Dr Daniel Zimmerer

Portfolio Manager Thematic Equities

Dr Daniel Zimmerer has been working as a portfolio manager and analyst at Zürcher Kantonalbank since 2020. As of April 2024, he has shared responsibility for the Swisscanto (LU) Equity Fund Sustainable Climate.

His focus is on clean tech within the industrial, technology, and utilities sectors. In this role, he conducts in-depth analyses of global investment flows and sustainable business models, while also addressing political climate protection programmes.

Previously, Daniel Zimmerer worked for five years as a Research Associate at the School of Finance at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and spent three years in Private Banking and Wealth Management at the Kaiser Partner Group in Liechtenstein. Between 2017 and 2020, he completed his doctorate at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and undertook a research stay at Maastricht University (School of Business and Economics). His research focused on the relationship between corporate sustainability performance, financial performance, and risk. The results of his research have been published in renowned academic journals. Daniel Zimmerer also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Accounting and Finance from the University of St. Gallen (HSG). Additionally, he is certified as an EFFAS Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA).

Blog posts

Paris Climate Agreement – a success after all

Ten years after the agreement, the energy transition is in full swing.

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AI in the fight against water scarcity

Water is a precious resource. How AI can help us use it carefully.

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The promising fight against PFAS and micropollutants.

What opportunities water protection colud offer within the water investment theme.

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Solutions to tackle PFAS are needed now

Eliminating the persistent chemicals PFAS offers opportunities for growth. That should be of interest to investors.

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"A water gap as big as 30 times Lake Constance is looming"

Without significant investment in the water sector, demand for water will significantly exceed supply. In a comprehensive analysis, Daniel Zimmerer and Jonas Knüsel identify the biggest challenges and investment opportunities.

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Prices for solar modules in free fall. This is what you need to know.

High overcapacity from China is causing prices for photovoltaic modules to plummet. This is how we respond to it.

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CO₂ pricing – what investors should keep in mind

Taxing CO₂ emissions can have a significant impact on the company valuation. This results in investment opportunities and risks.

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Carbon Capture is a promising investment theme

Capturing, recycling and storing CO₂ has great potential for the future. How you can invest.

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Climate protection: a turning point in the USA

The USA aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 40 percent by 2030 compared to 2005. Unlike the European Union, the US does not rely on CO2 emissions trading, but on tax incentives. Why?

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Using renewable energy to mitigate rising inflation and supply insecurity

Europe is facing record fuel prices. Equities from the renewable energy sector can therefore be seen from a new perspective.

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Carbon pricing in times of high energy prices

CO2 pricing, or carbon pricing, is meeting resistance given the current high energy prices. At the same time, CO2-intensive sectors are under pressure to invest more in renewable energies and energy efficiency. These are factors investors should consider.

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Fully electric in the fast lane

The greater range and, of course, the sharp rise in fuel prices are making electric vehicles attractive. Automotive manufacturers are investing heavily here.

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What really drives e-mobility

The ultimate breakthrough in e-mobility will be achieved when the costs of battery production reach the level of a classic combustion engine. We're not far away from that right now.

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