Low-carbon makes sense

Simon Ellis, managing director of Legal & General Investments, explains why passive funds are an attractive option to play the global transition to low carbon.

The global transition to a low carbon economy has rapidly moved up the political and social agenda in recent years, creating a huge investment opportunity. Alongside the need for reducing emissions, there is a simultaneous drive to make more efficient use of existing energy supplies. There are a growing number of companies profiting from the provision of services and technology for these rapidly developing areas. Areas for potential investment include renewable energy production, energy and resource efficiency, and control of water, waste and pollution. The global situation The sev...