50 Investible Opportunities for a New Nature Economy Supplementary Appendix 2026

63 Sustainable cold - chains for perishable goods are energy - efficient, low - emission storage and transport systems that reduce food loss, cut refrigerant leakage, and improve temperature control across supply chains. – Reduced waste and spoilage: Requires less land and water use to produce perishable goods for consumption – Lower emissions and pollution: Alternative refrigerants, leak detection, and renewable power cuts emissions while reducing organic waste and methane generation. 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 ✓ ✓ – Ongoing innovations: Efficient compressors and smart monitoring are widely deployed. Industry innovating (e.g. in natural refrigerants) – Varied capital needs: Modular units are relatively affordable but full networks and logistics hubs can require significant investment – Financing suitability characteristics: Cold - chain operators can require financing for system installation or retrofits Commercial and sustainability - linked loans serve as foundational capital sources, aligning financial terms with achieved environmental metrics (e.g. energy efficiency). Thematic and project finance, often supported by DFIs, catalyse large - scale renewable and efficiency upgrades, especially in underserved markets. Private equity can support network growth, while venture and impact investors target last - mile innovations and solar - hybrid solutions.– Revenue potential: Reduced spoilage and more effective operations improves asset use. – Investment premium for efficient systems: Upfront investment is higher, but lower operating costs from energy and refrigerant efficiency Negative impact Positive impact Financing target Cold - chain 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 Low GWP refrigerants, leak detection, high energy efficient units and low carbon power Financial impact Revenue increase✓ Opex reduction✓ Capex reduction – Sustainable cold chains for perishable goods FINANCING THE NATURE - POSITIVE TRANSITION