BlackRock’s Fink, Temasek’s Pillay on Low-Carbon Tech

The video discusses the challenges and opportunities in investing in green technologies, focusing on overcoming the green premium and the historical cost reductions in solar and wind energy. It outlines investment strategies and timeframes, emphasizing the importance of selecting impactful companies. The potential for future green technologies is explored, with a call for societal and governmental support to accelerate innovation and implementation.

What is the 'green premium' in the context of green investments?

• The environmental benefits of using green technologies

• The tax benefits of investing in green technologies

• The profit margin of green technology companies

• The additional cost of green technologies compared to fossil fuels

How long did it take for solar and wind energy costs to decrease significantly?

• 30 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

What is the typical time frame for an early-stage fund?

• 10 years plus 1 + 1

• 7 years

• 5 years

• 15 years

What is the main focus of the early-stage fund discussed in the transcript?

• Investing in established companies

• Identifying and supporting impactful green technology companies

• Maximizing short-term profits

• Avoiding high-risk investments

What could accelerate the development of green technologies according to the transcript?

• Higher consumer demand for green products

• Technological breakthroughs in unrelated fields

• Global recognition of societal risks and cooperative policy action

• Increased private sector investment