Maquarie AM's Way on Green Infrastructure Investment

The video discusses the global appetite for investing in the energy transition, driven by the recent energy crisis. It highlights the need for both traditional and emerging renewable technologies, such as wind, solar, battery storage, and hydrogen. The video also explores investment opportunities, particularly in Asia and Australia, and emphasizes the importance of sustainable investments. It argues for integrating ESG considerations into mainstream investments, predicting that future successful companies will inherently be sustainable.

What has been the impact of the recent energy crisis on the renewable energy markets?

• It has decreased the interest in renewable energy.

• It has accelerated the interest in renewable energy.

• It has had no impact on renewable energy.

• It has led to a decline in renewable energy investments.

What are the two levels of focus for solutions in renewable energy?

• Reducing emissions and increasing fossil fuel use

• Decreasing investment in infrastructure and increasing taxes

• Focusing on nuclear energy and reducing solar power

• Expanding traditional renewables and unlocking new technologies

How are institutional and retail investors contributing to the energy transition?

• By matching capital with renewable energy opportunities

• By focusing solely on fossil fuels

• By investing only in traditional energy sources

• By avoiding investments in renewable energy

Which region is seen as an exciting place for both traditional and new renewable technologies?

• North America

• South America

• Asia Pacific

• Europe

What is the perception of ESG investments in the context of future companies?

• They are seen as separate from mainstream investments.

• They are considered harmful to investment portfolios.

• They are expected to be integral to successful companies.

• They are irrelevant to future business success.

What is the role of private capital in accelerating the rate of investment in renewable energy?

• To catalyze investment alongside public capital

• To compete with public capital

• To focus only on fossil fuel investments

• To slow down the transition to net zero

What is the expected characteristic of the best investments in the future?

• They will prioritize short-term gains.

• They will focus solely on financial returns.

• They will be aligned with sustainability.

• They will ignore environmental impacts.