Background
Private and public capital flows have a significant impact on ecosystems and the climate. That these are brought in line with planetary boundaries in the future, especially the 2 degree target, is not only demanded by environmental organizations, but also by political initiatives such as the Sustainable Development Goals. In particular, the recently presented EU Green Deal aims to make the economic development of the EU more sustainable.
For several years, investments in green securities have gained in popularity. Part of the green stock market are forest funds and other financial investment products with a forest focus. However, these investment products often contribute little to forest and biodiversity conservation or even harm these goals. New environmental regulatory frameworks such as the EU taxonomy can provide transparency, but many financial market actors need support in dealing with the regulatory framework.
In 2014, GNF and OroVerde already prepared a study with a similar object of investigation. Until today, private persons and journalists are contacting us with questions. Due to the dynamic market situation, these questions can no longer be answered in a well-founded manner. An updated market research and an evaluation of the latest developments of the market shall offer orientation to financial market actors.