50 Investible Opportunities for a New Nature Economy Supplementary Appendix 2026

Transformative impact 48 Biodegradable and compostable textiles production produces fibres designed to decompose naturally, reducing long - term waste and plastic pollution. – Reduces plastic and microplastic pollution: Enables fibres to safely decompose after use, preventing soil, river and ocean contamination. – Shifts textiles toward renewable inputs: Replaces fossil - based synthetics with bio - based materials sourced from responsibly managed crops and forests. Archetype Scalable Nature 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 ✓ ✓ – Early - stage biopolymer deployment: Cellulosic fibres are commercialized, but PHA and PLA textiles remain in pilot - to - mid scale – Scalable constrained by feedstock and infrastructure gaps: Higher input prices, feedstock gaps, and composting needs exist – Financing suitability characteristics: Bio - based textile recycling plants are capital - intensive infrastructure assets, best suited to thematic or sustainability - linked loans and project finance structures that can absorb long payback periods. Blended finance can de - risk early - stage projects by combining concessional or public funds with commercial lending, especially for chemical or enzymatic recycling technologies which are still maturing. Impact equity may play a limited role in demonstration or scale - up phases but is less suitable once plants reach operational scale.– Revenue potential: Can support access to new, premium markets when quality standards are met. Returns improve with scale and stable offtake agreements, though early plants may face yield variability and high per - unit costs. Negative impact Positive impact Financing target : Textile 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 Sustainable feedstock use, additional benefits vs. cotton, wool Financial impact Revenue increase✓ Opex reduction – Capex reduction – Biodegradable and compostable textiles production FINANCING THE NATURE - POSITIVE TRANSITION