50 Investible Opportunities for a New Nature Economy Supplementary Appendix 2026

36 Advanced materials refer to new functionalized or advanced materials that can be recycled or processed more easily, such as conductive polymers for electronics, bio - based and de - polymerizable plastics, and natural fibre - reinforced composites – Material substitution : Advanced materials can replace rare materials (e.g., conductive polymers instead of critical minerals and metals), reducing supply - chain risks and land - use change. – . Cleaner production: Many advanced materials are manufactured with fewer hazardous chemicals, reducing water, air and soil pollution. Archetype Emerging 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 ✓ – Maturing practices : Several advanced materials are proven and commercially deployed. Next - generation materials still in development. – Significant investment in R&D: Additionally, specialized lines may be required with some scope for modifying existing plants – Financing suitability characteristics: Established chemical manufacturers can access commercial bonds and equity financing to support capital investments and scaling of advanced recyclable material production. Private equity and venture capital can support innovation and R&D, especially for startups and ventures developing novel recyclable polymers and functionalized materials.– Access to markets : Advanced materials are a growing mark et for performance and sustainability credentials , as well as new regulation – High initial costs : Long - term efficiency gains possible through material efficiencies Negative impact Positive impact Financing target Chemical manufacturers Agri, Food & Forestry Chemicals, Plastics & Pharma Construction Materials Energy Mining Technology Transportation & Logistics Cross - sectoral Automotive Fashion & Textiles Leisure Waste Management Metals & Steel Conditions Safeguards in place for sustainable materials production and recyclability Financial impact Revenue increase✓ Opex reduction – Capex reduction – Advanced polymers and materials optimized for circular use FINANCING THE NATURE - POSITIVE TRANSITION