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The SNCF Group issues the first Green Bond with Shared Coupon for the Robert-Debré Child Brain Institute, supported by the Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris Foundation
Paris, France, June 29, 2023
On the 26 June 2023, SNCF SA, rated Aa3 / AA- / AA- (Moody’s / S&P / Fitch), launched, the first Green Bond with a Shared Coupon, with the assistance of Natixis Corporate &[...]
Ostrum Asset Management ramps up its coal sector withdrawal policy
December 11, 2020
Ostrum Asset Management (Ostrum AM), an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, has revised its coal sector withdrawal policy and outlines fresh pledges for the years ahead.
Natixis mobilizes its business lines in support of biodiversity
Paris, France, June 15, 2020
Natixis is making several concrete, measurable and time-bound commitments to safeguard biodiversity and natural capital across its various business lines, Asset & Wealth Manage[...]
Natixis announces withdrawal from shale oil and gas and accelerates its complete exit from the coal industry
Paris, France, May 18, 2020
Natixis today announces two new pledges in its energy and climate transition policy. Natixis will no longer finance projects dedicated to shale oil and gas exploration and producti[...]
Natixis sole structurer for Unédic’s record inaugural social bond issue to support Covid-19 response
Paris, France, May 15, 2020
Natixis was sole structuring agent for the social bond framework and bookrunner for Unédic’s inaugural social bond issue on May 15, 2020, which represents the largest social bond e[...]
Groupe BPCE and Natixis make climate action and sustainability central to its business through Principles for Responsible Banking
September 24, 2019
Groupe BPCE and Natixis today became one of the Founding Signatories of the Principles for Responsible Banking, committing to strategically align its business with the Sustainable[...]
Natixis rolls out its Green Weighting Factor and becomes the first bank to actively manage its balance sheet’s climate impact
Paris, France, September 23, 2019
All financing by Natixis’ Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) arm now receives a positive adjustment when classified as green and a negative adjustment when classified as brow[...]
Natixis signs the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles
Paris, France, February 28, 2019
Natixis has adopted the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles*, further enhancing the company’s initiatives to promote gender equality, which is a vital performance enabler.
Natixis, Sole Structuring Bank and Sole Mandated Lead Arranger of the first offshore wind farm in the Mediterranean Sea
Paris, France, February 26, 2019
Natixis acted as Sole Structuring Bank and Sole Mandated Lead Arranger, Underwriter and Agent Bank for the financing of the first offshore wind farm in the Mediterranean Sea, a gre[...]
Natixis’ 2019 C.A.M.P.U.S. Awards reward ten student,community-mindedandsocially aware initiatives
Paris, France, February 19, 2019
Natixis’ C.A.M.P.U.S. Awards support the development of the talents of the future, offering financial support of a total of €30,000 each year to back community-minded and socially[...]
Natixis Investment Managers Appoints Its First Head of ESG
Paris, France, February 14, 2019
Natixis Investment Managers, (Natixis) one of the world's largest asset managers with close to $1trillion in AUM, has appointed Harald Walkate as Head of ESG.
Natixis achieves Top Employer France certification for the third year in a row
Paris, France, February 4, 2019
Natixis is one of 77 companies awarded the Top Employer France 2019 certification for the quality of its human resources policies. The title attests to Natixis’ position as a compa[...]
Standard Chartered PLC, KBC Group, KB Financial Group, DGB Financial Group, Natixis, GLS Bank, Landsbankinn, Zenith Bank and Keystone Bank among first Endorsers of the Principles for Responsible Banking
Paris, France, December 18, 2018
Standard Chartered PLC, KBC Group, KB Financial Group, DGB Financial Group, Natixis, GLS Bank, Landsbankinn hf., Zenith Bank and Keystone Bank become the first banks beyond the 28[...]
