Swedbank Robur Food and Water
Invest in what the world needs every day
Some areas are crucial for our shared future. Food and water are two of them. Today, billions of people lack access to healthy food* and the pressure on the world’s water resources is increasing. But where the challenges are great, the opportunities also grow. The solutions already exist and new ones are on the way. Now you can invest in the transformation that the future requires.
Important information
Past performance does not guarantee future returns. The value of the fund can both rise and fall and you may not get back the amount originally invested. Funds with risk class 5-7 can rise and fall significantly in value. Find fact sheet, information brochure and information about your rights on www.swedbankrobur.se
Did you know that ...?*
1/3
of the world’s population cannot afford a healthy diet.
1/3
of all food produced globally is lost or wasted.
6.5 trillion euro
is the estimated global investment gap in water infrastructure until 2040.
Less than 1%
of all water on earth is usable and available fresh water.
30 %
of global greenhouse gas emissions come from our food systems.
70 %
of the world’s fresh water is used in agriculture.
Why invest in Food and Water?
- Transition creates opportunities
The global food system is undergoing a necessary transformation. This requires significant investment, creating opportunities for the companies driving innovation and development. - Food and water are basic needs
Demand for food and water remains constant, even during periods of economic uncertainty. - Enhances portfolio diversification
The fund offers exposure that differs from traditional global equity funds and can therefore be an interesting complement to an investment portfolio.
Food and water shape the future
Food and water are essential to life and to a growing global population. As the need for smarter and more sustainable solutions increases, Swedbank Robur Food and Water gives you the opportunity to invest in companies helping drive this transformation.
The Fund invests in:
- Wastewater Treatment
Solutions that secure access to clean water. - Resource-Efficient Agriculture
Innovations that enable more efficient food production with less impact on the climate and nature. - Food Production and Processing
Companies that contribute to a safe, efficient and sustainable food supply chain, from producer to consumer. - Packaging and Logistics
Companies that enable smarter packaging and more efficient logistics for a more sustainable food system. - Recuperation
Companies that transform waste into valuable resources and support the transition to a circular economy.
Quick facts about Food and Water
- Actively managed equity fund that invests globally in companies of various sizes
- Invests across the food and water value chain, including cultivation, production, distribution, consumption and waste management.
- Invests in companies developing solutions that enable more efficient resource use and reduce environmental impact.
*Sources:
FAO et al, The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026; FAO and UNEP, data on global food loss and food waste; World Economic Forum, Bridging the €6.5 Trillion Water Infrastructure Gap: A Playbook, 2025; UN-Water/WMO, data on the world’s available fresh water; FAO, data on the greenhouse gas emissions of food systems and the fresh water absorption of agriculture.
The statistics describe global trends and investment needs in general, not the fund’s measured contribution or performance.
The investment theme is linked, among other things, to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 2: No hunger, goal 6: Clean water and sanitation for all and Goal 12: Sustainable consumption and production.