Strategy targets plastic waste as an investible opportunity
Lombard Odier Investment Managers (“LOIM”) today announces a commitment of $20mn from the Constitutional Reserve Fund of Monaco into its new Plastic Circularity strategy.
This commitment furthers LOIM’s position at the forefront of sustainable investing with a new value-added private equity strategy that aims to drive innovation throughout the lifecycle of plastics for increased circularity across all use cases (packaging, textile, construction, transport, electronics).
The Plastic Circularity strategy targets key themes including collection and sorting infrastructure, technology-enabled recycling infrastructure, design and production solutions for improved recyclability and new usage models that extend the life of plastics by reusing, refilling or repairing plastic goods. They directly contribute to a lower carbon circular economy for plastics.
Turning plastic waste into a resource.
Today, we let plastic go to waste at the expense of the planet. Transitioning to a circular model for plastic is not just nature-positive, it represents a USD 1.2 trillion global economic opportunity by 2040.1
A circular model means changing how we produce, use and recycle plastic in order to greatly reduce plastic waste and related greenhouse gas emissions.
A new plastics value chain is emerging. It includes innovative plastic materials, new ways of using and re-using plastics, and improved collection, sorting and recycling capabilities.
It is time to put plastic waste to work.
As regulators, consumers and corporates wake up to the plastic challenge, investment opportunities are arising from innovative solution-providers, while also enabling investors to generate impact from reducing plastic waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
With its participation in LOIM’s Plastic Circularity strategy, the Principality's Constitutional Reserve Fund, in line with the commitments of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, will strengthen its presence through investments in companies that provide innovative solutions to effectively combat global warming and preserve the oceans.
Jean-Pascal Porcherot, Co-Head of LOIM and Managing Partner at Lombard Odier said: “Monaco’s sovereign wealth fund is recognised for its strong sustainability focus and we are excited to be working together with them as a key partner. The plastic circularity strategy reflects LOIM’s strategic commitment to creating innovative impact strategies for clients and highlights the significant role that private markets play in delivering sustainability outcomes and attractive financial returns.”