Sustainability is creating new opportunities – out of necessity

As we live beyond our planetary means, using 74% more resources than the Earth can regenerate each year, our natural world is being placed under ever increasing strain.

This is a global problem requiring innovative solutions. But building a more sustainable world brings big opportunities too. Companies able to position themselves as solution providers for the transition to future connectivity, mobility, renewables, green materials and smart cities are at the forefront of this revolution, as we adapt for the future prosperity of our planet.

By focusing on companies leading the global shift to a more sustainable world, the Polar Capital Emerging Market Stars Fund seeks to generate long-term, responsible returns by investing in tomorrow’s stars.

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Emerging markets: Advancing the global sustainability agenda

Watch Jorry Nøddekær, lead manager of the Polar Capital Emerging Market Stars Fund, discuss how emerging markets are playing an increasingly important role in advancing the global sustainability agenda.

From innovative players in the supply chain that are enabling transition technologies, through to businesses leading efforts to achieve net-zero emissions, emerging markets are home to many companies fast becoming global leaders in sustainability.

With this comes enormous opportunities for investors. Jorry also addresses the myth that sustainable investing results in less alpha, while highlighting the long-term structural trends within emerging markets that will result in continued growth opportunities, and help investors achieve responsible returns.

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