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The evolving landscape of climate investing

Vicki Bakhshi
Vicki Bakhshi
Director, Responsible Investment

Climate change and the energy transition are multi-decadal themes that are shaping the world we live in, with wide-ranging implications for investors. But the question of how to incorporate climate change into investment strategies is not a straightforward one. Multiple avenues are open to asset owners looking to manage risk, allocate capital and set climate-related goals.

Early approaches to climate investing focused largely on exclusions, such as divesting coal-producing companies from portfolios. As the energy transition has progressed, growth areas such as clean technology have emerged, opening up investment opportunities and making thematic approaches more attractive. Net Zero methodologies have been developed in recent years, enabling investors to set and implement goals. And most recently, the concept of transition finance has taken centre stage, as investors consider how they can finance high-emissions companies taking a transition pathway.

The landscape for climate investing is rapidly evolving, and depending on their goals and constraints, different investors will have varying needs. Recognising this reality, Columbia Threadneedle offers a spectrum of investment options, enabling our clients to pursue the right approach for them.

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At Columbia Threadneedle Investments, we see climate change and the energy transition as global megatrends which are shaping the economy, business environment and capital flows, with material implications for investment performance. Download the full viewpoint to find out why:

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Important information

For marketing purposes. Your capital is at risk.

Important Information: 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 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. 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 suitable 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 document and its contents have not been reviewed by any regulatory authority.

In 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: Threadneedle Management Luxembourg S.A., having its address at 6E route de Trèves, L-2633 Senningerberg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, registered with the Luxembourg Registre de Commerce et des Sociétés with No. B 110242 and authorised by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).

In Switzerland issued by Threadneedle Portfolio Services AG, Registered address: Claridenstrasse 41, 8002 Zurich, Switzerland.

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 (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies.

2026 Columbia Threadneedle. All rights reserved.

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