Kenny Chen, Founder of Turbo Net Zero, was recently interviewed by Giovanni Amodeo, Chief Influencer Officer at ION, as part of the Mergermarket Influencers Fireside Chat series, focusing on the evolving role of sustainability in private markets.
The discussion explored why private markets are increasingly central to scaling sustainability impact, and how limited partner expectations, regulatory developments, and competitive pressures are reshaping general partner strategies. Key themes included the use of ESG to support value creation, capital access, and multiple expansion, as well as the importance of embedding sustainability into the deal thesis rather than treating it as a compliance exercise.
Kenny also shared Turbo Net Zero’s Build–Operate–Transfer (BOT) approach, which focuses on building operational capability within portfolio companies and aligning sustainability initiatives with commercial objectives across the investment lifecycle.
The full interview is available on the ION Analytics website.