Stefania Di Bartolomeo, founder of Physis Investment, is spearheading the integration of artificial intelligence into sustainable investing, aiming to combine environmental impact with financial performance. Based in Boston, Physis Investment is notable for its predominantly female executive team and its commitment to transparency in the fight against climate change through investing.

Di Bartolomeo, a Harvard graduate originally from Italy, developed an interest in sustainable finance in her early twenties after an investor questioned how their money was making a tangible difference. This inquiry inspired her to create a software platform that goes beyond traditional financial metrics by evaluating companies on environmental and social factors. The platform assesses how corporations allocate resources to areas such as water security, energy efficiency, corporate philanthropy, and gender diversity in senior management roles.

Over the past year, Physis has expanded its business model to place greater emphasis on data infrastructure, leveraging AI to enhance its analysis of both sustainability and financial indicators. The company’s name, derived from the Greek word for “nature” or “law of nature,” reflects its philosophy that investment decisions should account for broader metrics than mere profit and loss.

Physis is among the first firms in the sustainable investment sector to incorporate AI-driven algorithms designed to select stocks transparently, with the dual goals of environmental benefit and favorable financial returns. By combining cutting-edge technology with a commitment to social responsibility, the company aims to demonstrate that sustainable investing can be both impactful and profitable.