Sustainability may attract heightened attention in the coming months - both political and in the financial markets, estimates
Sustainability could become a theme of great interest and offer attractive opportunities for return in the autumn, notes
'The
Sustainability is therefore a theme he currently recommends investors to consider in their portfolios.
'I see a fair probability of sustainable equities and green themes outperforming the equity market in general this autumn,' says the investment strategist.
Green energy is a focus area around most of the world, and I expect that will remain the case for many years to come.
Senior investment strategist,
Crucial issues
'Sustainability is much more than climate, but global warming and air pollution are, nevertheless, crucial issues. Air pollution in
The US passed a symbolic milestone in 2019, when the country for the first time obtained more energy from renewables than from coal, though in the bigger picture this was just a modest step on the road towards the greening of the energy sector, according to
'In Europe, 85 per cent of electricity is expected to come from renewables by 2030, which is around double that of
How can investors promote a sustainable future?
'One possibility is to invest in so-called sustainable funds. These are also termed article 9 funds, which is the top EU classification in the area and means the funds invest in activities that aim to address the challenges facing the planet and to contribute to a more sustainable society.
Another option is to invest in companies that support sustainable development - for example, within themes like green energy, electric vehicles, clean water supplies and waste management. Typically, however, we recommend investing in these types of themes via equity funds, where your money is spread across a great many companies. This makes investors less vulnerable to negative developments in individual companies, plus it can be difficult to foresee exactly which companies will be the long-term winners,' says
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