global warming

Newton’s second law states that impact equals mass times speed. It is my conviction that sustainable investors have a greater impact than they often think. Not so much because of the speed, but because of the increasing mass. In the financial markets, it is the marginal buyer and the marginal seller who determine the new balance and it is here that sustainable investors give the right push.

Investing in green property not only has social added-value, but also reduces the financial risk in the property portfolio. Experts warn that outdated, non-sustainable buildings are in danger of becoming unlettable. 

The IPCC report is widely seen as disturbing and alarming. The urgency is clear. The most important consequence for investors is that it will lead to more inflation. After all, the report’s obvious aim is that more must be done to combat global warming.