Invest in Environmental Technologies
What are environmental technologies?
Environmental technologies help to protect and improve our environment. For example, they help us to produce less waste, use energy more efficiently and keep the air and water clean. Here are some examples of environmental technologies:
Solar energy is a clean and renewable energy source. It uses the sun's energy to generate electricity. Solar cells installed on the roofs of houses absorb this radiation and convert it into electrical energy. This energy can then be used to power electrical appliances in the home or even fed into the public power grid.
Wind energy uses the wind to generate electricity. Large wind turbines, which are often installed in windy areas such as coastal areas or open plains, turn in the wind and generate electrical energy. This energy can then be fed into the electricity grid or used locally. Large wind turbines are often installed in windy areas to harness this energy source.
Water treatment technologies purify contaminated water. They can help to remove pollutants from water, making it safe for human consumption. The purified water can then be returned to the environment - for example to rivers or lakes. In this way, harmful effects on the animal and plant world can be reduced.
Recycling is the process of collecting waste materials and transforming them into new products. This can help to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill. At the same time, valuable resources are conserved. Examples of recycling processes include melting down glass or metal to make new products or shredding paper to produce recycled paper.
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Investing in environmental technologies
Environmental technologies are designed to protect our planet for future generations. It is important that we all do our part to protect the environment by using and supporting these technologies. The companies held in the following funds make a significant contribution to this every year.
- ERSTE WWF STOCK ENVIRONMENT
- ERSTE GREEN INVEST
Sustainable wealth accumulation
Your money is invested in accordance with strict sustainability criteria.
Positive impact
The fund aims to have a measurable positive impact on the environment and/or society.
Broad diversification
You make broadly diversified investments in various sustainably oriented companies.
Price fluctuations
The price of the fund can fluctuate significantly due to various influencing factors.
Exchange rate changes
Due to the investment in foreign currencies, the fund value may be adversely affected by changes in exchange rates.
Capital loss possible
Capital loss is a possible consequence of investing in the stock market.
ERSTE WWF STOCK ENVIRONMENT
With the ERSTE WWF STOCK ENVIRONMENT, you choose a fund that invests globally in environmental companies.
The fund focuses on:
- Water treatment and supply
- Recycling
- Waste management
- Renewable energy and energy efficiency
- Mobility
The demand for solutions to environmental challenges such as water scarcity, increasing waste, and alternative energy sources is growing. This supports the growth of these companies.
Erste Asset Management collaborates with WWF, enabling a sustainable investment strategy. An environmental advisory board from WWF supports this strategy.
Please note that investing in securities involves both opportunities and risks.
Global equity fund with focus on environmental technology
Environmental benefits of the fund companies
ERSTE GREEN INVEST
With ERSTE GREEN INVEST, you choose a fund that invests globally in environmental technology companies.
The fund focuses on the following areas:
- Expanding renewable energy
- Improving energy efficiency
- Water treatment and supply to ensure safe access to water
- Recycling and waste management to reduce waste
The fund also invests in companies that make environmentally harmful processes more sustainable. These companies are transforming traditional, energy- and resource-intensive industries. Additionally, the fund supports companies that prepare for natural disasters.
Please note that investing in securities involves both opportunities and risks.
Global equity fund in the environmental technology sector
Environmental benefits of the fund companies
ERSTE GREEN INVEST MIX
ERSTE GREEN INVEST MIX is a mixed fund that consists of both equities and bonds. The equities are selected similarly to those in the ERSTE GREEN INVEST equity fund. The fund focuses on the following themes:
- Energy
- Water
- Recycling
- Green transformation
- Economic adaptation
The last two themes are especially important. Traditionally energy- and resource-intensive industries must change to make the economy more sustainable. The fund invests in companies that are leading the way in making environmentally harmful processes of the “old economy” more sustainable.
For the bond portion of the fund, a positive impact on the environment and society is also essential. The fund invests in green bonds—these are bonds issued by governments, government-related and international organizations, as well as companies. The proceeds from these bonds finance environmental and climate protection projects.
The fund is classified as an Article 9 product, meaning it is a pure impact mixed fund. It is one of the first of its kind in the German-speaking region.
Please note that investments in securities involve both opportunities and risks.
