50 Investible Opportunities for a New Nature Economy Supplementary Appendix 2026

34 Recycled and renewable materials refers to the use of materials that are either sourced from recycled products (e.g. recycled plastics for polymers) or derived from renewable resources in the manufacturing and design of vehicles – Lower extraction rates : By decreasing reliance on newly extracted raw materials, the opportunity directly lowers overall resource extraction rates and land use. – . Reduced waste generation: Recycling processes minimize waste generation, with fewer harmful chemicals Archetype Scalable Nature impact Transformative impact Suitability of financing and de - risking instruments Technological/ process maturity Capital intensity Scalability Bonds Loans Equity Other De - risking Commercial bonds Thematic bonds Sustainability - linked bonds Impact bonds Commercial loans Thematic loans / project finance Sustainability - linked loans Impact loans Commercial equity Private equity Venture capital Impact equity Blended finance Insurance Advanced market commitments Legend: Low High Low suitability High suitability Payments for ecosystem services Land ecosystem Ocean ecosystem Freshwater use Resource use Pollution Co - benefits Climate Social ✓ ✓ – Integration with existing processes : Many auto manufacturers have successfully integrated recycled inputs into production processes. – Established technologies: Automotive application for recycling and processing materials are well - established and widely implemented. – Financing suitability characteristics: Manufacturers demonstrate high suitability for sustainability - linked and impact loans due to strong ESG alignment, with thematic bonds for large - scale manufacturers. Private and impact equity effectively support growth and supply chain innovation, while blended finance plays a key role in sharing risk and attracting concessional funds to boost adoption. Venture capital remains relevant for targeted innovation to better integrate recycled and renewable materials in the value chain. – Lower materials cost : Recycled materials can reduce overall input costs for automotive production – Moderate capital investment: Some adaptations required for bio - production expansions. Negative impact Positive impact Financing target Material producers Agri, Food & Forestry Chemicals, Plastics & Pharma Construction Materials Energy Mining Technology Transportation & Logistics Cross - sectoral Automotive Fashion & Textiles Leisure Waste Management Metals & Steel Conditions Matches durability & safety properties of conventional materials; sustainable feedstock use Financial impact Revenue increase✓ Opex reduction✓ Capex reduction – Recycled and renewable materials for automotives FINANCING THE NATURE - POSITIVE TRANSITION