Our vision for a prosperous life for people on a thriving planet

We envision a world where people have the tools and resources to live fulfilling lives. A world where the economy operates in harmony with nature and within planetary boundaries. Triodos IM is a driving force in the transformation towards this vibrant world.

We are living in a pivotal time in our history. We all feel the need for action to change the way we produce, live and invest. There is a shared understanding among individuals, businesses, policymakers and civil society to create a new and resilient perspective.

The wave of change is happening and presents us with great opportunities: from regenerative agriculture, empowering marginalised groups and smart energy solutions to circular economy businesses. This wave of change needs a deep, systemic transformation.

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Deep changes in human systems and institutions need to take place to achieve our vision for a prosperous life for people on a thriving planet. We have identified five interlinked transitions for transformation: the food transition, resource transition, energy transition, societal transition and the wellbeing transition.

Our mission as a financial player is to enable and accelerate these vital transitions.

Food transition

The current structure of the food system lies at the centre of global problems. The preservation of ecosystems and the future wellbeing of the human population are all dependent on a structural transformation of the food system. This transition theme focuses on the goals related to this challenge - on ensuring a transition towards a sustainable, resilient and equitable food system, producing healthy, safe and nutritious food for all.

Transitioning from a predominantly extractive agricultural system that focuses on maximising profits by exploiting both the ecosystem and people, to regenerative agriculture where fair working conditions are ensured and one that supports healthy diets.

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Resource transition

Our choice of materials directly impacts a variety of environmental, social and economic risks associated with producing goods. This ranges from labour conditions and trade flows to pollution, climate change and land use. Efforts need to be made to establish a circular management of all resources and materials to ensure that they can all be recycled indefinitely. This will fundamentally halt the environmental degradation caused by our production and consumption systems and push for a change in the way and the extent to which we extract, produce, use and dispose of goods and raw materials. The focus should be on enabling a complete paradigm shift that is based on placing value on everything we use and produce, moving away from an extractive towards a regenerative economy. The core of this transition theme is transforming our current model of linear resource use through circular products and circularity-enabling processes, technologies, business models and business practices.

Moving from the extract-use-dispose, or linear, paradigm to an economy that thrives, where natural resources are truly valued and kept in the loop as long as possible, where goods are produced responsibly, and consumption patterns contribute to reduced resource waste.

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Energy transition

Mitigating and adapting to climate change are key challenges of the 21st century, focusing on our overall energy consumption and our dependence on fossil fuels. Our use and production of energy have a massive impact on the climate and the converse is also increasingly true: climate change can alter our energy generation potential and energy needs. The world needs nothing short of a complete transformation of the energy system that is the foundation of our economies and future sustainable development. In addition to ramping up the amount of energy from renewable sources, serious cuts to overall energy demand are necessary to achieve a timely energy transition.Energy democracy is key for the transition to be just. This transition theme focuses on fostering clean energy sources to make things move, heat up and cool down. This must reach all corners of society and the economy and address the mechanisms that ensure a just transition.

Moving away from fossil-based energy production to clean energy generation that is accessible and affordable for everyone and that contributes to energy independence and democracy.

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Societal transition

A sustainable economy is an economy that works for all, leaving no one behind. One that values collaboration and fosters cohesion among groups and individuals, even or at the margins of society. While the world gradually mobilises to tackle the climate challenge, huge differences in wealth and opportunities still exist across society, sometimes exacerbated by environmental conditions. Such social divergence can also slow down the efforts to reach an economy that works within planetary boundaries. Inequality and social divides ultimately impact everyone, creating friction between individuals, within communities and across national borders. The path towards a cohesive society starts with respect for fundamental human rights. It leads past access to resources, products and services, as well as markets to meet basic needs. And it continues beyond, through enhanced opportunities that ensure everyone’s voice is heard. This is only possible by pursuing a true spirit of solidarity and collaboration. In this theme we focus on activities and services that contribute to this journey towards increasing cohesion and social empowerment.

Moving away from a society that incentivises competition and divisiveness towards one that is driven by principles of solidarity and collaboration, fostering social empowerment and cohesion among groups and individuals, with a focus on collective progress.

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Wellbeing transition

The quest for wellbeing is central to the human experience. Our society can only thrive if all its members are physically and mentally healthy. We need to make a shift to ensure that we deeply value and nurture individual wellbeing for all. This means ensuring that the necessary solutions are in place to grant access to well-functioning and affordable healthcare and care services and facilities for everyone, in all conditions and stages of life. This means fostering quality education that is centred on providing opportunities for individuals to grow in their knowledge, skills, talents and aspirations. This also means creating the conditions for healthy and fulfilling lifestyles, in which people can devote time and energy to their interests and hobbies, nurture their physical and spiritual sides, produce and enjoy arts and culture and cultivate their philosophy of life. Finally, telecommunication and consumer technologies should be at the service of individuals and have human dignity at their core. This transition theme focuses on activities that foster individuals’ physical and mental health, as well as self-development, self-expression and healthy relationships with others.

Transitioning from a narrow focus on material satisfaction to an economy that deeply values and nurtures individual wellbeing, creating the conditions for healthy and fulfilling lifestyles for all.

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