Mixed fund with a focus on environmental sustainability
Environmental Impact of the Fund’s Companies
Important legal notice
Disclaimer
This document is an advertisement. Please refer to the prospectus of the UCITS or to the Information for Investors pursuant to Art 21 AIFMG of the alternative investment fund and the Key Information Document before making any final investment decisions. Unless indicated otherwise, source: Erste Asset Management GmbH. Our languages of communication are German and English.
The prospectus for UCITS (including any amendments) is published in accordance with the provisions of the InvFG 2011 in the currently amended version. Information for Investors pursuant to Art 21 AIFMG is prepared for the alternative investment funds (AIF) administered by Erste Asset Management GmbH pursuant to the provisions of the AIFMG in connection with the InvFG 2011. The fund prospectus, Information for Investors pursuant to Art 21 AIFMG, and the Key Information Document can be viewed in their latest versions at the website www.erste-am.com within the section mandatory publications or obtained in their latest versions free of charge from the domicile of the management company and the domicile of the custodian bank. The exact date of the most recent publication of the fund prospectus, the languages in which the Key Information Document is available, and any additional locations where the documents can be obtained can be viewed on the website www.erste-am.com. A summary of investor rights is available in German and English on the website www.erste-am.com/investor-rights as well as at the domicile of the management company.
The management company can decide to revoke the arrangements it has made for the distribution of unit certificates abroad, taking into account the regulatory requirements.
Detailed information on the risks potentially associated with the investment can be found in the fund prospectus or Information for investors pursuant to Art 21 AIFMG of the respective fund. If the fund currency is a currency other than the investor's home currency, changes in the corresponding exchange rate may have a positive or negative impact on the value of his investment and the amount of the costs incurred in the fund - converted into his home currency.
Our analyses and conclusions are general in nature and do not take into account the individual needs of our investors in terms of earnings, taxation, and risk appetite. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of the future performance of a fund.
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Disclaimer
This document is an advertisement. Please refer to the prospectus of the UCITS or to the Information for Investors pursuant to Art 21 AIFMG of the alternative investment fund and the Key Information Document before making any final investment decisions. All data is sourced from Erste Asset Management GmbH, unless indicated otherwise. Our languages of communication are German and English.
The prospectus for UCITS (including any amendments) is published in accordance with the provisions of the InvFG 2011 in the currently amended version. Information for Investors pursuant to Art 21 AIFMG is prepared for the alternative investment funds (AIF) administered by Erste Asset Management GmbH pursuant to the provisions of the AIFMG in connection with the InvFG 2011.
The fund prospectus, Information for Investors pursuant to Art 21 AIFMG, and the Key Information Document can be viewed in their latest versions at the web site www.erste-am.com within the section mandatory publications or obtained in their latest versions free of charge from the domicile of the management company and the domicile of the custodian bank. The exact date of the most recent publication of the fund prospectus, the languages in which the Key Information Document is available, and any additional locations where the documents can be obtained can be viewed on the web site www.erste-am.com. A summary of investor rights is available in German and English on the website www.erste-am.com/investor-rights as well as at the domicile of the management company.
The management company can decide to revoke the arrangements it has made for the distribution of unit certificates abroad, taking into account the regulatory requirements.
Detailed information on the risks potentially associated with the investment can be found in the fund prospectus or Information for investors pursuant to Art 21 AIFMG of the respective fund. If the fund currency is a currency other than the investor's home currency, changes in the corresponding exchange rate may have a positive or negative impact on the value of his investment and the amount of the costs incurred in the fund - converted into his home currency.
Our analyses and conclusions are general in nature and do not take into account the individual needs of our investors in terms of earnings, taxation, and risk appetite. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of the future performance of a fund.
The issue and redemption of unit certificates and the execution of payments to unit holders has been transferred to the Fund's custodian bank/depositary, Erste Group Bank AG, Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Vienna, Austria. Redemption requests can be submitted by investors to their custodian bank, which will forward them to the Custodian Bank/Depositary of the Fund for execution via the usual banking channels. All payments to investors are also processed via the usual banking clearing channel with the investor's custodian bank. In Germany, the issue and return prices of shares are published in electronic form on the web site www.erste-am.com (and also at www.fundinfo.com). Any other information for Shareholders is published in the Bundesanzeiger, Cologne.
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