Olivier de Guerre is president at Phitrust.
Faced with the challenges of today’s world and the clear understanding that every investor has the power to influence corporate behavior, Phitrust was founded in 2003 out of the need to become a responsible investor once again by acting as an active minority shareholder rather than merely a financier focused solely on profit. Then, in 2005, the initiative evolved to support the development of projects (associations, companies) committed to addressing today’s pressing environmental and social issues.
Phitrust brings together institutional and family investors who are committed to making a positive impact through:
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investments in French and European listed companies, using an engagement strategy to encourage improvements in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices;
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investments in unlisted initiatives by funding and supporting teams working to solve social challenges;
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investments in unlisted innovative companies that aim to provide concrete solutions to environmental or social issues.
