50 Investible Opportunities for a New Nature Economy Report Primer 2026

Chemicals, pharmaceuticals and plastics Biomanufacturing processes for chemicals Leverages biological processes and organisms to produce a wide range of chemicals Using microorganisms significantly reduces pollution compared to chemical manufacturingRevenue increaseFeedstock producers face high demand for products from biomanufacturers Technology Re-use of heat from data centres Captures and repurposes significant amounts of waste heat and transfers thermal energy to nearby buildings, districts etc. Significant reduction in resource use by displacing fossil fuel in heating systemsRevenue increaseSignificant market potential for technology providers from strong growth in data centres Cross-sectoral Battery recycling Process of recovering valuable materials from end-of-life batteries such as lithium-ion Recycling recovers valuable minerals, such as lithium, cobalt and nickelRevenue increaseSignificant market potential for recycling innovators from recyclers and manufacturers Electronic waste recycling Process of properly managing and processing discarded electrical materials and equipment to recover valuable materials Recycling prevents leaching from hazardous substances into landfills and ecosystems Revenue increaseResale potential for recovered materials for recycling companiesEcosystem opportunities for nature FIGURE 6 Ecosystem opportunities 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 13