Rize Weekly Summary - 10 (Circular Economy)

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter, where we bring you fresh insights and news from the world of thematic and sustainable investing.

This week, we spotlight the transformative power of the #CircularEconomy, emphasising the significant role of sustainable practices and rental models in driving environmental and economic benefits.

• Article: Stocks in Spotlight: The role of Ashtead Group in the circular economy investment landscape - In this article, we examine Ashtead’s forward-thinking approach to equipment rental and explore the opportunity for this pivotal player in promoting the circular rental economy.
• Post: Circular economy could save $USD 100bn on waste management costs annually - According to the latest UN Environment Programme's Global waste management Report, municipal waste is on course to increase by more than 66% in volume, leading to direct costs of around $USD 360bn.
• Poll: When was the last time you rented a vehicle? - The rise of vehicles sharing, alongside bike, scooter and car rentals, is reshaping urban mobility and promoting sustainability by optimising resource use.
• FactFriday: The rise in shared services and vehicles - 2023 saw a 7% rise in shared mobility compared to 2022, with scooters having the largest share of ridership at 42% during Q2 2023. (Fluctuo 2023)

• Rahul Bhushan: Global investment in the energy transition is soaring. Read more
• James Thomas: 20 days of Disruptive Innovation - Bitcoin Allocation. Read more
• Florian Berberich: US Clean Energy and Transport Investment. Read more

• ETF Express: We have been shortlisted for the "most innovative EU ETF issuer" of the ETF Express European Awards 2024. Vote for us now

Upcoming Webinar:

• Introducing "Big Ideas 2024" with Cathie Wood and Brett Winton. Wednesday, 6 March - 4PM GMT. Register now (Professional investors only)

Webinar Recording:

• Unlocking opportunities in the green transition with the Rize environmental impact strategies. Watch now (Professional investors only)

• Learn more about this week's theme on our website
• We are looking to hire an Associate Director / a Director of ETF Sales for the Nordics and Benelux regions. Apply here
• We are looking to hire an In-House Legal Counsel. Apply here

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We wish you a great start of the week.

The #RizeETF by #ARKInvest team