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    Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword. More than ever, it is a reality. Either because there is no choice or because it offers opportunities. Themes like alternative energy, smart mobility, sustainable living and plant-based nutrition are steadily making their way into the everyday life of consumers.

    How are companies and countries taking a different approach and what impact does that have on your investments? Because the future is something we shape together.

    Circular construction as a cornerstone of your assets

    The transition to a circular construction industry, with an eye to recycling building materials and construction equipment, may be a longer-term process, but this trend towards sustainability is unstoppable. That also makes it interesting for investors, according to Jonas Theyssens, Equity Analyst at KBC Asset Management. 
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    On the right track with sustainable and smart mobility

    Sustainable and smart mobility are increasingly becoming features of the streetscape. However, innovative technologies still require major investments if we are to achieve smart logistics and clean transport. That presents opportunities not only for the environment but also for investors. Sabrina Reynen, Portfolio Manager at KBC Asset Management, explains.
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    Water as a driving force for investors

    Floods, inundation, drought, water scarcity,... Climate change is forcing us to manage water efficiently and sustainably. More than ever, companies that focus on these issues warrant investor attention. ‘Investing in the growing water market offers opportunities to help support the transition to clean water,’ says Anthony Sandra, Portfolio Manager at KBC Asset Management.
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    Opening new mines in Europe should not be taboo

    Europe wants to reduce dependence on strategic and critical raw materials. The ambitions of the Critical Raw Materials Act are great. 'Europe can set an example by focusing on mines with a more limited impact. Then closing the loop by focusing on recycling and reuse of residual waste,' said Nathalie Bally and Anthony Sandra of KBC Asset Management.
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    A renewed methodology as a cornerstone for responsible investing

    With responsible investing, asset managers want to support the evolution towards a more sustainable world. KBC Asset Management is therefore continuously seeking to develop its responsible investing methodology.
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    Tentative bright spots light up the future of alternative energy stocks

    Alternative energy stocks have been under pressure over the past year. While traditional oil giants are quoting near records, share prices of renewable energy players are imploding.
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    What motivates investors to include sustainability in their investment choices

    Deloitte and KBC surveyed 1 000 people and came up with insights regarding what motivates investors to include sustainability in their investment choices.
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    Sustainability preference questionnaire for investors provides stimulus for product range and transparency

    Understanding investors’ sustainability preferences offers a mirror for both asset managers and investors. Responsible investment hinges on transparency. Clear insights and reporting therefore deserve special attention in the exciting but complex world of responsible investing.
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    What will COP28 bring for investors?

    COP 28 slaughtered the sacred cow of fossil fuels, which immediately opens doors for forward-looking investors. Jonas Theyssens, Equity Analyst at KBC Asset Management, and Cora Vandamme, Senior Economist at KBC Economics, explain how the tripling of renewable energy by 2030 offers a wide range of opportunities for investors.
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    Artificial intelligence in the water industry: friend or foe?

    AI can help us take control of the future of water. But there is also a downside: training and maintaining AI models requires huge amounts of potable water.
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    Responsible bonds guide investors to the right path

    The robust growth of the socially responsible bond market is a welcome development for investors. The growing number of issuers not only improves market liquidity but also increases the diversification opportunities.
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    Sustainable renovation opens doors for companies which facilitate energy and water efficiency

    ‘There has never been a better time for energy-efficient renovations. They reduce energy bills, the payback period is shorter and the value of the property increases,’ says Anthony Sandra, Portfolio Manager at KBC Asset Management. Companies which offer these energy-efficient solutions are benefiting from the renovation trend.
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    Energy sharing will be one of the trends of our generation

    Our economy is undergoing a transformation from a traditional to a sharing economy.. People can also share energy; for investors it’s best to be in on that trend from the beginning.
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    Young people are the influencers of the investing generations

    Each generation looks at sustainability through a different lens. Yet there is no generational conflict.
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    Circular economy to reduce waste

    The exponential growth of single-use plastics continues. Packaging is the biggest culprit. To turn the tide, all eyes have turned to more sustainable alternatives. Recycling plastic that is still in use is essential. There can be no doubting the fact that the linear economy will have to make way for a circular economy. This is a transition that is also important for investors.
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    How AI is leading to a more sustainable world

    At first glance, sustainability and technology seem diametrically opposed. In reality, nothing could be further from the truth. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can add value for companies looking to make their operations more sustainable.
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