- Careful management of these resources and solutions to address the stresses we have placed upon them will be necessary for economic, social and planetary durability.
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Centuries of burning fossil fuels have resulted in greenhouse-gas emissions which are the single largest contributor to rising global temperatures, and profound changes will be needed if the effects of climate change are to be contained. These themes look at opportunities in companies facilitating the path towards decarbonisation, as well as those helping society to adapt to the long-term changes, and evolving extreme weather events, that we are beginning to experience.
Furthermore, with the world likely to be home to an additional two billion people by 2050, we consider investment opportunities in seeking to meet the growing demands of expanding populations in a way that minimises resource use and waste. -
Decarbonisation
- Industry, energy, agriculture, construction and transport are among key sectors needing to reduce their carbon profiles. As those decarbonisation efforts progress, there are likely to be opportunities in companies facilitating these initiatives and seeking to avoid areas which are adversely exposed.
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Climate adaptation
- Despite the market’s focus on climate transition and mitigation, our world is already facing observable and irreversible effects caused by current levels of warming. Climate adaptation reflects the need to adjust our behaviour and adapt our infrastructure to build resilience against these near-term impacts. Adapting to the climate change already in the pipeline will require significant investment in sustainable infrastructure, food systems, water, detection systems, and public health.
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Resource optimisation
- As economies and populations grow, the world needs to produce more with less resource impact and waste, and make the transition towards a more sustainable and circular economy. There should be opportunities in companies providing solutions in optimising resource usage in areas such as water, recycling, industry, construction and precision agriculture.
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Food system innovation
- Innovative solutions are emerging across the food supply chain and in product developments as population growth and unprecedented demand for food strain natural resources.
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