50 Investible Opportunities for a New Nature Economy Supplementary Appendix 2026

61 Data centre water management focuses on minimizing water usage and maximizing efficiency in cooling systems, especially crucial given the increasing demand for water in data centre operations – Reduced stress on local water resources : In water - scarce regions, efficient water management technologies in data centres reduces competition for limited freshwater resources among communities, agriculture and industry by consuming less water and energy 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 ✓ ✓ – Ongoing innovations: Mature water - efficient cooling technologies exist with ongoing innovation in reused and closed - loop systems – Global applicability and industry momentum: Solutions relevant for new builds and retrofits - with growing regulatory and client demand. – Financing suitability characteristics : Data centre operators require financing to implement and upgrade water management systems within their existing infrastructure. Commercial loans and project finance can be used to fund equipment procurement and system integration. The industry is actively engaging with work to define broader sustainable impacts on water use which could support sustainability - linked instruments in the future. Water risk insurance and operational liability insurance are important due to potential risks associated with system failures, water quality issues, and regulatory non - compliance.– Sustainability credentials: More sustainable data centres can benefit from faster permitting and potential premiums from clients – Reduced operating costs: Lower water bills and energy savings from more efficient cooling systems. Negative impact Positive impact Financing target Data Centre Operators Chemicals, Plastics & Pharma Construction Materials Energy Mining Technology Transportation & Logistics Cross - sectoral Automotive Fashion & Textiles Leisure Waste Management Metals & Steel Agri, Food & Forestry Conditions Shared focus with other KPIs including GHG emissions and land use Financial impact Revenue increase✓ Opex reduction✓ Capex reduction – Data centre water management FINANCING THE NATURE - POSITIVE TRANSITION