Turbo Impact

In this episode of Turbo Impact, Shami Nissan, Head of Sustainability at Actis, joins host Kenny Chen to discuss how sustainability is reshaping the way infrastructure investors build, operate, and scale long-duration assets. For Actis, the starting point is clear: sustainability must protect value, create value, and support better long-term investment outcomes.
 
Grounded in Actis’ “values drive value” philosophy, Shami explains how sustainability can move from principle to practice when it is embedded into investment judgment, asset resilience, and operating performance. The conversation extends this lens to the next generation of infrastructure, including sustainable data centers amid rising AI-driven demand and the use of technology to strengthen resilience across physical assets.
 
Key Topics Covered
  • The shift from sustainability process to sustainability as investment discipline
  • Climate resilience as a core driver of long-term infrastructure value
  • Community trust as a material factor in infrastructure execution and risk management
  • Sustainable data centers amid rising AI-driven demand for power, water, and digital capacity
  • Technology’s role in improving infrastructure resilience, operating performance, and measurable impact
 
Who Should Listen:
Private capital managers, institutional allocators, and corporate leaders
 
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Produced by: Turbo Net Zero

Creators and Guests

Host
Kenny Chen
Managing Partner, Turbo Net Zero
Guest
Shami Nissan
Head of Sustainability, Actis

What is Turbo Impact?

Turbo Impact is a podcast by Turbo Net Zero, exploring how sustainability shapes private capital. We bring together top investors, institutional allocators, and entrepreneurs to discuss how sustainability influences investment and corporate strategies.

Each episode dives into real-world insights on integrating sustainability in private capital. Turbo Impact features candid conversations with industry leaders who turn sustainability challenges into strategic opportunities and meaningful impact.