The world we're headed for
Earth’s temperature is rising...
...at an unprecedented rate
The Earth's temperature is rising at an unprecedented rate due to human actions, with irreversible changes to our environment unfolding as a result. An estimated 2.4°C of warming is anticipated* by the turn of the century, even with full NDC commitments from the relevant nations around the world. If we continue along this perilous trajectory - grave damage to our planet and societies will follow.
Mass extinction of flora and fauna
Famine due to crop and food supply degradation
Economic uncertainty for future generations
There is a better alternative possible
if we are willing and able to act today
An energy transition towards renewables
Cleaner water and atmosphere
More sustainable businesses
A better future for ourselves and the generations to come
The choice is ours...
As global populations continue to grow, an ever increasing demand for energy, food and other necessities is fueled. Earth’s finite resources and delicate interconnected ecosystems cannot withstand this strain indefinitely.
Megatrend: Environmental Challenges
The need for solutions that seek to improve energy efficiency, lower food waste and provide alternatives to scarce resources has never been greater.
The Cost
The Opportunity
US$140 Billion*
US$26 Trillion**
Minimum annual adaptation costs faced by just developing countries by 2030
Potential economic gain through to 2030 if bold climate action is taken
Many global agreements guide these endeavors, such as the Framework Convention on Climate Change, COP 26 and the Paris Agreement.
Overcoming these challenges is a priority issue
As a priority issue for the coming decades, the UN has made Climate Action one of its Sustainable Development Goals for 2030:
UN SDG #13
Three broad categories of action are:
Cutting emissions
Financing adjustments
Climate adaptation
Source: **NCE Global Commission on the Economy & Climate Report 2018
Investors are taking action across key sub-themes...
Renewable Energy
200 - 700%
The potential economic payback through to 2030 for accelerating renewables deployment & efficiency measures*
*Source: IRENA Global Renewables Outlook 2020
Climate Protection and Resource Conservation
>50%
More than 50% of the worlds GDP - US$44 trillion – are dependent on nature and it’s services*
*Source: WEF, PWC New Nature Economy Report 2020
Sustainable Agriculture
-15%
The global area of cultivated land has more than halved since 1960 and is expected to drop a further 15% by 2050*
*Source: CPR AM Food for Generations Annual Impact Report 2020
Water Supply & Technology
+55%
The anticipated increase in water demand between the period from 2015 to 2050*
*Source: OECD Environmental Outlook to 2050
...and many more investable topics!
Sustainable Infrastructure & Resilience
Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Building
Pollution Prevention
Smart City
Capture the power of Environmental Megatrends with Thematic Investing
By analysing the structural opportunities presented by Environmental Challenges, thematic investors can identify companies that could most likely benefit and contribute within various relevant and investable sub-themes. This can provide a potential path for thematic investors seeking to generate returns while acting as conscientious stakeholders in a significantly more environmentally sustainable future.
Contribute to a healthier planet
Potential
portfolio
diversification
Capture long-term growth potential
Environmental Challenges
Invest for your future - act for the planet
Source: *UN Environment Programme Adaptation Gap Report 2021
Source: *UN Environment Programme Adaptation Gap Report 2021
Source: *UN Environment Programme Adaptation Gap Report 2021