In depth: Technical view - Environment: an investment opportunity?

Pensions Week, June, 2009

Byline: Will Oulton

"Green technology will be one of the great growth sectors of the world economy over the next few years". This statement, made by chancellor Alistair Darling while delivering the Budget is being echoed by political leaders the world over.

The focus on climate change and its implications in terms of assessing economic cost and investment portfolio risks are increasingly being highlighted by political and industry commentators across the globe. However, the investment opportunities emerging from a transition to a low carbon economy have had relatively little attention. Incentives derived from economic stimulus packages are expected to play an increasing role in this growth over the coming months and years. However, pension fund...

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