The energy shock will accelerate investment in smart energy solutions
Energy systems are dangerously flawed; renewables and electrification are needed to drive the transition.
Sustainable Thematic investing
Resource scarcity, climate change, diminishing biodiversity and pollution are damaging trends. They undermine future economic growth and social prosperity. Discover how sustainable thematic investing is combatting these challenges, capturing value and creating sustainable long-term growth.
Circular solutions – a triple threat for supply chain challenges
Global supply chains have become long and convoluted as well as opaque and fragile. Circular solutions are helping manufacturers reduce their exposure and build resilience.
Less is more - making manufacturing clean, green, and lean
Resource constraints and emission restrictions will squeeze manufacturing margins and boost innovation.
Solutions
Smart Energy
Invests globally in companies providing technologies for clean energy production, distribution, power management infrastructure and energy efficiency.
Smart Materials
Targets the transformation of the manufacturing supply chain by focusing on sustainable ingenuity and innovation.
Smart Mobility
Looks for companies benefiting from the electrification of transportation, such as the makers of mass-transit systems.
Sustainable Water
Invests in products and services enabling a clean and safe water supply as well as higher efficiency in water treatment and infrastructure.
Circular Economy
Focuses on circular logistics chains, efficient waste management systems and the promotion of socially-balanced and eco-friendly lifestyles.
Healthy Living
Invests in companies that promote good health and well-being and contribute to an efficient healthcare system.
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Webinar: The electrification of the economy at a key inflection point
Global electrification is vital if the world is to decarbonize and meet the Paris Agreement. Spikes in energy prices and concerns over Russian gas supply are showing how vulnerable the world is while it is reliant on fossil fuels. The long-term answer lies in using renewable energy, building out the smart electricity grid and capitalizing on energy efficiency solutions.
In this webinar, Roman Boner, Portfolio Manager and Michael Studer, Deputy Portfolio Manager, share their views on the current energy markets and forces at play. What do high energy and carbon prices, supply chain shortages and inflation fears mean for Robeco’s Smart Energy strategy, which invests in clean energy sources and energy-efficiency technologies that will transform the sector and decarbonize our economies.