitate access to housing

 

 

ARA - Impact investing - ADIE

ADIE
           

Microcredit and support for entrepreneurship

  ARA - Impact investing - Bimbamjob

Bimbamjob
           

Social and professional integration

  ARA - Impact investing - Laiterie du Berger

Laiterie du Berger
           

Dairy production and processing of local milk

 

 

 

  ARA - Impact investing - France Active

France Active
           

Solidarity finance and support for SSE entrepreneurs

 

 

 

ARA - Impact investing - AUXI Life

AUXI'life
           

Home help service

  ARA - Impact investing - les opticiens mobile

Les Opticiens Mobiles
           

Innovators in the optical sector, care directly at the customer's premises

  ARA - Impact investing - Okeenea

Okeenea
           

Accessibility for people with disabilities

 

 

 

  ARA - Impact investing - Multicap Services

Multicap Services
           

A wide range of personal services

 

 

 

ARA - Impact investing - Mom Arte

Mom'Arte
           

Association promoting equal opportunities through art

  ARA - Impact investing - L'epopee factory

Epopee Factory
           

Village dedicated to educational innovation north of Marseille

  ARA - Impact investing - Simplon

Simplon
           

Adult continuing education in the digital sector

 

 

 

  ARA - Impact investing - Synergie Family

Synergie Family
           

Association for educational and social activities

 

 

 

ARA - Impact investing - ALGO

Algo Paint
           

Manufacture of environmentally-friendly paints, varnishes, inks and sealants

  ARA - Impact investing - AMASISA

Amasisa/Amandera
           

Production of organic agro-ecological dried fruit

  ARA - Impact investing - Castalie

Castalie
           

Microfiltered water fountains

 

ARA - Impact investing - CERENE

Cerene
           

Education for children with learning difficulties

  ARA - Impact investing - ECODROP

Ecodrop
           

Waste management in the construction sector

  ARA - Impact investing - ECOPARTS

Ecoparts
           

Sale of spare parts

 

ARA - Impact investing - DARWIN

Evolution Darwin
           

E-commerce solutions for the second-hand market

  ARA - Impact investing - FAUME

Faume
           

E-commerce solutions for the second-hand market

  ARA - Impact investing - ILUMEXICO

Ilumexico
           

Electricity and renewable energy in Mexico 

 

ARA - Impact investing - Intent Technologies

Intent Technologies
           

IT services and advice for buildings and cities

  ARA - Impact investing - Lemontri

Lemon Tri
           

Expert in waste management, sorting and recycling for businesses

  ARA - Impact investing - Les Alchimistes

Les Alchimistes
           

Leader in waste management, including the largest food waste management site in Paris

 

  ARA - Impact investing - My Retail BOX

My Retail Box
           

Bulk sales of grocery products

  ARA - Impact investing - Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric Energy Access
           

Innovative initiatives with a strong social impact

 

 

ARA - Impact investing - AGRISUD

Agrisud
           

Agricultural NGO for vulnerable populations in southern countries

  ARA - Impact investing - Micro Finance Solidaire

Microfinance solidaire
           

Social microfinance in developing countries

  ARA - Impact investing - SIDI

SIDI
(Solidarité Internationale pour le Développement et l'Investissement)
           

Social investment and financial inclusion

A dedicated impact, experienced and complementary management team

Laurence Laplane Head of Impact Investing, Amundi Real &Alternativ Assets

Laurence Laplane-Rigal
Head of Impact Investing, Amundi Alternative and Real Assets
laurence.laplane-rigal@amundi.com 

  Mathieu Azzouz Impact Investor

Mathieu Azzouz
Impact Investor
mathieu.azzouz@amundi.com

  Florian Peudevin Impact Investor

Florian Peudevin
Impact Investor
florian.peudevin@amundi.com

 

Yves Haussmann Impact Investor

Yves Haussmann
Impact Investor
yves.haussmann@amundi.com

  Paul Mauduit Impact Investor

Paul Mauduit
Impact Investor
paul.mauduit@amundi.com

  Fabien Esperto Impact Investor

Fabien Esperto
Impact Investor
fabien.esperto@amundi.com

 

For more information on the companies we support,

Discover our latest publications

Find our real & alternative assets

We manage two complementary fund, including the largest social impact investment funds in France.

Our capabilities in alternative & real assets

1.Source : Amundi, figures as at 30/06/2025
2. Source: PRI Assessment Report 2025. The full report and the PRI Transparency Report can be found at the following link: Amundi PRI Documentation 2025.