Ivo will lead sustainability across InfraRed’s global platform, responsible for driving the next phase of its strategy and programme and building on the well-established, robust approach of the firm. InfraRed recently achieved the highest possible scores (5-stars) in all modules in the 2024 PRI assessment*, marking a decade with a top rating in the infrastructure module.
Ivo brings extensive experience in sustainability, joining from the Sustainability & ESG team at the global alternative asset manager, ICG. In his role, he was instrumental in progressing the firm’s climate strategy, as well as ESG integration across private equity, infrastructure and private debt investments. Previously, Ivo held senior consulting roles at Sancroft and DNV, advising asset managers and corporates internationally on sustainability strategy and implementation.
Jack Paris, Chief Executive, InfraRed, said: “Ivo has a wealth of invaluable experience, and will play an important part in driving forward our established sustainability programme to support the success of our business.”
Ivo Dimov, Head of Sustainability, InfraRed, said: “For many years, I have been impressed with InfraRed’s track record of investing in infrastructure globally and the integral role of sustainability in its investment philosophy. I am excited to build on this strong foundation, working with the team to drive strategic initiatives that not only deliver resilient financial returns for our investors but also generate positive environmental and social outcomes.”
Kate McKeon, InfraRed’s previous Head of Sustainability, has stepped up into a newly created role working on InfraRed’s value-add strategy.
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*InfraRed’s 2024 PRI assessment report can be found here – https://www.ircp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/PRI-Assessment-Report-2024.pdf
About InfraRed Capital Partners
InfraRed Capital Partners is an international infrastructure asset manager, with more than 160 professionals operating worldwide from offices in London, Madrid, New York, Sydney and Seoul. Over the past 25 years, InfraRed has established itself as a highly successful developer and steward of infrastructure assets that play a vital role in supporting communities. InfraRed manages US$13bn of equity capital [1] for investors around the globe, in listed and private funds across both core and value-add strategies.
A long-term sustainability-led mindset is integral to how InfraRed operates as it aims to achieve lasting, positive impacts and deliver on its vision of Creating Better Futures. InfraRed is a signatory of the Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI) [2], a member of the Net Zero Asset Manager’s Initiative, and is a TCFD supporter.
InfraRed is part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life. InfraRed represents the infrastructure equity arm of SLC Management, which also incorporates BGO, a global real estate investment management adviser, and Crescent Capital, a global alternative credit investment asset manager.
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[1] Uses 5-year average FX as at 31st March 2024 of GBP/USD of 1.2839; EUR/USD 1.1179. EUM is USD 12.927m
[2] Information on the Principles for Responsible Investment (“PRI”) ratings are available at https://www.unpri.org/about-the-pri
