Schroder ISF* Global Sustainable Food and Water
Investing in food and water systems for a sustainable futureBy 2050, food and water systems should look nothing like they do today
They need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate. They must also Improve biodiversity, while reducing pollution and waste – and encouraging healthier diets globally.
Early estimates suggest that this structural shift will need around $30trillion of capital reallocation by 2050. This significant step change in investment rates promises opportunities for investors across the entire food and water value chain.
*Schroder International Selection Fund is referred to as Schroder ISF.
What does sustainable food and water look like?
We’ll need to produce 70% more food and water, needing 70% fewer resources
What are the opportunities?
Mark Lacey, Head of Global Resource Equities examines the case for investment
An article 9 fund that invests from farm to fork
Sustainable agriculture. Healthy eating. Recyclable packaging. We invest across multiple markets across the food and water industry. And we only choose companies aligned with at least one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals on climate change, health and food.
We break it down into six focus areas
1. Water management: water treatment, infrastructure, utilities and recycling
2. Agricultural equipment: advanced farming equipment and technologies; food processing and testing
3. Agricultural inputs: biotech fertilisers and advanced seeds, animal welfare, crop protection and pest control
4. Food production and processing: sustainable farming and fishing, healthy food and drink
5. Packing, distribution and recycling: food trading, transport and storage; sustainable packaging
6. Food retail: sustainable food stores, restaurants and services
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Food and Water
You can find more information on the fund including literature and performance data on our fund centre.
“If left unchecked, food and water will account for the entire world’s carbon budget by 2050. So the industry must – and is about to – undergo massive transformation. That leaves a very strong investment phase ahead of us.”
Head of Thematic Equities
Meet the team
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Food and Water
Meet the team
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Food and Water
Yashica Reddy
Investment Director