United StatesImpax Asset Management, University of New Hampshire
Announce Recipients of Pax Scholarship Program
Portsmouth, N.H., 16 January 2025 – Impax Asset Management (Impax), a specialist asset manager investing in the transition to a more sustainable economy, today announced the recipients of their second Pax Scholarship at the University of New Hampshire (UNH).
Founded in 2022, the Pax Scholarship awards merit-based scholarships to support students enrolled in the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and a demonstrated focus in sustainability and sustainable investing.
The five recipients of the inaugural Pax Scholarship include:
- Pakeezah Tariq: Dual majoring in Sustainability and Economics
- Brett R. Schultz: Dual majoring in Sustainability and Finance
- Julia R. Fichera: Majoring in information systems and business analytics with a minor in marketing
- Sadie J. Dyer: Majoring in Business & Sustainability with a minor in Hospitality Management
- Riley K. Bishop: Major in Business & Sustainability and minoring in Real Estate Finance
Ed Farrington, President, North America, Impax said: “We are pleased to again partner with the Peter T. Paul College and UNH to make a strong investment in these students. On behalf of Impax, we offer our congratulations. And as a proud UNH graduate, I know firsthand the impact UNH has on our state – and look forward to seeing the change Pakeezah, Brett, Julia, Sadie and Riley make in the coming years.”
Lucy Gilson, Dean, UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics said: “We are grateful to Impax for their continued commitment to recognizing and supporting our talented students who are passionate about sustainability and sustainable investing. These scholarships celebrate their accomplishments and provide valuable encouragement as they prepare to become leaders in creating a more sustainable future. Congratulations to this year’s recipients – we look forward to the impact they will make in the years ahead.”
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Contact
Lauren Smith l.smith@impaxam.com
About Impax Asset Management
Founded in 1998, Impax is a specialist asset manager, with approximately $42.7 billion as of 31 December 2024 in both listed and private markets strategies, investing in the opportunities arising from the transition to a more sustainable global economy.
Impax believes that capital markets will be shaped profoundly by global sustainability challenges, including climate change, pollution and essential investments in human capital, infrastructure and resource efficiency. These trends will drive growth for well-positioned companies and create risks for those unable or unwilling to adapt.
The company seeks to invest in higher quality companies with strong business models that demonstrate sound management of risk. Impax offers a well-rounded suite of investment solutions spanning multiple asset classes seeking superior risk-adjusted returns over the medium to long term.
Impax has approximately 300 employees across its offices in the United Kingdom, the United States, Ireland, Denmark, Hong Kong and Japan making it one of the investment management sector’s largest investment teams dedicated to sustainable development.
About the University of New Hampshire
The University of New Hampshire inspires innovation and transforms lives in our state, nation and world. More than 16,000 students from 49 states and 82 countries engage with an award-winning faculty in top-ranked programs in business, engineering, law, health and human services, liberal arts and the sciences across more than 200 programs of study. A Carnegie Classification R1 institution, UNH partners with NASA, NOAA, NSF, and NIH, and received over $210 million in competitive external funding in FY23 to further explore and define the frontiers of land, sea and space.