Climate change is one of the top systemic risks for investment portfolios. At the same time, more investors are seeking to capitalize on opportunities and invest in companies that develop innovative solutions to mitigate climate change or adapt to it. In fact, climate-related funds now account for almost 20% of the global ESG and sustainable funds market, representing a wide range of strategies – from decarbonizing portfolios to investing in climate-related solutions.  

This new edition of Investing in Times of Climate Change helps climate-focused investors navigate the expanding array of strategies available to them. It provides an update on the rapidly evolving global landscape of climate funds, which are subdivided into five categories: low carbon, climate transition, green bond, climate solutions, and clean energy/tech.  

Readers of this report will learn about climate funds and: 

• The continued change in assets, flows, and products in each grouping. 

• The level of alignment to a 1.5 degrees Celsius world using Morningstar Sustainalytics Low Carbon Transition Rating metrics. 

• Emissions management scores and value at risk due to the transition to a low-carbon economy. 

• How each type of climate strategy, given its unique risk/reward characteristics, can fit into an investor's portfolio. 

Download the report to learn more.