Invest in Environmental Technologies
What are environmental technologies?
Environmental technologies help to protect and improve our environment. For example, they help us to produce less waste, use energy more efficiently and keep the air and water clean. Here are some examples of environmental technologies:
Solar energy is a clean and renewable energy source. It uses the sun's energy to generate electricity. Solar cells installed on the roofs of houses absorb this radiation and convert it into electrical energy. This energy can then be used to power electrical appliances in the home or even fed into the public power grid.
Wind energy uses the wind to generate electricity. Large wind turbines, which are often installed in windy areas such as coastal areas or open plains, turn in the wind and generate electrical energy. This energy can then be fed into the electricity grid or used locally. Large wind turbines are often installed in windy areas to harness this energy source.
Water treatment technologies purify contaminated water. They can help to remove pollutants from water, making it safe for human consumption. The purified water can then be returned to the environment - for example to rivers or lakes. In this way, harmful effects on the animal and plant world can be reduced.
Recycling is the process of collecting waste materials and transforming them into new products. This can help to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill. At the same time, valuable resources are conserved. Examples of recycling processes include melting down glass or metal to make new products or shredding paper to produce recycled paper.
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Investing in environmental technologies
Environmental technologies are designed to protect our planet for future generations. It is important that we all do our part to protect the environment by using and supporting these technologies. The companies held in the following funds make a significant contribution to this every year. These funds are Article 9 products in accordance with the EU Disclosure Regulation.
- ERSTE WWF STOCK ENVIRONMENT
- ERSTE GREEN INVEST
- ERSTE GREEN INVEST MIX
Clearly defined criteria
Your money is invested in accordance with clearly defined sustainability criteria.
Focus on sustainability
The funds aim to make a positive contribution to nature, the climate and society (in accordance with Article 9 of the EU Disclosure Regulation).
Broad diversification
You make broadly diversified investments in various sustainably oriented companies.
Price fluctuations
The prices of the funds can fluctuate significantly due to various influencing factors.
Exchange rate changes
Due to the investments in foreign currencies, the funds values may be adversely affected by changes in exchange rates.
Capital loss possible
Capital loss is a possible consequence of investing in the stock market.
ERSTE WWF STOCK ENVIRONMENT
With the ERSTE WWF STOCK ENVIRONMENT, you are choosing a fund that invests globally in companies whose products and services meet specific sustainability criteria. The focus is on
- Water treatment and supply
- Recycling
- Waste management
- Renewable energy and energy efficiency
- Mobility
The partnership between Erste Asset Management and the WWF supports the further development of the fund’s environmental and sustainability criteria. An independent Environmental Advisory Board regularly reviews compliance with the fund’s guidelines. As part of this process, experts – including a representative from the WWF – assess the application of the positive and exclusion criteria, as well as relevant environmental and sustainability aspects of the companies. Please note that investing in securities involves risks as well as opportunities.
Global equity fund with focus on environmental technology
Environmental benefits of the fund companies
ERSTE GREEN INVEST
ERSTE GREEN INVEST is an equity fund focused on companies in the field of environmental technologies. The fund has five main areas: energy, water, waste & recycling, transformation, and adaptation. The portfolio includes companies from various sectors, such as water treatment, waste management, and producers of renewable energy.
The fund invests in key technologies in the fight against climate change. Traditional energy- and environmentally intensive industries also need to change. Therefore, the fund also invests in companies that make environmentally harmful processes more sustainable.
Please note that investing in securities involves both opportunities and risks.
Global equity fund in the environmental technology sector
Environmental benefits of the fund companies
ERSTE GREEN INVEST MIX
The ERSTE GREEN INVEST MIX offers investors a mix of stocks and bonds. The management company purchases assets that it classifies as sustainable. In the equity portion, the fund invests globally in companies that make a positive contribution to ecological megatrends.
In the bond portion, the fund buys, among other things, so-called green bonds. These green bonds are debt securities used to support environmental projects. The portfolio includes companies from various sectors such as water, recycling, and renewable energy.
Please note that investing in securities involves risks in addition to the opportunities described.
Mixed fund with a focus on environmental sustainability
Environmental Impact of the Fund’s Companies
Important legal notice
FAQs
No. Companies can make a significant contribution to the environment and still face economic challenges. Conversely, economically successful companies may only have a limited positive impact on the environment. Environmental indicators show the contribution a company makes to the environment. Financial indicators, on the other hand, show how the company is performing economically. A positive environmental contribution and strong financial performance may therefore be linked, but they are not the same thing.
Rising demand does not automatically guarantee commercial success. Many environmental technologies require significant investment, ongoing innovation, and market acceptance before they become widely adopted. Companies may also face competition, changing regulations, or technological shifts that affect their growth prospects and financial performance.
Technology transitions rarely follow a straight path. Solutions that appear promising today may be replaced by newer alternatives tomorrow. Regulation, scientific progress, infrastructure development, and consumer behavior all influence which technologies gain market leadership. This uncertainty is why many sustainability-focused investors spread investments across multiple environmental themes.
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Energy hunger and energy transition
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Why environmental technologies are entering a new phase
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Disclaimer
This document is an advertisement. Please refer to the prospectus of the UCITS or to the Information for Investors pursuant to Art 21 AIFMG of the alternative investment fund and the Key Information Document before making any final investment decisions. Unless indicated otherwise, source: Erste Asset Management GmbH. Our languages of communication are German and English.
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