FRANKFURT AM MAIN, DE / ACCESS Newswire / November 17, 2025 / Frankfurt am Main, Germany / ACCESS Newswire / November 17, 2025 / Deutsche Nachhaltigkeit AG (ISIN: DE000A3DW408) presented at the International Impact Forum in Abu Dhabi on October 21, showcasing how the Frankfurt-based impact investor connects purpose with capital to deliver financial returns alongside measurable environmental and social impact.
The company served as the main sponsor of the forum, where over 300 global investors, policymakers, and innovators convened to advance sustainable finance solutions and build partnerships between European and Middle Eastern impact investment communities.
Why Connect Europe and the Middle East?
The Abu Dhabi edition of the International Impact Forum took place on October 21st at the Rosewood Abu Dhabi and marked a significant milestone in connecting European and Middle Eastern impact investment communities.
The event brought together institutional investors, family offices, entrepreneurs, and policy leaders to address the growing imperative of sustainable finance amid global challenges.
“The forum in Abu Dhabi reinforced a critical message: impact investing is a global necessity, not a regional initiative,” explained Ole Nixdorff, CEO of Deutsche Nachhaltigkeit AG.
“ESG assets are projected to exceed $53 trillion by 2025, accounting for more than one-third of global assets under management. We are witnessing a fundamental transformation in how capital flows. Our role is to demonstrate that purpose-driven investments can deliver exceptional returns while creating lasting positive change.”
Middle Eastern partnerships emerged as a central theme throughout the day. Abu Dhabi’s position as a sustainability hub, combined with Europe’s regulatory leadership in ESG standards, creates powerful synergies for scaling impact solutions globally.
How Does Impact Investing Generate Returns?
The company’s CEO delivered a featured presentation titled “Purpose x Capital: Impact Investment as a global market and how to build financially sustainable business.”
His talk highlighted the investment approach across future-oriented sectors, including AI, sustainable mobility, circular economy, health innovation, and energy solutions.
Nixdorff emphasized the critical interplay between mission-driven goals and economic viability: “Impact investing succeeds when we rigorously measure both financial performance and real-world outcomes. Our portfolio companies prove that sustainable business models can outperform traditional approaches while addressing urgent societal needs.”
Distinguished speakers from multiple continents contributed diverse perspectives throughout the forum.
Dr. Othmar Karas, former First Vice-President of the European Parliament, delivered the opening keynote on “Europe and the GCC: A strong coalition in drastically changing times,” emphasizing the need for ambitious cross-border action on climate and sustainability challenges.
Anahita Thoms, Partner at Baker McKenzie and expert in sustainability and trade, explored the balance between regulation and innovation through her keynote “Regulation vs. Innovation: Sustainable international trade and the role of cross-border regulation.”
What Innovations Were Showcased?
Groundbreaking impact ventures took center stage during the forum, exemplifying the intersection of purpose and profit:
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Vriko Yu, CEO of Archireef – Demonstrated how NatureTech solutions can restore degraded marine ecosystems
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Hanno Schädel, Founder of Save the Water – Presented Soapeya’s revolutionary waterless soap technology, capable of saving trillions of liters of water globally
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Mohamed Mostafa Elbadawy, Executive Director at Khalifa University Enterprises Company, Illustrated how academic institutions can drive research commercialization and impact investing through the KUEC model
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Tim Nixdorff, Chairman of EcoMotion – Highlighted automated parking technology,d emonstrating how smart urban infrastructure can simultaneously reduce costs and achieve significant environmental benefits
“The future of our cities depends on innovations that make sustainability the practical, profitable choice,” he noted during his presentation on revolutionary parking solutions.
Panel discussions throughout the day addressed critical themes:
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Building resilient impact strategies amid global instability
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Scaling climate solutions through venture capital
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Creating a sustainable Europe-UAE investment axis
Continuing Momentum into 2026
The success of the Abu Dhabi forum reinforces the growing demand for platforms that connect impact capital with innovative solutions.
Deutsche Nachhaltigkeit AG confirmed that the International Impact Forum series will continue in 2026, with planned events in Monaco and Frankfurt, maintaining the dialogue in key global financial centers.
“What began as a single event has become an international movement,” said Nixdorff. “Rotating through major financial hubs creates sustained dialogue that transcends borders and cultivates the relationships necessary for transformative impact investments.”
“The 2026 forums will build on the partnerships and momentum generated throughout 2025.”
About Deutsche Nachhaltigkeit AG
Deutsche Nachhaltigkeit AG is a leading publicly traded impact investor headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. The company invests exclusively in high-growth enterprises that deliver attractive financial returns alongside measurable positive ecological and social impacts.
With rigorous ESG criteria and a focus on future industries, including AI, mobility, circular economy, nutrition, health, and energy, Deutsche Nachhaltigkeit AG supports portfolio companies through successful IPOs and capital market transactions.
The company organizes the International Impact Forum series and champions global dialogue on sustainable investing and its transformative potential.
Contact: Deutsche Nachhaltigkeit AG Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Email: info@dn-ag.com
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SOURCE: Deutsche Nachhaltigkeit AG
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