Why environmental thematic strategies
Achieving a low carbon economy in harmony with our natural ecosystems requires a fundamental shift across business sectors and geographies. This transition is backed by a growing number of institutions, corporates and consumers and will require tens of trillions of investments over the next few decades.1
Our strategies
BNP Paribas Asset Management is the sustainable investor for a changing world. Through our Environmental Strategies Group, an experienced team of thematic investors, we offer a suite of strategies seeking positive returns and environmental outcomes.
The strategies are based on the premise that environmental themes may outperform the overall market over time and that exposure to these themes could generate attractive long-term return potential. They can also provide diversification and tangible environmental benefits.
Each strategy taps into key environmental themes through an active, global multi-sector approach to better manage risks and uncover the most compelling opportunities.
Team and resources
Ulrik Fugmann and Edward Lees lead our Environmental Strategies Group. It includes portfolio managers, equity and quantitative research analysts, and investment specialists. They benefit from access to our Sustainability Centre, Quantitative Research Group and global risk and trading platform.
1 Source: IRENA, International Renewable Energy Agency, World Energy Transitions Outlook, April 2021.
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