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Environmental investing under a Trump presidency

Alternatives 1 min read
In the April edition of Private Equity International, Lorenzo Fusco, Private Equity Investment Manager at Pictet, explores the resilience of environmental investing amidst potential political shifts.

The prospect of a second Donald Trump administration raises questions about the future of environmental investment, given his focus on fossil fuels and recent actions affecting climate funding. Despite these concerns, the bipartisan benefits and economic realities suggest that the impact might not be as severe as anticipated. Investors are strategically positioning themselves with global diversification and selecting investments that remain robust without relying on government support. Moreover, the economic case for renewables has strengthened, with costs dropping significantly, making clean energy investments increasingly appealing.

Find out more about the complex landscape of environmental investing amid political shifts by downloading the full keynote interview published in Private Equity International.