Natixis, École Polytechnique and HEC Paris set up the Business Analytics for Future Banking international teaching and research chair
Paris, France, December 18, 2018
François Riahi, Chief Executive Officer of Natixis, Éric Labaye, President of École Polytechnique, Peter Todd, Dean of HEC Paris, Jean-Bernard Lartigue, Executive Director of the É[...]
Natixis Assurances takes bold action on climate change to meet 2°C goals
Paris, France, November 28, 2018
Natixis Assurances has made a voluntary and concrete contribution to the fight against climate change by aligning its investment policy with the Paris Agreement goals for a global[...]
Energy Efficient Equity (E3) Secures $150 million Credit Facility from Natixis
Los Angeles, Californie, États-Unis, September 25, 2018
Energy Efficient Equity, Inc. (“E3”), a California-based specialty finance company, announced today that it has secured a $150 million asset-backed credit facility from Natixis. E3[...]
Natixis awarded “Most Innovative Investment Bank for Climate & Sustainability”
Paris, France, September 5, 2018
Natixis’ ambitions and expertise in Green and Sustainable finance set out in its New Dimension strategic plan have been awarded by The Banker and Euromoney.
Hong Kong Green Finance Association Announces Official Launch on 21st September
Hong Kong, September 3, 2018
Gathering Industry Forces to Promote Green Finance and Investment
Natixis innovates on climate action by introducing the first Green Weighting Factor for its financing deals to comply with Paris Agreement goals
Paris, France, July 11, 2018
In line with its announcement on December 11, 2017 during the Climate Finance Day in Paris, Natixis has built on its full range of sector expertise to develop an innovative Green W[...]
Solactive combines ESG, low volatility, and high dividend yield in new index concept
Paris, France, July 5, 2018
Solactive is pleased to announce the launch of the Climate and Energy Transition Index, an index tracking the performance of companies that show the best commitment to energy trans[...]
Leading Canadian and G7 Investors Come Together in Support of Global Development Initiatives
Paris, France, June 8, 2018
Inaugural partners represent over $6 trillion of assets under management Special focus on building infrastructure expertise and opening career opportunities in finance for women i[...]
Ivanhoé Cambridge and Natixis Assurances obtain Europe’s first green certification of a commercial real estate loan for DUO towers
Paris, France, March 7, 2018
Ivanhoé Cambridge and Natixis Assurances, partners in the DUO project, have obtained the “Climate Bond Certified” label awarded by Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) for the €480-milli[...]
Natixis designs the very first green structured note traded on the French market
Paris, France, February 28, 2018
Natixis expands its range of green investment solutions offered to investors and issues the first green structured note to a European insurer. This innovation is part of Natixis' s[...]
Natixis certified Top Employer France for the second year in a row
Paris, France, February 5, 2018
Natixis has been certified as one of the Top Employers France for the second year in a row for the quality of its Human Resources policies.
Natixis ends financing and investment for the tobacco industry
Paris, France, December 19, 2017
True to its engagement in the fight against cancer, Natixis pledges to cease its financing and investment activities linked to the tobacco industry worldwide. Natixis is committed[...]
Natixis becomes member of China’s Green Finance Committee
Hong Kong, December 14, 2017
Natixis, a leader in green finance solutions, joins China’s pre-eminent committee charged with developing the nation’s green finance industry
Natixis becomes member of China’s Green Finance Committee
Hong-Kong, Hong Kong, December 14, 2017
Natixis, a leader in green finance solutions, joins China’s pre-eminent committee charged with developing the nation’s green finance industry
New alliance between Akuo Energy and the EIB to implement the energy transition
Paris, France, December 11, 2017
The EIB is continuing its partnership with Akuo Energy for a new programme of European renewable energy projects totalling €330 million of investment. Specialist in financing rene[...]
Natixis deepens its commitment to the climate and the environment
Paris, France, December 11, 2017
Two years after ceasing financing for the coal industry worldwide, Natixis is making new commitments in favor of the climate and the environment. Natixis will introduce in 2018 an[...]
