50 Investible Opportunities for a New Nature Economy Supplementary Appendix 2026

39 Sustainable plastic conversion processes use selective chemical methods to turn hard - to - recycle plastics into high - quality, reusable materials. The two main approaches are depolymerization and solvent purification. – Reduced landfill and leakage: Diverts plastics from landfill and incineration, lowering land pressure and marine litter risk. – Virgin material displacement: Produces high - quality secondary feedstocks that replace virgin petrochemicals, reducing resource extraction and lifecycle emissions. 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 ✓ – Proven but scaling technology: Operating at commercial scale, with newer solvent - based systems showing strong early performance. – High capital intensity: Requires major upfront investment in equipment, but modular and shared infrastructure are reducing costs. – Financing suitability characteristics : Recycling operators typically finance these projects through commercial and thematic project loans, supported by long - term offtake contracts with polymer producers and brands that enhance revenue stability and facilitate project finance. Private and impact equity finance the growth of recycling platforms, while blended and concessional finance help de - risk pioneering projects and support adoption in emerging markets. Insurance products address construction, operational, and environmental risks. Bond financing tends to be limited to larger corporates rather than typical recycling operators.– Revenue potential : Revenues come from high - quality recycled polymer sales and “gate fees” for waste inputs. – Cost reduction: While capital costs are high, efficiency gains and solvent recovery reduce operating costs over time. Negative impact Positive impact Financing target Recycling operators Agri, Food & Forestry Chemicals, Plastics & Pharma Construction Materials Energy Mining Technology Transportation & Logistics Cross - sectoral Automotive Fashion & Textiles Leisure Waste Management Metals & Steel Conditions Limited behavioural “rebound” effects on consumption. Use of sustainable energy sources Financial impact Revenue increase✓ Opex reduction✓ Capex reduction – Sustainable plastic conversion for recycling and re - use FINANCING THE NATURE - POSITIVE TRANSITION