Rashila Kerai

11-02-2026 • Research Rising water scarcity poses material financial risks for the global chemical industry, an industry responsible for an estimated 5-10% of global freshwater withdrawals. Despite its critical reliance on water for cooling, steam generation, and production processes, most chemical companies lack measurable, time bound targets for reducing withdrawals.

Transition leaders are companies that tend to be resource-intensive and operate in high-impact sectors. While they are exposed to biodiversity risks, they are also actively working to mitigate their impact. Notable examples include Danone and Lerøy Seafood Group, both of which demonstrate alignment or clear progress toward alignment with Robeco’s Biodiversity Traffic Light.

Was bedeutet das für Investierende? Beide Themen können als separate, aber miteinander in Verbindung stehende strategische Prioritäten angegangen werden. Damit wird ihnen die notwendige Aufmerksamkeit gegeben, und es werden robuste Analysen durchgeführt. Dafür werden die Erkenntnisse, die bei der Erstellung der Climate Net Zero Roadmap gewonnen wurden, genutzt, um die Biodiversitätsstrategie zu entwickeln.