Natixis Global Asset Management announces its affiliate Mirova has completed the acquisition of Althelia Ecosphere as a first step to invest €1 billion to natural capital by 2020
Paris, France, October 9, 2017
On September 29th, Mirova has completed the acquisition of a 51% equity ownership stake in impact investment manager Althelia Ecosphere, while the remaining stake will be held by t[...]
The Natixis Foundation for Research and Innovation 2017 prize for best Master thesis
Paris, France, September 28, 2017
Laurent Mignon, Chief Executive Officer of Natixis, and Michel Crouhy, Chairman of the Natixis Foundation, awarded the Natixis Foundation for Research and Innovation 2017 prize for[...]
Natixis’ Corporate & Investment Bank creates its Green & Sustainable Hub
Paris, France, September 27, 2017
Natixis steps up its green and sustainable economy ambitions and creates the Green & Sustainable Hub in its Corporate & Investment Banking division. This operational hub wi[...]
Natixis Collaborates with Ivanhoé Cambridge and Callahan Capital Properties to Issue First “Green Bond” CMBS with a Rake Tranche Backed by 85 Broad Street in Downtown Manhattan, New York
Paris, France, July 6, 2017
Demonstrating its commitment to “Green financing," Natixis, in collaboration with Ivanhoé Cambridge and Callahan Capital Properties, announced today that it has issued the first ev[...]
Natixis Collaborates with Ivanhoé Cambridge and Callahan Capital Properties to Issue First “Green Bond” CMBS with a Rake Tranche Backed by 85 Broad Street in Downtown Manhattan, New York
Hong Kong, July 6, 2017
Demonstrating its commitment to “Green financing," Natixis, in collaboration with Ivanhoé Cambridge and Callahan Capital Properties, announced today that it has issued the first ev[...]
Natixis announces Mirova has entered into exclusive negotiations with Althelia Ecosphere to become the European leader in natural capital investing
Paris, France, June 29, 2017
The projected acquisition of Althelia Ecosphere (“A lthelia”) by Mirova is intended to create a European platform dedicated to natural capital investing and give investors access t[...]
Natixis certified Top Employer France 2017
Paris, France, March 1, 2017
Natixis has been certified for the first time as one of the Top Employers France 2017 for the quality of its Human Resources products and solutions.
Graines de pilotes, Incredible India and Mission Burkina are the winners of the C.A.M.P.U.S. Awards 2017
February 6, 2017
For the sixth C.A.M.P.U.S. Awards, Natixis rewarded a total of 10 community-minded student projects falling into three categories: socio-cultural, socio-sports and sustainable deve[...]
Natixis announces a landmark hybrid refinancing of the largest project bond issuance in the Italian renewables sector
Paris, France, December 21, 2016
This landmark hybrid refinancing is the largest project bond issuance (EUR 125 million) to date in the Italian renewables sector. The issuer is Azienda Solare Italiana Spa (ASI).
Mirova and Natixis Asset Management as well as 17 other international investors seek an unlimited moratorium on oil and gas activity in the Arctic high seas
Paris, France, November 3, 2016
Mirova, Natixis Asset Management and three other investors, including Erafp, Ircantec and Prefon, lead an investment group in a statement relating to oil and gas exploration in the[...]
French Authorities award SRI Label to 21 mutual funds managed by Mirova
Paris, France, November 2, 2016
Mirova, the Natixis subsidiary dedicated to responsible investment, has been granted the French Government-backed SRI label for 21 of its managed funds, spanning its entire product[...]
The Natixis Foundation for Quantitative Research awards its 2016 Louis Bachelier prize to Damir Filipović
Paris, France, October 19, 2016
The Louis Bachelier prize of the Natixis foundation for quantitative research was awarded this year to Damir Filipović. This biennial prize is sponsored and awarded by the London M[...]
