50 Investible Opportunities for a New Nature Economy Report Primer 2026

Automotive Bio-based materials for automotive Use of bio-based polymers to produce interior components, foams, adhesives and structural parts Bio-based materials lower pollution in production and disposalRevenue increaseRevenue potential for materials manufacturers Chemicals, pharmaceuticals and plastics Advanced polymers and materials optimized for circular use New functionalized or advanced materials that can be recycled or processed more easily Advanced materials can replace rare and critical mineralsRevenue increaseGrowing market with products commanding price premiums for chemical manufacturers Sustainable pharmaceutical wastewater treatment Techniques combine physical, chemical and biological methods to sustainably remove complex pharmaceutical compounds Removes complex, persistent and bioactive pharmaceutical compounds from wastewaterOpEx reductionCost efficiencies for pharma companies from reduced energy and waste disposal Energy Floating offshore wind platforms Technologies which harness wind energies in deeper waters where traditional fixed-bottom turbines are unfeasible Renewable energy sources reduce need for fossil fuel extractionRevenue increasePlatform-design firms gain revenue from renewable energy companies Floating photovoltaics for solar power Solar power plants where photovoltaic modules are mounted on floating structures on bodies of water Floating structures do not require land, preserving agricultural and natural land areasRevenue increasePlatform manufacturers gain revenue from renewable energy companies Mining Metal recovery from seawater desalination brine Converts concentrated brine into useful chemicals such as magnesium, lithium and other minerals Allows the recovery of valuable minerals from waste products, reducing new land conversionRevenue increaseCreates new revenue streams from waste products for mining companies Transportation and logistics Sustainable cold chains for perishable goods Energy-efficient, low-emission storage and transportation systems that reduce wastage and refrigerant leakage Reduces spoilage and waste of perishable goods OpEx reductionCost savings from reduced product loss for cold chain operators Cross-sectoral AI-based leak detection technologies Allows companies to detect and address more complex water leaks in real time, reducing water consumption and costs Enables prompt repairs, optimizing water useRevenue increaseRevenue potential for technology providers from diverse sourcesEmerging innovations for nature (continued) FIGURE 5 Emerging innovations Land use Ocean use Freshwater use Resource use Pollution Low Moderate High Opportunity description Primary nature impact Co-benefits Primary financial impact Transformative impact Climate Social Tech maturityCapital intensity Scalability 50 Investible Opportunities for a New Nature Economy 12