Emma Kurtz

Emma Kurtz is a Sustainability and Impact Analyst at Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C. in Kansas City, MO, currently responsible for evaluating the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics of investment strategies and supporting the firm's impact-focused initiatives. Her role involves in-depth analysis of sustainability trends across infrastructure, energy, and essential services sectors, with an emphasis on integrating ESG factors into investment decision-making.

Before joining Tortoise Capital Advisors in June 2021, Emma built experience as an Investment Operations Intern at American Century Investments, where she supported portfolio operations and enhanced her understanding of asset management processes. Her career demonstrates a blend of analytical rigor and practical experience in finance, focused on sustainable investing and operational efficiency within the asset management industry.

Emma holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics from the University of Alabama. She brings expertise in sustainable finance, ESG analytics, and sector research—particularly in energy and infrastructure—to her role, contributing to the firm's impact investing capabilities. Emma’s notable contributions include advancing ESG integration and performance reporting for investment products targeting responsible and sustainable outcomes.