The Natixis Foundation for Quantitative Research 2016 prize for best Master’s thesis
Paris, France, September 23, 2016
Laurent Mignon, Chief Executive Officer of Natixis, and Michel Crouhy, Chairman of the Natixis Foundation, awarded the Natixis Foundation for Quantitative Research 2016 prize for b[...]
Natixis is committed to Work-Life Quality
Paris, France, September 20, 2016
Natixis and three trade unions – CFDT, CFTC and UNSA – signed a Life-Work Quality agreement on August 26. The agreement sets out a general policy framework to develop concrete init[...]
Mirova obtains the new “Energy and Ecological Transition for Climate” label for its three funds
Paris, France, May 23, 2016
Mirova, an asset management company dedicated to responsible investment, today announced that the Mirova Environmental Europe Equity Fund, Mirova Green Bond–Global and Mirova-Eurof[...]
Natixis launches the NXS Climate Optimum Prospective index
Paris, France, December 10, 2015
Natixis is launching its first dedicated climate index offering investors who wish to make a tangible commitment to energy transition the chance to invest in a basket of European c[...]
Natixis and Swiss Life sign an infrastructure debt cooperation agreement and launch their first deal to co-finance a renewable energy project
Paris, France, December 9, 2015
Natixis and Swiss Life in France have signed an infrastructure debt cooperation agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, Swiss Life will invest €300m, benefiting from the expe[...]
Successful launch of BPCE’s first “green bond” issue, illustrating the commitment of Groupe BPCE in favor of the energy transition
Paris, France, December 2, 2015
BPCE today launched its first “green bond” issue for a total of 300 million euros with a 7-year maturity. In line with the Green Bond Principles, the issue will be used to finance[...]
Natixis and Global Infrastructure Basel launch SuRe® the first standard for sustainable and resilient infrastructure.
Paris, France, November 17, 2015
Infrastructure projects worldwide are estimated to account for the vast majority of the total incremental financing required to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. To contribut[...]
COP 21 – Time to convert the try
Paris, France, October 27, 2015
Natixis SRI Research is publishing a report on COP 21, focusing on its challenges and analyzing the remaining obstacles to be overcome before reaching an agreement in Paris. For th[...]
Best practices for responsible investment: Mirova publishes inaugural engagement report
Paris, France, October 21, 2015
Mirova, an asset manager dedicated to responsible investment, is publishing its first engagement report to share the best practices that it applies in terms of Social Responsible I[...]
Natixis to cease financing coal industries worldwide
Paris, France, October 15, 2015
Natixis has committed itself to end its financing of coal-fired power plants and thermal coal mines worldwide, in the current state of technological progress. Natixis has also deci[...]
Natixis supports the Picasso.mania exhibition
Paris, France, October 7, 2015
Natixis is sponsoring the Réunion des Musées nationaux – Grand Palais as part of the flagship cultural event of this season, the Picasso.mania exhibition, which opens on October 7,[...]
Mirova Green Bond - Global, the first green bond fund awarded the Novethic label
Paris, France, September 28, 2015
Mirova, a subsidiary of Natixis Asset Management dedicated to responsible investment, has received the Novethic Green Fund Label 2015 for its fund Mirova Green Bond - Global. Mir[...]
The Natixis Foundation for Quantitative Research 2015 prize for best Master’s thesis
Paris, France, September 25, 2015
Laurent Mignon, Chief Executive Officer of Natixis, and Michel Crouhy, Chairman of the Natixis Foundation, awarded the Natixis Foundation for Quantitative Research 2015 prize for b[...]
LAUNCH OF THE 2016 C.A.M.P.U.S. AWARDS, Natixis’ call for solidarity projects among students
Paris, France, September 22, 2015
Natixis supports and rewards student initiatives selected for their spirit of solidarity and collective intelligence. The fifth edition of the C.A.M.P.U.S. Awards will award three[...]
