of global GDP
underpinned by nature1


The following risks may be materially relevant but may not always be adequately captured by the summary risk indicator and may cause additional loss: Concentration risk, Emerging market risk and Active management risk. Sustainability risks may lead to a significant deterioration in the financial profile, profitability or reputation of an underlying investment and may therefore have a significant impact on its market price or liquidity. The environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) considerations discussed herein may affect an investment team’s decision to invest in certain companies or industries from time to time. Results may differ from portfolios that do not apply similar ESG considerations to their investment process.
From bio and performance materials, circular brands, waste management, through to smart packaging – we invest in companies embracing the many systems changes within materials.
of global GDP
underpinned by nature1
wood product market
by 2030
potentially avoided by 2030
with repair and reuse
Key characteristics include:
Source: Silvercrest Research. For illustrative purposes only. There is no guarantee that a target objective will be reached (not an accurate indicator).
We believe the potential of the circular bio economy lies with those companies which harness the power of renewable resources over fossil fuels or non-renewable materials. We are seeing companies leading the change in use of materials across many industries, including construction, packaging, biopharmaceuticals and electronics, among many others.
Put simply, resource efficiency means better design, better materials and better processes. We see opportunity in many companies embracing the growth potential of this theme from software and consulting, through to the many advancements in lightweight and improved construction materials.
Share, repair, reuse, – we see the potential companies leading the way in circular brands, slow fashion, and the reduction of idle assets.
Preventing, treating and recycling – we focus on the growth opportunities in those companies challenging conventional thinking in many areas such as waste collection and management, water treatment and food waste.
Our key differentiator? The depth, and genuine integration, of our sustainability research and understanding of the economic transition that is unfolding. This underpins the strategies managed on our new sustainable asset management platform – ‘holistiQ’
Within our holistiQ strategies, we bring an integrated approach to investment management, combining analysis of the commercial, environmental and societal factors that will shape the sustainability transition.
Our sustainable investment platform is dedicated to translating our science-based quantitative and qualitative research on the transformation of key economic systems – energy, land and oceans, and materials – into superior investment strategies for our clients. Our research-based investments, focused on unlocking the profit pools of the transition, will accelerate the emergence of sustainable, regenerative, nature-positive economic systems.
The result? Forward-looking insights that inform our investment process from institutional-quality operational platform, backed by our solid parent company of Silvercrest with a -AA rating.
Source: Silvercrest 2023. For illustrative purposes only. Awards and ratings may vary without notice.
Our investment process is a true team effort between our research and investment teams.
Our sustainable research team applied thematic research to navigate and fine-tune a universe of around 180 to 250 stocks. This universe is curated from those companies driving the ‘3+1’ systems changes, so are fully aligned to the ‘CLIC®’ economies of the future.
Bottom-up portfolio construction helps our investment team to pinpoint a high conviction portfolio of 40 – 50 quality holdings. Ongoing risk management and company engagement further to help inform our process.
The result - integrated thinking guiding a thematic portfolio with a high active share.
Source: Silvercrest 2023. For illustrative purposes only.
Source: Silvercrest . Data as at 12.06.2023. Teams are subject to change.
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