HRZ Transmissoras demonstrates how a lean approach to an asset can deliver efficiencies many large utilities struggle to achieve. Based in Brazil, Actis acquired HRZ Transmissoras at the end of 2021, and in that short period the company has achieved major cost savings and operational improvements.

Founded in 2002, An Phat Holdings has grown from a small single factory to become the leading manufacturer of high-technology and environmentally friendly plastics in Vietnam. The Group has 17 group companies, 15 factories and over 5,000 employees. It exports to over 70 countries, including markets such as the US, EU and Japan. Recently, Actis has completed an exit from An Phat 1 Industrial Park (An Phat 1 IP) of An Phat Holdings, a 180-hectare sustainable industrial park in Hai Duong, Vietnam and also Actis’ first investment in this country.

Emicool is a leading district cooling provider in the Middle East. District cooling is essentially utility-scale air conditioning provided to a large area in a sustainable and reliable way, using chilled water distributed through an underground piping network. It has been described as the “most important utility service in the UAE,” as it can reduce energy consumption by more than 50% when compared to individual air conditioning units. This aligns with the government’s net zero targets. While Emicool’s business model is inherently sustainable, the company is also setting ambitious targets to embed sustainability into all of its processes, including its supply chain from generation to delivery.

NextStream is a group of data centres across Latin America, purchased by Actis from Asterion in March 2023. NextStream consists of 11 data centres, covering six countries in Latin America and the US. Using these strategic assets as a base, NextStream has adopted a startup mindset and is aiming to address significant growth opportunities in Latin America.

BluPine Energy is a renewable Independent Power Producer that operates exclusively in India, established by Actis. Neerav Nanavaty, CEO, BluPine Energy provides insights into the progress of this transformative project.

Serena is a leading player in the renewable energy space in Brazil and the largest publicly listed pure renewable energy generation company in Latin America. For over 15 years, we have been fuelled by the generosity of nature, making clean solar and wind energy accessible to all – from large global companies seeking sustainable profitability to families looking for guilt-free energy consumption, in harmony with society’s call for sustainability. With the capacity to power 4.8 million homes, Serena is a pioneer in developing clean technologies that bring sustainable energy to every consumer.