Mirova launches Mirova Green Bond – Global, one of the first funds invested in green bonds
Paris, France, June 4, 2015
Mirova is launching the mutual fund Mirova Green Bond - Global, one of the first funds in the world for green bonds. Through this fund, Mirova is reasserting its pioneering positio[...]
Mirova and Carbone 4 to jointly develop an innovative method for measuring companies’ contribution to the energy transition
Paris, France, March 26, 2015
Mirova, Natixis Asset Management’s subsidiary for responsible investment, will draw on the expertise of Carbone 4 to jointly develop a methodology and decision-making tool that can[...]
Green & Sustainable Bonds: growth with staying power?
Paris, France, December 1, 2014
Natixis’ cross-expertise research team has just published research on a new market segment still in the structuring phase, viz. Green & Sustainable bonds. The market has grown[...]
The Natixis Foundation for Quantitative Research awards its Louis Bachelier prize to Josef Teichmann
Paris, France, October 15, 2014
The Louis Bachelier prize of the Natixis foundation for quantitative research was awarded this year to Josef Teichmann. This biennial prize is sponsored and awarded by the French A[...]
ERAFP: Winner of the 7th edition of the Responsible Investor Award for the “positive economy”
Paris, France, September 30, 2014
Amadeis and Natixis Asset Management, through its responsible investment division, Mirova, joined up for the seventh consecutive year, in cooperation with Les Echos and LHForum, to[...]
Natixis, exclusive sponsor of the Hokusai exhibition
Paris, France, September 29, 2014
Natixis, exclusive sponsor of the Hokusai exhibition at Grand Palais in Paris, continues with its “Yesterday’s Heritage, Tomorrow’s Treasures” cultural sponsorship policy, which br[...]
The Natixis Foundation for Quantitative Research 2014 prize for best Master’s thesis
Paris, France, September 25, 2014
Laurent Mignon, Chief Executive Officer of Natixis, and Michel Crouhy, Chairman of the Natixis Foundation, awarded the Natixis Foundation for Quantitative Research 2013 prize for b[...]
Natixis acts as Mandated Lead Arranger, Bookrunner, Hedging Bank and Market Due Diligence Bank for the EUR 2.8 billion 600MW Gemini offshore wind project in the Netherlands
Paris, France, May 21, 2014
Natixis will provide long-term project financing for the design, construction, and operation of the Gemini offshore wind project in the Netherlands, the largest ever project financ[...]
Third edition of the C.A.M.P.U.S. Awards
Paris, France, January 23, 2014
For the third consecutive year of the C.A.M.P.U.S. Awards (Conviction Action Mobilization Project Utility Solidarity), Alain Delouis, member of the Senior Management Committee and[...]
Natixis Asset Management announces the creation of Mirova, a management company
Paris, France, January 6, 2014
In order to accelerate the development of its responsible investment activities, Natixis Asset Management announces the creation of the management company Mirova1. It is Mirova’s a[...]
MAIF Group: Winner of the 6th edition of the Amadeis and Mirova Responsible Investor Award
Paris, France, December 3, 2013
Amadeis and Natixis Asset Management, through its responsible investment division, Mirova, joined up for the sixth consecutive year, in cooperation with Les Echos, to present the R[...]
The Natixis Foundation for Quantitative Research 2013 prize for best Master’s thesis
Paris, France, September 26, 2013
Laurent Mignon, Chief Executive Officer of Natixis, and Michel Crouhy, Chairman of the Natixis Foundation, awarded the Natixis Foundation for Quantitative Research 2013 prize for b[...]
Natixis selected the third Gustave Roussy research team in line with its sponsorship of the Institute
Paris, France, June 27, 2013
Since 2012, Natixis has been working with Gustave Roussy, a European cancer treatment center, to support the creation of three new basic research teams for a period of 3 years. The[...]
