Ardian reports 14% rise in investor sustainability questions in 2025

• Ardian’s analysis of 374 funds invested in since 2015 linked stronger sustainability practices to higher total value-to-paid-in ratios and lower downside risk.
• A review of 66 exits over the same period linked improved climate performance and operational safety to higher exit internal rates of return.
• Majority-owned portfolio companies with sustainability-linked loans reduced average annual interest expense by $250,000 through meeting sustainability targets.
• Investor sustainability questions exceeded 8,000 in 2025, up 14% from 2024, reflecting growing demand for measurable results.
• Its proprietary AI-powered LP Barometer analyzes investor sustainability questions to identify regional trends and track investor-specific requirements.

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