Natural capital investments: How investors can reduce their carbon footprints and protect the environment

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, co-hosts Liam Garman and Emilie Lauer sit down with Jason Oster, Knight Frank’s head of agribusiness valuations and advisory in Australia, to discuss the growing market of natural capital investment. Jason explains that natural capital refers to agricultural investments with an environmental, social and governance (ESG) narrative, which range from agribusinesses with renewable energy capabilities to pure conservation plays, where land is returned to its natural state.

While these investments appeal to big corporations that want to reduce their carbon footprint and comply with Australia’s new bill mandating climate reporting, Jason said anyone who wants to contribute to environmental preservation can invest in natural capital.

The trio also touch upon Australia’s agricultural sector and how consumer behaviour impacts the future of agriculture. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.