Ninety One Global Environment
Why did we include the Ninety One Global Environment Fund in the 7IM Responsible Choice Balanced Model Portfolio?
The Ninety One Global Environment Fund invests in companies that that provide or benefit from solutions to climate change. The investable Universe is created by the investment team and is based on decarbonisation revenues. This means they invest in companies that have an economic link to sustainable decarbonisation. It is a high-conviction fund with a concentrated portfolio of 20-40 stocks.
Where does the fund fit in the Responsible Investment Spectrum?
Climate Change Solutions
A huge amount of investment is needed to help slow climate change and mitigate its negative impacts. This fund gives us exposure to the structural growth enablers and beneficiaries of a cleaner world. These will include manufacturers of renewable technology or companies that are improving their production processes to make them greener and more sustainable.
Vestas
Vestas is one of the main companies aligned with the clean energy theme. It is considered one of the largest wind companies in the world. It offers a range of products across three wind turbine platforms. It specialises in onshore and offshore wind and has installations around the world.
NextEra Energy
NextEra Energyu is the world's largest generator of electricity from wind and solar, a market leader in battery storage and the market leader in North American renewable energy. The company is likley to be a big beneficiary from new US climate leglisation that has been designed to boost cleaner energy investment.
From the manager:
The Global Environment Fund provides access to a broad range of companies poised to thrive in the lowcarbon economy, offering long-term structural growth opportunities. A high-conviction approach, proprietary universe, and concentrated portfolio, set it apart from broad equity benchmarks.
Source: https://ninetyone.com/en/unitedkingdom/funds-strategies/globalenvironment-fund
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