Cheryl Hicks

Banque Lombard Odier & Cie SA (Investment Management) (Lombard Odier-IM) is the investment management division of Banque Lombard Odier & Cie, a subsidiary of Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2002 when Lombard Odier & Cie and Darier Hentsch & Cie. merged. They are headquartered in Geneva with branches and representative offices throughout Switzerland, Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Lombard Odier-IM provides private banking and asset management services to institutions, family-owned businesses and high-net worth individuals. They also provide a range of support services for independent intermediaries.

SIFEM AG (SIFEM) is the Swiss Development Finance Institution. It provides long-term finance to private equity funds and financial institutions in emerging markets. SIFEM's primary focus is on institutions investing in the small and medium enterprise sector. On a selective basis, SIFEM also invests in microfinance.

Ethos Services SA (Ethos Services) is the investment management subsidiary of Ethos, Fondation suisse pour un développement durable, created in Geneva, Switzerland in 1997 by two pension funds and backed by institutional investors. Ethos Services provides all investment activities and advising for the Ethos Foundation. They are a leading socially responsible investment firm which provides fund advising and manages discretionary mandates. They provide the opportunity to invest with criteria of sustainable development, actively exercise the voting rights of shareholders and engage in dialogue with companies.

De Pury Pictet Turrettini & Cie SA (PPT) is an independent Swiss asset management firm which was founded in 1996 by David de Pury, Guillaume Pictet and Henri Turrettini to provide asset management, estate advisory and family office services for individual and institutional clients.^ Based in Geneva, the firm has substantial expertise in socially responsible investment, building and optimizing a sustainable portfolio where environmental, social and governance dimensions are integrated into the analysis and management process.

BRUGG GROUP AG engages in the production, sale, and distribution of cables and ropes. Its products include power and telecommunication cables and accessories, special cables for industry and security, process control systems for water treatment and energy management, pipe systems for the transport and distribution of liquids, as well as ropes for aerial ropeways, elevators, and cranes rope protection systems against natural hazards. The company was founded by Gottlieb Suhner in 1896 and is headquartered in Brugg, Switzerland.

Inrate AG is an independent sustainability rating agency headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1990 and is owned by Infras AG, the NEST Foundation and by members of the Board of Directors. They support clients (banks, insurances, pension funds, NGOs and foundations) with in depth knowledge of sustainability research helping them develop, and successfully implement, innovative sustainability solutions. The research universe of Inrate currently comprises of listed companies, unlisted companies with listed bonds, sovereign states, supranational institutions and real estate. Geographically, the universe comprises large and medium-sized Swiss equities and all bonds listed in Switzerland. They evaluate all companies in the MSCI World and MSCI Emerging Markets worldwide. Inrate is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Transports publics genevois (TPG) engages in operation of a public transportation vehicles. The company was founded 1977 and is headquartered in Grand-Lancy, Italy.

Fatzer AG Drahtseilfabrik engages in the development, production, and sale of wire ropes, wire rope products and accessories, as well as rockfall, avalanche, and erosion control systems. The company was founded on April 3, 1933 and is headquartered in Romanshorn, Switzerland.

Covalence SA is an independent Swiss investment research firm which was co-founded by Antoine Mach and Marc Rochat in 2001. Headquartered in Carouge, the firm delivers data and research to corporates, academics and non-profits relying on its EthicalQuote reputation index. Their services includes ESG ratings, ESG news data, portfolio advisory, and impact stories, and support sustainable and responsible investment, ESG integration and impact investing strategies. Covalence is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Symbiotics Asset Management SA (Investment Management) (Symbiotics-IM) is the asset management division of Symbiotics Asset Management SA, a market access platform for impact investing which is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The firm was founded by Roland Dominicé in 2004 as Symbiotics SA. Symbiotics-IM creates tailored impact portfolios for institutional investors, such as pension funds, insurance companies or development finance institutions. They also work with global banks and asset managers to create private debt impact funds for their institutional, corporate and high net worth individual (HNWI) clientele.

Impact Finance Management SA (Impact Finance) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Les Acacias, Switzerland. The firm was founded by Cedric Lombard in 2010. Impact Finance provides investment solution to various investors. Their flagship is the Impact Finance Fund, focused on investing in agri- & food businesses.

Groupement d'Intérêt Économique CPA Serre Emergence Agro operates as a business conglomerate, with interest in the sales and distribution of agricultural and gardening products. The company is headquartered in Boulazac Isle Manoire, France.

Quadia SA (Quadia) is an independent investment firm founded in 2010. The firm is headquartered in Switzerland.

Swiss Sustainable Finance (SSF) is a leading centre for sustainable finance based in Zurich, Switzerland. The Swiss company offers free e-learning modules on sustainable finance in English, German, and French, with certificates awarded upon completion. SSF collaborates with major Swiss financial services associations and foreign organizations on sustainable finance topics. The private company operates four platforms with focus groups working on specific topics. SSF has an elected Board and a President who steer strategic priorities, while the Secretariat implements the strategy and related activities, maintains regular communication with members and the broader public, and serves as a point of call for members. SSF also creates videos on topics around sustainable finance and hosts an annual event.

Natura'Pro SA is a French company that provides advisory services to farmers, producers, breeders, and consumers. The private company is based in Privas, France. The CEO of the company is Sylvain Robinet.