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Responsible Investment Quarterly Q3 2022

The third quarter of this year continues to be dominated by the implications of the energy crisis, but there was also a significant new development in the US, with Congress passing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

We believe both these events will accelerate the uptake of renewables and accelerate decarbonisation over the next decade.

The IRA is arguably the most ambitious and comprehensive climate legislation the US has ever seen. As analysed by Natalia Luna in one of this quarter’s articles, the Act is a very important catalyst for increased investments in clean energy such as renewables, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS). Within the US it has the potential to double the speed of decarbonisation over the next decade at the same time as leapfrogging the US to become one of the global leaders in green technology.
The energy crisis remains top of the agenda in the European Union and countries accelerated their responses to prepare for a winter without reliance on Russian gas, after the suspension of Nord Stream 1 in September1. The EU announced a set of emergency measures to cut power use and redirect windfall profits of energy companies to households and businesses to shield them from power prices that are multiples of long-term averages. Against this backdrop we believe energy efficiency investments will become a much more visible part of the solution for consumers and industrial energy users, so companies in this space will benefit from increased demand.
In response to gas shortages we have seen coal usage spike in the short term, however the use of renewables is also accelerating. In a recent report BloombergNEF highlighted the record increase in renewables additions, with 75% of the power capacity added in 2021 being renewables, and of this 50% was solar2, which is a trend that we expect to continue. This increasing future supply of clean renewable energy and very high gas prices improve the relative attraction of green hydrogen. Jess Williams and Natalia give an update on the progress and catalysts for the development of green hydrogen in this edition.
Finally, an area that doesn’t get as much attention as we think it should is the sustainable food transition. Previously, food prices were increasing due to conflict, climate change and Covid. This has now been exacerbated by war, trade disruption and energy prices, increasing the risks of social and political disruption in countries dependent on food and fertiliser imports, and worsening inequality in developed markets. This issue, Olivia Watson writes about the importance of a sustainable food transition and the investment risks and opportunities this brings, with a particular focus on food waste, one of the biggest levers to improve the efficiency of the global food system and an area that is sure to get more attention in view of rising food prices.

RI Research Team philosophy: Educate, Collaborate, Engage​

We believe responsible investment (RI) research is fundamental research, so our RI analysts are embedded within the global research team. The team’s philosophy reflects this integration with its mantra: “Educate, Collaborate, Engage”.

Our RI analysts educate portfolio managers and fundamental industry analysts on RI themes and developments based on our intense research in three overarching sustainability themes: climate transition, energy transition, and food and materials transition. We then collaborate with our portfolio managers and industry specialists to highlight risks and opportunities within industries and sectors. Through this collaboration we identify companies we want to engage with on the risks and opportunities we have identified linked to that particular RI theme. Finally, we integrate these learnings into our investment selections and decisions.

This approach allows us to support and provide actionable investment insights. Our overarching sustainability themes are linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which we believe increasingly shape the economic and investment landscape, and our RI thematic research focuses on investment-relevant sub-themes within these.

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Responsible Investment Quarterly Q3 2022

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15 noviembre 2022
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1 https://www.energy.gov/lpo/inflation-reduction-act-2022

2 Credit Suisse, US Inflation Act, a tipping point in climate action, 2022

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For use by professional clients and/or equivalent investor types in your jurisdiction (not to be used with or passed on to retail clients). This is an advertising document. This document is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered representative of any particular investment. This should not be considered an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments, or to provide investment advice or services.
Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal. Your capital is at risk. Market risk may affect a single issuer, sector of the economy, industry or the market as a whole. The value of investments is not guaranteed, and therefore an investor may not get back the amount invested. International investing involves certain risks and volatility due to potential political, economic or currency fluctuations and different financial and accounting standards. Risks are enhanced for emerging market issuers.
The securities included herein are for illustrative purposes only, subject to change and should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell. Securities discussed may or may not prove profitable. The views expressed are as of the date given, may change as market or other conditions change and may differ from views expressed by other Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) associates or affiliates. Actual investments or investment decisions made by Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates, whether for its own account or on behalf of clients, may not necessarily reflect the views expressed. This information is not intended to provide investment advice and does not take into consideration individual investor circumstances. Investment decisions should always be made based on an investor’s specific financial needs, objectives, goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. Asset classes described may not be appropriate for all investors. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and no forecast should be considered a guarantee either.
Information and opinions provided by third parties have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. This is an advertising document. This document and its contents have not been reviewed by any regulatory authority.
In Australia: Issued by Threadneedle Investments Singapore (Pte.) Limited [“TIS”], ARBN 600 027 414. TIS is exempt from the requirement to hold an Australian financial services licence under the Corporations Act and relies on Class Order 03/1102 in marketing and providing financial services to Australian wholesale clients as defined in Section 761G of the Corporations Act 2001. TIS is regulated in Singapore (Registration number: 201101559W) by the Monetary Authority of Singapore under the Securities and Futures Act (Chapter 289), which differ from Australian laws.
In Singapore: Issued by Threadneedle Investments Singapore (Pte.) Limited, 3 Killiney Road, #07-07, Winsland House 1, Singapore 239519, which is regulated in Singapore by the Monetary Authority of Singapore under the Securities and Futures Act (Chapter 289). Registration number: 201101559W. This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
In Hong Kong: Issued by Threadneedle Portfolio Services Hong Kong Limited 天利投資管理香港有限公司. Unit 3004, Two Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Hong Kong, which is licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) to conduct Type 1 regulated activities (CE:AQA779). Registered in Hong Kong under the Companies Ordinance (Chapter 622), No. 1173058.
In Japan: Issued by Columbia Threadneedle Investments Japan Co., Ltd. Financial Instruments Business Operator, The Director-General of Kanto Local Finance Bureau (FIBO) No.3281, and a member of Japan Investment Advisers Association.
In the USA: Investment products offered through Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA. Advisory services provided by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. Collectively, these entities are known as Columbia Management.
In the UK: Issued by Threadneedle Asset Management Limited. Registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 573204, Cannon Place, 78 Cannon Street, London EC4N 6AG, United Kingdom. Authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority.
In the EEA: Issued by Threadneedle Management Luxembourg S.A. Registered with the Registre de Commerce et des Societes (Luxembourg), Registered No. B 110242, 44, rue de la Vallée, L-2661 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
In Switzerland: Issued by Threadneedle Portfolio Services AG, Registered address: Claridenstrasse 41, 8002 Zurich, Switzerland.
In the Middle East: This document is distributed by Columbia Threadneedle Investments (ME) Limited, which is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). For Distributors: This document is intended to provide distributors’ with information about Group products and services and is not for further distribution. For Institutional Clients: The information in this document is not intended as financial advice and is only intended for persons with appropriate investment knowledge and who meet the regulatory criteria to be classified as a Professional Client or Market Counterparties and no other Person should act upon it.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies.

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