Sovereignty and Sustainability

Homepage > Workgroup > Sovereignty and Sustainability

“How can taking European sovereignty into account accelerate sustainability (and in particular the environmental transition)?”

The working group dedicated to the theme “Sovereignty and Sustainability: How can taking European sovereignty into account accelerate sustainability (and in particular the environmental transition)?” stands out for its ambition to further advance the discussion on how sovereignty-related issues should be addressed at the European level.

Co-founded by Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management, this working group aims to demonstrate how European sovereignty can act as a catalyst for sustainability, and in particular for the environmental transition.

Members of the working group

Melinda Käsdorf
Director Marketing Private Assets - Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management
Bruno Major
Director Marketing - Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management
Eric de Tessières
Chief sustainability officer - Edmond de Rothschild

Group publications

Sovereignty and Sustainability
15 April 2026

Energy sovereignty: an industrial, climate and political challenge

Energy sovereignty: an industrial, climate and political challenge As part of Season 2 of the think tank “2030, Investing for Tomorrow”, the working group “Sovereignty and Sustainability”, co-founded by Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management, met on 10 March 2026 for a second workshop dedicated to European energy sovereignty. Following an initial session focused on defining […]

Sovereignty and Sustainability
3 April 2026

« Energy independence requires dispatchable low-carbon energy sources and enhanced grid flexibility »

« Energy independence requires dispatchable low-carbon energy sources and enhanced grid flexibility » Video interview with Jean-Christophe Guimard, Co-Founder and Chairman of PEARL Infrastructure Capital. Renewable energy appears as a key element in the decarbonisation of our economy and our energy sovereignty. However, certain obstacles remain. Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management leads, within the think […]

Sovereignty and Sustainability
3 February 2026

“Investing in European sovereignty is not a political choice, but a rational economic one.”

“Investing in European sovereignty is not a political choice, but a rational economic one.” Video interview with Eric de Tessières, Group Chief Sustainability Officer, Edmond de Rothschild.  As part of the “2030, Investing for Tomorrow” Think Tank, Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management is leading the working group dedicated to European sovereignty, with a specific focus on its ability to accelerate sustainability, and […]

Sovereignty and Sustainability
13 January 2026

Sovereignty: a concept being reshaped by the pressures of transition

Sovereignty: a concept being reshaped by the pressures of transition As part of Season 2 of the Think Tank “2030, Investing in Tomorrow,” the working group “Sovereignty and sustainability: the new European pairing,” co-led by Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management, met on 27 November for a first workshop bringing together historical, economic, and operational perspectives […]