The buildings that we live and work in are major contributors to climate change. They account for roughly 30% of energy-related global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the International Energy Agency. Yet there is great potential for buildings to be part of a zero-emissions future.
By retrofitting existing buildings and future-proofing new ones using energy-efficient materials and technologies, we can make significant progress towards meeting the international Paris climate goals. Urgent action is needed globally to limit the increase in global temperatures to “well below 2°C”, as agreed in Paris. This creates long-term opportunities for companies that can accelerate the transition to a low carbon economy.
We invest in companies that are delivering positive solutions, either directly or indirectly, to the environmental challenges the world is facing.
Here's an example of one of the companies we have invested in.
ROCKWOOL* is the leading supplier of fire resilient stone wool insulation. From classrooms to stadiums, land to landmarks, since their first stone wool production in 1937 to the extensive range of solutions they supply today, ROCKWOOL Group products have evolved to enhance many aspects of modern life.
“The ROCKWOOL Group’s product portfolio is perfectly placed to tackle many of today’s biggest sustainability and development challenges. From energy consumption to noise pollution, water scarcity to flooding, our solutions help our customers address many of the big issues of modern living. Our range of products reflects the diversity of the world’s needs, supporting our stakeholders in reducing their own carbon footprint along the way.” Jens Birgersson CEO ROCKWOOL Group.
ROCKWOOL is striving to meet the needs of the world today without compromising the future of the planet, using one of the earth’s most abundant resources.
To read more about how ROCKWOOL is using stone to make a lasting impact across generations visit their website.
The value of any fund's assets will go down as well as up. This will cause the value of your investment to fall as well as rise and you may get back less than you originally invested.
*Information sourced from company literature