Biodiversity loss is due to the overconsumption of natural capital and the destruction of the Earth’s resources, which restricts economic growth. The negative impact of this has serious consequences for both people and the environment.
AP4 continuously analyses sustainability trends and seeks out investment opportunities that are expected to contribute to, and benefit from, the transition in the long term and which also provide a good expected return. Investments with a specific focus on the climate transition are developing at a rapid rate and this year’s thematic analysis has provided AP4 with the latest knowledge and refined tools.
The work of the Council on Ethics during 2023 has in large part focused on the new organisation with a new strategy, and intensive work with the selected focus areas. Of many important sustainability topics, five focus areas have been prioritised: Antimicrobial resistance, Child labour and forced labour, Climate, Big tech and human rights, and Water.