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Partnership and the circular economy

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Evy Hambro, Global Head of Thematics and Sector Investing, Black Rock Fundamental Equities

Sumana Manohar, Head of Thematic Research, BlackRock Fundamental Equities

On-screen question: How do you help clients position portfolios for the net-zero economy?

We are committed to helping clients navigate the transition to the net zero economy.

We strive to determine how the world is changing, understand the disruptive forces that can catalyse these changes, and identify companies that can succeed in this environment.

There is no guarantee that research capabilities will contribute to a positive investment outcome.

Often that means those companies with a credible plan to move from brown to green.

The steel industry is a good example. Steel is essential for solar and wind generation – but steel production accounts for around 7% of global carbon emissions.

So innovation around green hydrogen and carbon capture -- to put the industry on a path to net zero steel --can have a hugely positive impact on the environment.

Steel is also infinitely recyclable, and our circular economy team does a lot of work – in partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation – to identify companies that develop other innovative ways of reducing waste and preserving the world’s resources.

On-screen question: What exactly is the circular economy?

The circular economy seeks to address three sustainability challenges – waste, biodiversity loss, and climate change – with an emphasis on recycling and regeneration.

But this can mean different things in different sectors. For example, it’s easy to recycle a beverage can, but not so easy to recycle cement.

So, we partner with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to combine their expertise with our research and analytics.

This partnership helps us identify companies with circular solutions to some of the world’s greatest environmental challenges – such as how to decarbonize industries where the energy source can’t easily be replaced with renewable energy.

We believe this approach can lead some attractive investment opportunities for our clients – and also a cleaner world.

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