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There are opportunities being created by the change in social and environmental trends. Here are 3 funds that could stand to benefit.

This article isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure whether an investment is right for you please seek advice. If you choose to invest the value of your investment will rise and fall, so you could get back less than you put in.

3 October 2023

Environmental and social trends look set to dominate the news cycle over the coming years. We think it’s important for investors to think about the impact this could have on their investments.

There are two sides to this coin.

First, there are the opportunities that these changes will create. For example, nations around the world have committed to reduce their emissions with the aim to limit global warming to a 1.5°C increase from pre-industrial times. As a result, clean energy technology development and adoption has surged at an unprecedented pace.

Since 2020, electric car sales have grown 240%. Over the last two years, solar panels have become more efficient, producing almost 50% more energy. As consumers become increasingly focused on renewable energy