Amir Sharifi

Amir Sharifi is a Comex Member and Strategy Lead at Hy24, a joint venture between FiveT Hydrogen and Ardian, which is today the world’s largest investment manager dedicated to investing in the entire value chain of clean hydrogen, from upstream to downstream applications. Hy24 manages the first-of-its-kind Fund: ‘The Clean H2 Infra Fund’ which is today up and running with €2 billion of allocations. Amir contributed to the creation of Hy24 as Energy Transition Lead of Ardian, a world-leading private investment house ($180bn of Assets Under Management). Amir seats at the board of Enagàs Renovable, the joint platform of Hy24 and Enagàs for clean hydrogen development in Spanish speaking countries. He is also a Regional Head at Hy24, leading investment activities in Southern Europe, MENA and UK. Amir has 23 years of investment and energy experience, of which 18 years with Ardian, where he participated in developing a renewable energy platform of 7.5GW capacity, as well as strategic energy transportation/storage infrastructures in Europe. Amongst other roles within Ardian, Amir also created the Ardian foundation to promote social mobility around the world by supporting deserving youth through scholarships, cultural activities and mentoring, and headed Ardian’s corporate development group. He started his career as a strategy consultant specialised on utilities and market due diligences. Amir also published a piano album and co-authored an essay on oriental spirituality.

Session Overview

Tuesday, 4 November

16:40

Decarbonisation ICC Hall B 16:40 - 17:20

Industrial competitiveness: balancing energy security, sustainability and affordability

Europe’s Clean Industrial Deal marks a pivotal shift in aligning climate ambition with industrial competitiveness, aiming to decarbonise the economy while strengthening strategic sectors such as steel, chemicals, and clean tech. With a target of a 90% emissions reduction by 2040, the Deal prioritises investment in low-carbon manufacturing, energy infrastructure, and circular economy solutions, while keeping affordability and reliable power at the core of the transition. The proposed €480 billion annual investment seeks to modernise grids, drive innovation, and lower production costs through reforms in procurement and resource efficiency. Although initiated in the EU, the Deal offers a blueprint for the Global South and other regions balancing sustainability with industrial resilience. Its global implications - from clean product standards to tightening emissions expectations- signal a future where businesses and industries must move beyond viewing climate ambition as a trade-off to competitiveness, harnessing all energy sources, technologies, and innovations to thrive.

Attendee Insights:

Explore how Europe's industrial strategy is influencing global trade, investment, and energy priorities, and learn how operators are adapting to balance cost, carbon, and competitiveness in an evolving policy landscape.