BLUNOMY BRIEF - MAY 2026
In this edition: our transition perspective on biomethane's role in Southeast Asia's energy mix; practical insights for private equity funds on turning climate adaptation risk into value creation; our take on SBTi's Absolute Contraction Approach update; new articles on renewable gases and energy sovereignty as an industrial strategy; and where to meet the team next.
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BLUNOMY NEWS
Blunomy supported GreenYellow in its historic €800M fundraising round, conducting strategic and commercial due diligence for the lenders.
Blunomy joined 70+ businesses and organizations calling for 50% EU electrification by 2040, a bold step toward clean industrial leadership.
→ Read the full joint statement
For the 6th consecutive year, Blunomy is supporting the AFD (French Development Agency) Digital Energy Challenge, accelerating digital solutions for energy access in Africa.
→ Learn more about the challenge
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PUBLICATION
Climate adaptation for private equity funds: from risk assessment to value creation
As physical climate risks become financially material, the focus is shifting from decarbonisation to adaptation. Blunomy, in partnership with the France Invest Sustainability Commission, which hosts the french chapter of Initiative Climat International (iCI), has developed a comprehensive framework and toolkit specifically for private equity fund managers.
This collaborative work moves beyond simple risk assessment, offering a strategic lens to identify resilient business models and unlock value in rapidly growing adaptation markets.
→ Download the report & toolkit
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TRANSITION PERSPECTIVES
Can biomethane play a meaningful role in Southeast Asia's energy transition?
In a recent webinar hosted by ISEAS, Kevin Low, Blunomy APAC bioenergy expert, joined Thomas Wagner (EnviTec Biogas) and Dieter Billen (Roland Berger) to explore the potential of biomethane to support regional decarbonisation, with a close look at the opportunities and challenges specific to Malaysia and Indonesia. The session was moderated by Dr Christopher Len, Senior Fellow at the Climate Change in Southeast Asia Programme.
→ Watch the full recording here
From awareness to action: key takeaways from France Invest's climate adaptation roundtable
On 7 May, Blunomy co-organised a restitution breakfast with the France Invest Climate Working Group, bringing together private equity funds and companies to share how they are turning climate risk awareness into concrete action. From due diligence processes to field-tested nature-based solutions, the exchanges revealed both the urgency and the practical levers available. Read the key takeaways here.
→ How are funds integrating climate risks? Read the article
→ What are companies doing on the ground? Read the article
Major update to SBTi‘s “absolute contraction approach”
On 29 April 2026, the SBTi made a major update to its Absolute Contraction Approach. If your company is preparing to set or renew near-term targets, the numbers have changed. Read the analysis by Loïc Rakotojaon, Principal at Blunomy, on LinkedIn.
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NEWSROOM
Renewable gases: towards a more mature and selective market
The European biomethane sector is navigating a pivotal transition, shifting from a period of rapid expansion toward a focus on operational maturity and portfolio optimization. In this interview, Timothé Husser, Director of Renewable Gas and Bioenergy at Blunomy, provides his perspective on an evolving market.
Energy Sovereignty: beyond decarbonization to industrial autonomy
Is energy sovereignty the missing link in the global climate agenda? In this featured article, Isabelle Kocher de Leyris (CEO of Blunomy) joins other industry leaders to discuss the urgent need for structured industrial planning. Moving away from "fragmented" investments, the discussion highlights the shift toward long-cycle industrial strategies, the vital role of green gas, and the necessity of financing the transformation of carbon-intensive sectors.
→ Read the full insights here (in french)
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