Sustainability

Carbon offsetting is an inevitable part of net zero – and investors could benefit.

New rules coming into force in the UK will prove demanding for infrastructure investors and other developers, writes Elisabeth Jeffries.

The global urban population is projected to surge to 6.3bn by 2050, compelling the infrastructure sector to address the demands of rapidly growing cities.

Private markets managers are alarmed by the number of investors that have become mistrustful of sustainable investing, writes Niamh Smith. While they remain confident that ESG adds long-term value, communication needs to be improved.

Demand for data centres is growing exponentially. Christopher Walker investigates whether that growth can ever be green.

Sustainability is key for long-term success, but investors must avoid excessive first-mover risk.

Infrastructure assets are of critical importance to both local and global communities. Fortunately, investors can serve those communities without compromising returns.

Strategies seeking investments in themes like nature-based solutions, biodiversity and natural resources – or natural capital – have begun to sprout in various infrastructure asset managers’ mandates.

The Australian fund manager is aiming for a more decarbonised and self-sufficient supply chain buying solar modules and batteries for its renewables projects that use the polysilicon manufactured at the Lansdown facility.