212: The Role of Low-Carbon Opportunities In The Infrastructure Investing Landscape

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Infrastructure investments have long been recognized as a foundation for economic growth and low carbon infrastructure is increasingly becoming an area of interest for investors in both public and private markets. But how will low carbon infrastructure play a role in the evolving energy investing landscape? Helen Jewell, Chief Investment Officer for fundamental equities at BlackRock helps us explore the significance of infrastructure from an investing perspective, the opportunities in public markets, and the long-term growth potential from investments in renewable energy.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Low-Carbon Infrastructure

00:41 Market Insights with Helen Jewell

03:45 The Role of Public Markets in Infrastructure

07:47 Low Carbon Infrastructure and Energy Needs

10:21 Utilities and Renewable Energy Investments

16:23 Challenges in Infrastructure Investing

17:57 Conclusion and Future Outlook

Sources: “Growth in global electricity demand is set to accelerate in coming years” in IEA, February 2025; BGF Sustainable Growth Infrastructure Fund, Fundamental Equities, BlackRock Febrruary 2025; FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index = 3.35%, Source: FTSE Russell as at 31 January 2025; National Grid Sell US Onshore Renewables Arm $174billion Brookfield” Reuters, February 2024; Bloomberg NEF, January 2025; Bloomberg New Energy Outlook, 2025; “How Copper Will Shape Our Future” BHP, September 2025;

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