50 Investible Opportunities for a New Nature Economy Supplementary Appendix 2026

69 Wastewater treatment technology enables industrial facilities to efficiently treat harsh wastewater on - site, recovering significant amounts of water and achieving significant cost savings while promoting sustainability – Enhanced water quality : Effective wastewater treatment improves local water body quality, delivering significant benefits for freshwater ecosystems. – Lower pollutant discharge: Effective treatment reduces contaminants, such as heavy metals and organic compounds. 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 ✓ ✓ – Established core technologies : Standard systems widely used, with innovations focused on advanced treatments and nutrient removal – Wide applicability : T echnologies can be applied across diverse industries, including mining, manufacturing, and food processing. – Financing suitability characteristics: Industrial operators adopting onsite treatment systems require significant funding given capital intensity. Commercial loans and project finance provide foundational financing vehicles. There is also a significant public interest in water conservation which makes it a good fit for sustainability - linked and thematic instruments. There is also a strong opportunity for blended finance to support adoption.– Long - term cost savings : By treating wastewater on - site and recovering minerals, facilities can lower operational expenses associated with external treatment services. Although current adoption rates are low, there is substantial growth potential. Negative impact Positive impact Financing target Industrial 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 Matches treatment efficacy across contaminants Financial impact Revenue increase – Opex reduction✓ Capex reduction – Wastewater treatment technology FINANCING THE NATURE - POSITIVE TRANSITION