Turbo Impact

In this episode of Turbo Impact, Viviana Occhionorelli, Partner and Head of Sustainability at Astorg, joins host Kenny Chen to discuss how private equity firms can translate sustainability into disciplined value creation across the investment lifecycle. Grounded in Astorg’s philosophy of “the art of listening,” Viviana explains how understanding management ambition, customer expectations, and operational realities helps embed sustainability directly into investment strategy.  
 
The conversation explores how climate became a central pillar of Astorg’s approach, including its early commitment to Science Based Targets at the fund level and the structured playbooks used to drive decarbonization across portfolio companies. Viviana also highlights how practical tools—such as EcoVadis assessments and sustainability-linked loans—help translate sustainability priorities into measurable operational improvements and financial outcomes.
 
Key Topics Covered
  • Integrating sustainability through Astorg’s “art of listening” investment philosophy
  • Building a practical portfolio-wide decarbonization strategy 
  • Turning sustainability priorities into operational execution across portfolio companies
  • Aligning sustainability performance with tangible financial outcomes
  • Why biodiversity and nature-related risks are moving onto private equity investors’ agenda

Creators and Guests

Host
Kenny Chen
Managing Partner, Turbo Net Zero
Guest
Viviana Occhionorelli
Partner and Head of Sustainability, Astorg

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.