Nature. The World's Most Valuable Industry

Harnessing nature will change industries and the way we organise our economy. It is our most precious resource - over half the world’s GDP is dependent on it – but we do not treat it properly. But a shift is starting and industries are moving towards a Circular, Lean, Inclusive and Clean (CLIC™) economic model.

Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting the ‘Nature - The World’s Most Valuable Industry’ webinar with our Managing Partner Hubert Keller and Marc Palahí, the Director of the European Forest Institute. We explored these themes and discussed how market forces, policy and shifting consumer behaviour are driving change towards sustainable and cleaner solutions.

“It is becoming clearer every day that more sustainable solutions are becoming more efficient and cheaper - which in turn is creating value for investors,” said Hubert Keller. Marc Palahí spoke of innovations around wood-based materials and the many opportunities provided by nature - cars made lighter by using wood in their structure; polyester in fashion being edged out in favour of more sustainable materials and buildings being constructed more efficiently.

From the materials and chemical industries, to power, agriculture and manufacturing sectors, we see many opportunities as we leverage nature, rather than fossil fuels. It will become the true engine of our economy. And at Lombard Odier, our duty and vision is to create investment solutions that will generate returns as we transition towards a sustainable economy and beyond.

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