Perspective: Investing in clean energy, clean technology and carbon trading

Climate-change concerns, increased interest in environmentally sensitive products and services, and high oil prices are creating opportunities for long-term investors. Once seen as a source of cost and compliance risks, environmental awareness is changing consumer preferences and driving new technologies, products and services. As businesses begin to capitalize on this trend to gain an edge, institutional investors have a chance to benefit. To help investors navigate this emerging market, a new Mercer paper offers insights gained from research and experience in the climate-change arena.  (Perspective, 3 Mar 2008, 1 page)

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