The Big Interview: Impax CEO on avoiding 'lazy' ESG acronym and doubling assets by 2030

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Valeria Martinez
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As Impax Asset Management turns 25 this year, founder and chief executive Ian Simm talks to Investment Week about why he avoids the ESG acronym, how he plans to double assets by 2030 and new opportunities on the horizon.

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