50 Investible Opportunities for a New Nature Economy Supplementary Appendix 2026

38 Sustainable pharmaceutical wastewater treatment techniques combine physical, chemical and biological methods to remove complex pharmaceutical compounds from water, sustainably. – Chemical pollution reduction : Without treatment , pharmaceutical wastewater contributes to pollution and results in persistent environmental contamination risks. – Managing water toxins: Pharmaceutical wastewater contaminants adversely affect organisms, quality and biodiversity in water bodies 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 ✓ – Emerging technologies : Membrane bioreactors, advanced oxidation and adsorption techniques are maturing, but requires cost optimization – High capital costs: Advanced treatment infrastructure and upgrading existing plants requires significant upfront investment. – Financing suitability characteristics: Commercial loans and sustainability - linked loans are well suited to pharmaceutical companies upgrading or retrofitting facilities. Larger pharmaceutical firms may also access green or thematic bonds to finance significant infrastructure projects that demonstrate measurable water quality and emissions improvements. Given the capital - intensive nature and regulatory drivers, blended finance can be valuable in emerging markets to lower barriers and share risk. Operational and product liability insurance further supports risk management given the complex industrial setting.– Reduced operating costs : Sustainable treatment practices require reduced energy consumption and chemical inputs compared to conventional practices. Can support compliance with increasing environmental and water quality regulations for micropollutants. Negative impact Positive impact Financing target Pharmaceutical companies Agri, Food & Forestry Chemicals, Plastics & Pharma Construction Materials Energy Mining Technology Transportation & Logistics Cross - sectoral Automotive Fashion & Textiles Leisure Waste Management Metals & Steel Conditions Responsible waste disposal practices which matches compound removal efficacy Financial impact Revenue increase – Opex reduction✓ Capex reduction – Sustainable pharmaceutical wastewater treatment FINANCING THE NATURE - POSITIVE TRANSITION