CLEANTECH MARKET | OVERVIEW

Investing in Cleantech – a world of opportunity
Cleantech is one of the most attractive long-term investment sectors. Companies large and small, as well as individuals, are starting to realize the financial benefits and the goodwill associated with being “clean” or “green.” As a result, there is a dramatic growth in capital flowing into fields such as new fuels and renewable energy, waste handling, recycling and materials and resources management – especially fresh water. New markets, and investment vehicles, are being created such as the securitization of environmental impacts in the form of carbon credits.

Innovative solutions are surfacing daily and governments around the world have placed energy and environment policies high on their agendas. Strong asset flows, often complemented by supportive government regulations, are increasing the number and variety of potential investments opportunities and, thereby, increasing the need for experienced investment professionals and technical expertise to identify which fields, which companies and which technologies offer the best prospects for superior returns, commensurate with acceptable risk.