Green Infrastructure

These green infrastructure investment themes aim to make our world more sustainable and reduce the impact of human activities on the environment. They are all about finding smarter and cleaner ways to power our lives and use our resources. Investing in assets/companies that provide essential services that are necessary for global populations, jobs, economies and the planet to function, prosper and grow.

Renewable Energy

This theme focuses on investing in sources of energy that don't run out, like sunlight (solar), small self-sufficient power systems (microgrid), heat from the Earth (geothermal), flowing water (hydro), and organic materials (biomass). These sources are cleaner and better for the environment.

Greener Future Resources

This theme focuses on investing in things like hydrogen (a clean fuel), nuclear power (a low-carbon energy source), and transitioning from fossil fuels (like oil and coal) to cleaner natural gas.

Circular Economy

This theme focuses on investing in ways to use resources wisely and reduce waste. It includes managing water efficiently, treating wastewater, and recycling materials so they can be used again instead of being thrown away.

Energy Storage

This theme focuses on investing in technologies that store energy efficiently, like charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs), better power grids, and advanced batteries that can save electricity for when we need it most.

Carbon Capture and Storage

This theme focuses on investing in ways to capture harmful carbon emissions from industries and power plants and storing them safely underground to reduce their impact on the environment.

Green Transportation

This theme focuses on investing in transportation methods that are kinder to the Earth. This can include eco-friendly trains, local public transportation options, boats with cleaner engines, and vehicles that use cleaner fuels or run on electricity.

Why now?

Recently, the US Inflation Reduction Act, Canada’s Sustainable Jobs Plan, and the European Green Deal all allocate substantial once-in-a-generation funding towards investing in green infrastructure. This is your chance to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

Massive global need towards 2035

Growth will require $3.7 trillion of annual investment in global infrastructure (2035), plus $1 trillion annually to meet the United Nations’ sustainable development goals.

McKinsey Global Institute: Bridging infrastructure gaps: Has the world made progress?

VISA 2023 Sustainability Trends

Consumers are loyal to brands that align with their values. 66% believe CEOs should take charge on climate change rather than wait for government action while 43% say they would stop buying from a company that acted in a way that was not socially or environmentally appropriate.

A Visa Global Sustainability Research study, in partnership with EY Consulting

Why infrastructure?

Investors are drawn to infrastructure assets due to their potential for long-term stability, lower risk, and protection against inflation, presenting an alternative asset class that offers new opportunities for returns and risk diversification.