Rize Weekly Summary - 24 (Circular Economy)

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter, where we bring you fresh insights and news from the world of thematic and sustainable investing. This week, we delve into the pivotal role of finance and the EU Taxonomy in promoting the #CircularEconomy with a two-part article series.

In Part 1, we shed light on the six environmental objectives of the EU Taxonomy, with a specific focus on the "Transition to a Circular Economy" objective. In Part 2, we dive into the categorisation system for the circular economy, published by the European Commission, and its influence on the draft Technical Screening Criteria proposed earlier this year.

• Article: The Role of Finance and the EU Taxonomy in the Circular Economy - Part 1?- In this article, we explain how a range of new measures can play a critical role in promoting sustainability and tackling environmental challenges. We also examine the six environmental objectives of the EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities, with a focus on the “Transition to a Circular Economy” objective.
• Article: The Role of Finance and the EU Taxonomy in the Circular Economy - Part 2?- In this part 2, our focus lies on the "Categorisation System for the Circular Economy" published by the European Commission in May 2020. We explore how this system defines categories of activities that significantly contribute to the circular economy, and how it influenced the draft Technical Screening Criteria for the “Transition to a Circular Economy” objective proposed in March 2022.
• Poll: How familiar are you with the concept of the circular economy??- The concept of the circular economy can often be wrongly simplified or misunderstood.
• FactFriday: The composition of electronic waste?- E-waste has become the world's fastest-growing waste stream, generating between 50 and 60 million metric tonnes annually. (World Economic Forum 2022)

• Florian Berberich: What is the difference between a circular economy practitioner and an enabler??Read more
• Rahul Bhushan: The history of transformative technologies.?Read more
• James Thomas: Arcadis wins place on National Grid’s global consulting framework. Read more

• Trustnet: How the ‘green trade battle’ is supercharging growth in environmental companies. Read more

• Our Environmental Impact 100 theme has now surpassed the $USD 50m AUM milestone.
• Upcoming webinar:?Cybersecurity - The explosive investment theme bubbling under the surface. 5 July 2023 - 2PM BST.?Register here?(Professional investors only)

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We wish you a great start of the week.

The?#RizeETF?team