Timberland: a growing asset class
Commercially managed forests are catching the eye of investors as they can offer stable returns with regular income, be a hedge against inflation, and provide portfolio diversification benefits. Investing in sustainably managed timberland allows investors to align financial, environmental and social benefits and actively address the climate change and biodiversity crises. Below are some insights that can help investors navigate this growing asset class.
Timberland: a growing asset class
Wood has always been an important commodity and, looking ahead, BNP Paribas Asset Management expect demand for sustainably sourced timber products to increase. BNPP AM see several factors for this including wood as a substitute for non-renewables, population growth, urbanisation and rising per capita income. Discover the investment opportunities BNPP AM see in timberland.
Natural capital: the multiple merits of managed sustainable forestry
In a world seeking to both preserve biodiversity and decarbonise, natural capital such as forests has a lot to offer. As an asset class, it has many attractive features that can appeal to investors.
Branching into sustainable timberland investment
Forests can also serve as critical pillars in preserving biodiversity and mitigating climate change. Could this readily available, natural commodity present the next sustainability-oriented investment opportunity?
Adjusting your investment approach to net zero
For many investors, taking the actual and likely effects of climate change into account when shaping portfolios is now a central consideration. To help them calibrate their approaches so that they can contribute to meeting global targets for net zero greenhouse gas emissions, BNP Paribas Asset Management has launched a handbook.
