Future of Infrastructure
The trends set to shape infrastructure’s future are already evident in its present: digitalisation and the energy transition. Each theme presents myriad opportunities – the former filled with tantalising possibilities, the latter driven by increasing urgency. As this report explores, investors – including our latest list of young talent, Infrastructure Investor’s Rising Stars – are moving quickly to identify the opportunities and reap the benefits.
The big picture: Three key themes helping to shape the future of infrastructure
Digital infrastructure, energy and renewables are the focus for some of the biggest funds in markets giving a strong indication of which way the wind is blowing, here are our key themes to keep an eye on.
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As the demands of the world change, so too does the infrastructure industry. Today, the sector is more diverse and sustainably minded than ever before, with an increased focus on key areas such as DE&I and climate change. As we enter Industry 4.0 the infrastructure sector, and the people within it, look set to meet – and exceed – new ambitions.
Infrastructure is living through a transformative decade. To find out where investors are directing their attention, we compiled a list of 20 ways in which fund managers are shaping the future of infrastructure. Actions range from investing in energy efficiency solutions to automating back-office operations with artificial intelligence. On the way, we look at how new fund vehicle types – and management techniques – are emerging to tap into the specific opportunities afforded by the mega-trends of decarbonisation, digitalisation and changing demographics.
The changing infrastructure landscape continues to attract significant capital, with investors now looking to prioritise the energy transition and tap into growing sectors such as tech. As the focus on climate change increases, the asset class will play an important role in minimising its impact. This special report examines how the sector is evolving.
Decisions about the future will often require a giant leap of faith – we weigh up the facts available in the present, make a judgement call and hope for the best outcome for tomorrow. In 2020, many investors are trying to reimagine now what the world will be like in 10, 20 or 30 years’ time. And allocating capital at a time in history where the sands are shifting at a dizzying pace is the biggest challenge facing a sector that has traditionally been based on long-term horizons.
Investing today is not for the faint-hearted. But while the path to tomorrow comes with a hefty dose of risk, this year’s Future of Infrastructure report reveals it’s also paved with opportunity.
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