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Sustainable investing

Learn more about how sustainable investing is impacting markets and investors alike, and how it can play a role in your portfolio.

A BRIGHT FUTURE
Sustainable investing

Sustainable investing is about investing in progress and recognising that companies solving the world’s biggest challenges may be best positioned for growth.

It’s about pioneering better ways of doing business and creating the momentum to encourage more people to create a sustainable future.

Watch the short video from iShares to learn more.

The exponential growth of electric vehicles

Over 6.5 million1 electric vehicles (EV) sold in 2021 in the USA. Up two-fold from 2020. 

Invest in progress with ETFs.

This rapid growth presents opportunities along the EV supply chain from battery manufacturers, system testing and design and automotive semiconductor producers.

To learn more, explore the BlackRock Sustainable Thematics 2022 Outlook report.

1Statista Jan 2022, 2&3) EV-volumes.com Jan 2022. This information should not be relied upon by the reader as research, investment advice, or a recommendation. Forecasts may not come to pass.

EV battery global demand forecasts 8-fold increase from 2021-2030

ev-demand Source: BlackRock Sustainable Thematics 2022 Outlook

ESG INVESTING
It’s time to start thinking about sustainability

Whether you seek to eliminate exposure to controversial business activities or prioritise investing in companies that embrace high environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, we’ve partnered with iShares to give you access to ESG themed ETFs.

To learn more about ESG factors visit 'Towards a more sustainable future' on the BlackRock website.

Environmental (E)

Covers themes such as climate risks, natural resource scarcity, pollution and waste, and environmental opportunities.

Social (S)

Includes labour issues and product liability risks such as data security and stakeholder opposition.

Governance (G)

Encompasses items relating to corporate governance and behaviour such as board quality and effectiveness.


The circular economy

Consumer awareness is driving demand for sustainable products as businesses look to incorporate circular practices.

The opportunity set continues to broaden from plastic reduction, plastic recycling and alternative materials to plastic.

Learn more about the circular economy and sustainable trends with the BlackRock Sustainable Thematic Outlook 2022 report.

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