50 Investible Opportunities for a New Nature Economy Supplementary Appendix 2026

49 Waterless and low - water dyeing technologies allows fabrics to be coloured and treated with little to no water and includes supercritical CO ₂ dyeing, foam finishing, and digital printing – Alternative to water - intensive processes: Replaces water - intensive dye baths, cutting freshwater water use by up to 95%. Reduces water and chemical inputs required compared to conventional processes. – Reduced discharge of potentially toxic chemicals: Reduces wastewater, toxic chemicals discharged by conventional wet methods discharge into water bodies. 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 ✓ ✓ – Select applications in commercial stage: Some processes, (e.g. supercritical CO ₂ dyeing and foam finishing) are proven in commercial pilots. Further technological development required to adapt processes to broader fibre types and fabric blends. Requires investment to modify manufacturing processes.(can be phased) – Financing suitability characteristics: Textile manufacturers and producers typically require moderate to high capital for equipment upgrades, process adaptation, and supply chain integration. Commercial loans and thematic loans can support investments in new infrastructure. Sustainability - linked and impact loans can be linked to KPIs around water consumption and pollution reduction. Blended finance mechanisms can de - risk investments for smaller producers. Advanced market commitments can play a strategic role by guaranteeing demand from brands and retailers, given the premium pricing for these textiles.– Revenue potential : Water - efficient textiles can command premium pricing (e.g. those with GOTS and OEKO - TEX certification). – Operating cost savings : Manufacturers can save on water, heating, energy and effluent treatment 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 Use of sustainable energy sources during processing Financial impact Revenue increase✓ Opex reduction✓ Capex reduction – Waterless and low - water dyeing and finishing processes FINANCING THE NATURE - POSITIVE TRANSITION