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Resource Efficiency

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The world needs solutions

We are facing an existential environmental crisis. Climate change, depletion of natural resources, and biodiversity harm are all major issues that need to be addressed. A forceful response is necessary, which will require a paradigm shift in human activity to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of these issues. It is vital that immediate action is taken to address these issues, as the longer we wait, the more difficult and costly it will be to solve them.

Key megatrends

Resource scarcity, energy transition, climate change.

Theme lead

martin.gjolme@summaequity.com

Current investments

9

Exited investments

2

Investment range

EUR 40-200 m

Invest. advisory professionals

12

Impacted SDGs

  • Good health
  • Clean water
  • Clean energy
  • Innovation and infrastructure
  • Sustainable cities
  • Responsible consumption
  • Climate action
  • Life below water

What are the challenges?

Climate action failure

Carbon budget for 1.5 degree scenario depleted by 2031 at current pace of emissions

Natural resource crisis

2x human demand on Earth’s ecosystem by 2030

Biodiversity harm

10-100x higher rate of extinction than historical average

What are the solutions

Circularity & waste

Enabling the transition to a waste-free and circular economy through efforts to reduce waste, decrease emissions, become more self-sufficient, and maximize the value of the materials we use.

Clean water production

Investing in clean water production with lower energy and environmental impact to meet both the increasing demand and decreasing supply of water.

Sustainable food

Investing in the future of sustainable food production to transform the broken food and agriculture systems and reduce emissions to within the 1.5°C climate target by 2035.

Sustainable industry and Energy transition

Investing in sustainable industries to transform production methods, promote green materials, and clean production to mitigate and prevent carbon emitting practices.

Main outcomes

  • Resources are effectively used, resold, reused, and ultimately recycled

  • A sustainable food system providing healthy foods and minimal food waste

  • Smarter use of energy and an increase in renewable energy

Where do we play?

Society at large – people, species, natural ecosystems

Reduce emissions, protect natural resources, protect biodiversity

Prevent, reduce, reuse, recycle, recover

B2B, B2C, B2G

Investments in this theme

Latest readings

Summa Equity completes EUR 800m Fortum Recycling & Waste acquisition, combining with NG Group: “We are creating the Nordic leader in the circular economy”

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Summa Equity invests in EA Technology to accelerate the energy transition through a smarter grid

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Investing in sustainable aquaculture for a resilient food system

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New investor Summa Equity paves way for further growth Bollegraaf Group

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Summa Equity acquires Nutris to innovate sustainable plant-based nutrition

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Summa Equity through NG Group acquires Fortum Recycling and Waste

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Does your company solve global challenges?

Summa is always on the lookout for innovative organizations that are tackling global challenges and making a positive impact on the world. We are always interested in connecting with like-minded individuals and companies who share our passion for creating a sustainable future.