Understanding the
Global Emissions Crisis
The Path to Net Zero is Narrow But Achievable
To prevent the worst climate damages, global net human-caused emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) need to fall by ~45% from 2010 levels by 2030, reaching net zero around 2050
IEA, Global Energy Review 2021
The Paris Agreement goal is to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.
Source: Historical emissions and predictions created using En-ROADS
GOAL OF THE 1 GIGATON STRATEGY ("1GT")
Address the global emissions crisis by catalyzing the avoidance of 1 gigaton of CO2e by 2050 by investing in companies with more climate efficient products
Singular Emissions Focus
Focus on CO2e emissions as the single most impactful metric for climate change
Ambitious 1GT Goal
Substantial, trackable and auditable climate goal of 1 gigaton of CO2e emissions avoided
Carried Interest Alignment
Innovative carried interest linkage to 1GT emission avoided goal to be verified by independent specialist
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Why 1GT?
Carried Interest Link
Innovative carried interest linkage to 1GT emission avoided goal to be verified by independent specialist
Distinguished Track Record
Established climate impact track record dating back to 2015
1 Gigaton Goal
Substantial, trackable, and auditable climate goal of 1 gigaton of CO2e emissions avoided
CO2e Measurement Specialist
Engage with independent CO2e measurement specialist to perform transparent and rigorous measurement
Growth Stage Focus
Target the underserved growth stage segment of the market
Morgan Stanley Advantage2
Ability to add value to portfolio companies by leveraging significant Morgan Stanley resources
What does 1 Gigaton of CO2 look like?
Carbon sequestered by 17 billion tree seedlings grown for 10 years, or one quarter of the world's forest in one year
It is Financially Compelling to Operate within a Climate Lens...
Growth
60-80% of global impacts come from household consumption3
62% of younger generations in the US prefer to buy from sustainable brands and around 70% are willing to pay more4
Margins
Efficient use of inputs and materials directly impacts bottom-line
Improving EBITDA margins is key to private equity value-add and aligning this with environmental objectives can be very intuitive
Climate Resilience
Increasing frequency of extreme weather is a risk to supply chains
Management of operational risk through climate secure locations and redundancy planning can lead to greater cash flow predictability
Buyers
Traditional companies are driven to diversify into promising new areas by making acquisitions of sustainability-oriented companies
Public market investors are leaning into climate positive equities
About the 1GT Strategy
Our Sustainable Value Add
As the Lead Sustainable Investor, the 1GT Team will partner with portfolio companies seeking to deliver:
We employ a time-tested, multi-stage approach to assessing investments.
Impact Enhancement
Put in place systems to manage ESG risk and maximize impact delivery, measurement, and reporting
Multiple Expansion
Attempt to deliver multiple expansion through our value-add initiatives and creation of sustainability narrative
Broader Exit Opportunities
Increase potential avenues for successful exit through value-add sustainability partnerships
We Target Climate Positive Portfolio Companies
Across Four Key Investment Themes
Mobility
Power
Sustainable Food
& Agriculture
Circular Economy
Portfolio
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