Eurofideme 2 partners with Holmen to build a 51 MW wind farm in Sweden
Paris, France, May 27, 2013
Eurofideme 2* has created, through its stake in Wotan S.A., a 50/50 joint venture with Holmen, a Swedish forest industry group, to build and operate a 51 MW wind farm in the Stockh[...]
Natixis supports a second cancer research team from Institut Gustave Roussy
Paris, France, April 25, 2013
As part of its sponsorship of cancer research alongside Institut Gustave Roussy, Natixis selected a second research team. Headed by Dr. Fanny Jaulin, the team is dedicated to colon[...]
Partnership renewed between Natixis and Racing Metro 92
Paris, France, March 29, 2013
Natixis, official sponsor of Metro 92 since 2007, is renewing its commitment to the Sky Blue and Whites for the next three seasons, from 2013-2014 to 2015-2016.
With Natixis, let’s tackle malaria!
Paris, France, February 28, 2013
Natixis is working jointly with its partners and Racing Metro 92 to launch a malaria awareness campaign: “Ensemble, plaquons le palu !” [Let’s tackle malaria together!]
Second edition of the C.A.M.P.U.S. Awards: Natixis rewards student initiatives
Paris, France, February 5, 2013
For the second consecutive year of the C.A.M.P.U.S. Awards (Conviction Action Mobilization Project Utility Solidarity), Laurent Mignon, Chief Executive Officer of Natixis, and Alai[...]
Natixis supports cancer research via a partnership with Institut Gustave Roussy
Paris, France, December 20, 2012
Natixis entered into a partnership with Institut Gustave Roussy to promote a new cancer treatment approach that brings new hope: personalized medicine. Natixis has decided to suppo[...]
Mirova, a Natixis Asset Management investment division, develops a new approach to responsible investing
Paris, France, November 22, 2012
In order to offer investors solutions that create value over the long term while integrating sustainable development issues, Natixis Asset Management has created an investment divi[...]
Natixis Asset Management launches a responsible investment partnership with the University of Cambridge
Paris, France, October 24, 2012
Natixis Asset Management (Natixis AM) announced a partnership with the Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership (CPSL), hosted at the University of Cambridge, to explore a[...]
The Natixis Foundation for Quantitative Research awards its Louis Bachelier prize to Nizar Touzi
Paris, France, October 16, 2012
The Louis Bachelier prize of the Natixis foundation for quantitative research was awarded this year to Nizar Touzi. This biennial prize is sponsored and awarded by the French Acade[...]
The Natixis Foundation for Quantitative Research 2012 Prize for best Master’s thesis
Paris, France, September 25, 2012
Laurent Mignon, Chief Executive Officer of Natixis, and Michel Crouhy, Chairman of the Natixis Foundation, awarded the Natixis Foundation for Quantitative Research 2012 Prize for b[...]
Natixis supports the fight against malaria
Paris, France, April 24, 2012
On the occasion of World Malaria Day on April 25, Natixis confirmed its 8-year commitment to the fight against this disease which still claims close to one million lives every year[...]
Natixis, exclusive sponsor of the Impressionist Gallery of Musée d’Orsay
Paris, France, October 21, 2011
As part of its sponsorship policy, Natixis joined forces with Musée d’Orsay by providing its support to the transformation of the Impressionist Gallery. The unveiling of the renova[...]
The Natixis Foundation for Quantitative Research awards its Louis Bachelier prize to Rama Cont
Paris, France, January 25, 2011
The Louis Bachelier prize of the Natixis foundation for quantitative research was awarded this year to Rama Cont. This biennial prize is sponsored and awarded by the French Academy[...]
Natixis Environnement & Infrastructures closes an investment in the biggest solar photovoltaic farm in France
Paris, France, February 16, 2010
Co-investing with GDF Suez and SEIEF, Natixis Environnement & Infrastructures has carried out its thirty-first renewable energy investment via EUROFIDEME 2, one of the funds it[...]
