The volume of potable water is reducing continuously because of pollution, groundwater depletion, and climate change. At the same time, population growth and rising living standards increase water consumption everywhere. According to estimates by the UN and World Bank, up to half of the world’s population will suffer from water shortages by 2050. The OP-Clean Water fund is your gateway to investing in companies that seek to secure access to potable water in the future.
OP-Clean Water focuses on companies that supply water management infrastructure or develop water technology, as well as on conglomerates that are market leaders in one of the water industry sectors. Such companies will be in pole position when the price of clean water rises and demand for water expertise grows. As a unitholder, you’ll benefit from the expertise of OP Asset Management's experienced portfolio managers, who base their stock selections on extensive company-specific analyses and a deep understanding of the market.
The goal of the OP-Clean Water fund is to make investments that are sustainable for the environment. Sustainability is determined based on the UN's principles of sustainable development. The fund excludes companies that are considered harmful to the environment, such as thermal coal producers. We also screen our target companies regularly to ensure compliance with good governance, such as international norms related to taxation and anti-corruption.
