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As the world confronts
the impacts of global warming,

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climate and sustainability goals
are now key components of future

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oriented financial planning.

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In fact, top asset management companies
are increasingly aligning

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their strategies to achieve net zero
portfolios by 2050.

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It can also help identify new investment
opportunities, climate related risks

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and decarbonization levers that, in turn,
can help cut costs within the portfolio.

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And there's more.

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Net zero asset owners are seen as great partners

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for Co-investors and has attractive employers for talent.

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Our research has found that globally,
a total of 100 to $150 trillion

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is needed over the next three decades
to decarbonize industries.

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Now is the time for forward thinking
asset managers and asset owners to act.

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And as the principal strategy
and action partner to COP28 here at BCG,

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we are proud to support the GCC region
as it continues to drive the net zero agenda forward.