Focus on environmental sector as industry predicts rapid growth

Environmental investing will become a major sector in the next decade and grow much faster than expe...

Environmental investing will become a major sector in the next decade and grow much faster than expected, according to Neptune fund manager Chris Taylor. Speaking at the recent Investment Week SRI Focus event, Taylor predicted emerging industrial sectors that deal with environmental solutions will grow into key industries over the next decade. "The sector will include new materials, recycling and materials recovery, waste management, power management, storage and distribution," he added. He said Neptune's £4.9m Green Planet Growth fund identifies companies and technologies that help clea...