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EURAZEO Sustainable Maritime Infrastructure thematic fund

The Eurazeo Sustainable Maritime Infrastructure (ESMI) Fund focuses on investing in sustainable maritime infrastructure projects. The fund aims to support the development of environmentally friendly maritime technologies and infrastructure, contributing to the decarbonisation and modernisation of the maritime industry. Investments target projects that promote energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance the sustainability of maritime operations.

Programme name

EURAZEO Sustainable Maritime Infrastructure thematic fund 

Objective(s) and scope

EUROZEO fund aims to o finance environmentally friendly infrastructure and technologies in the maritime sector that support the transition to a low carbon economy. As a consequence, the fund will have the objective of pursuing sustainable development within the meaning of Article 9 of Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 (known as the "Disclosure Regulation") and will participate directly in the deployment of O+, the Group's ESG strategy - one of the pillars of which is the achievement of net carbon neutrality by 2040.

The Fund will support around fifty European facilities that will back the transition of the maritime economy to become carbon neutral by 2050 and in line with the ambition announced in the European Green Deal.

This fund offers investors a solution, which will generate quarterly distributions from rents received on maritime assets. The Fund will directly own these maritime assets to limit risk.

Type of finance provider

Private

Administering body

EURAZEO (managed by Idinvest Partners)

Financing product

Green leasing

Financing value

Target of EUR 300 million in total:

  • A EUR 70 million investment from the European Investment Fund (EIF) under the Investment Plan for Europe
  • EUR 200 million, more than half of the target fund size, already raised

Eligible countries

EU Member States

Eligibility criteria (if available)

The following investments are eligible for this fund:

  • Innovative harbour equipment
  • Assets that contribute to the development of offshore renewable energy
  • Ships that make use of advanced technologies to reduce negative effects on the environment.

Further information on eligibility criteria

EURAZEO - Press release

Application period

Open permanently

Technology type

Not specified – Contact Eurazeo Group for more information

Technology readiness level (TRL)

High TRL

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