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### Top Investment Funds and Initiatives for Climate-Related Businesses
In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable investing, several funds and programs are actively channelling capital into sectors that focus on air conditioning, building and adjusting homes and offices, and agriculture and pest control. Here's a roundup of some of the most noteworthy options for investors seeking exposure to these areas.
#### Sustainable and Climate-Themed Funds with Strong Performance
Leading the charge are funds like Tocqueville Dividende, Tocqueville Value Euro, and Ginjer Detox European Equity, which have proven to be among the best-performing sustainable equity funds as of early 2025. With returns ranging from 11% to nearly 15% annually, these funds screen for ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria and invest in sectors contributing to sustainability.
Additionally, sustainable ETFs such as the CHGX Stance Sustainable Beta ETF have shown significant gains, with a 74.11% return in 2025 YTD. These funds offer broad exposure to climate-conscious companies, often including green building technologies, energy efficiency, and climate-smart agriculture companies.
#### Climate Smart Agriculture Funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has earmarked billions in its 2025 budget to support climate-smart agriculture practices, including conservation programs that improve soil health, reduce emissions, and enhance resilience in farming. This broad governmental funding signals robust growth and innovation in the agriculture sector, making agri-tech and pest control a growing area of climate investments.
#### Green Climate Fund (GCF)
The GCF recently approved a record $1.225 billion for new climate projects globally, supporting adaptation and mitigation solutions in some of the most vulnerable regions. Though more focused on developing countries, GCF investments include private sector engagement initiatives, green bonds, and regional projects that could encompass green building and sustainable agriculture technologies.
For investors targeting specifically air conditioning, building adaptations, and agriculture/pest control within climate-related investments, a combination of top sustainable equity funds, specialized climate ETFs, government-supported agriculture programs, and global climate funds focusing on green infrastructure is recommended. These funds and programs collectively help drive innovation and deployment of climate solutions in your areas of interest.
#### Focus Areas Relevant to Your Query
| Sector | Relevant Funds/Initiatives | Impact/Investment Focus | |-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | **Air Conditioning & Building** | Sustainable equity funds (e.g., Tocqueville funds), Green Bonds via GCF | Investments in energy-efficient building technologies & retrofit solutions, incorporating climate-smart cooling and building adjustments | | **Building & Adjusting Homes/Offices** | ESG-focused ETFs and equity funds, USDA & GCF projects | Green building materials, smart energy management, and sustainable urban development | | **Agriculture & Pest Control** | USDA climate-smart agriculture funding, GCF adaptation projects | Climate-resilient crop technologies, sustainable pest control methods, soil conservation, and emission reduction technologies |
#### Summary
- Tocqueville series of sustainable funds and other ESG-focused equity funds are among the top-performing climate-conscious funds that likely include investments in green building and energy efficiency. - The USDA’s $213.3 billion budget for 2025 includes significant investment in climate-smart agriculture, benefiting farmers and related pest control technologies. - The Green Climate Fund’s recent $1.225 billion allocation emphasizes adaptation and mitigation projects globally, including private sector investments favorable to green buildings and sustainable agriculture.
In addition, Impax Environmental Markets, which recently took a stake in Aaon, which makes heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning for businesses, is another possibility. Access to Innovation Agritech shares is only available via JP Jenkins - a 'matched bargain' facility which connects buyers with sellers of unlisted shares at a stated price.
The UK air conditioning market is expected to grow at 6.3% a year and be worth £1.7billion by 2034. Only about 5% of British homes have air conditioning, but the number is growing. Leading brands benefiting from an air-conditioning boom include the US businesses Johnson Controls and Carrier. Those who have invested in the fund have seen their money increase by 27% over five years and 6.3% over three years. Trading of Innovation Agritech shares is only possible if a buyer or seller can be found, and there is much less regulation - making it an investment for the brave.
SDCL Efficiency Income, an infrastructure investment trust, trades at a 46.8% discount to its net asset value and is up 31% in the past month, despite a 37% decrease over five years. Carrier shares are up 10% this year, and Johnson Controls are up 33%.
- Tocqueville Dividende, Tocqueville Value Euro, and Ginjer Detox European Equity are some of the best-performing sustainable equity funds, investing in sectors contributing to sustainability with returns ranging from 11% to nearly 15% annually.
- The CHGX Stance Sustainable Beta ETF offers broad exposure to climate-conscious companies, often including green building technologies, energy efficiency, and climate-smart agriculture companies, with a 74.11% return in 2025 YTD.
- The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated billions in its 2025 budget to support climate-smart agriculture practices, including conservation programs that improve soil health, reduce emissions, and enhance resilience in farming.
- The Green Climate Fund (GCF) recently approved a record $1.225 billion for new climate projects globally, supporting adaptation and mitigation solutions in some of the most vulnerable regions, including private sector engagement initiatives, green bonds, and regional projects.
- For investors targeting air conditioning, building adaptations, and agriculture/pest control within climate-related investments, a combination of top sustainable equity funds, specialized climate ETFs, government-supported agriculture programs, and global climate funds focusing on green infrastructure is recommended.
- Impax Environmental Markets, having taken a stake in Aaon, which makes heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning for businesses, is another possibility for those interested in the air conditioning sector.
- Access to Innovation Agritech shares for the agriculture and pest control sector is only available via JP Jenkins - a 'matched bargain' facility which connects buyers with sellers of unlisted shares at a stated price, making it an investment for the brave.
