Oleksandra Plyska
Oleksandra is a Policy Analyst (Sustainable Finance) with a particular focus on just transition for financial sector stakeholders.
Background
Prior to joining the Grantham Research Institute, Oleksandra completed her MSc in Development Management at London School of Economics specialising in applied development economics. During her time at LSE, she also worked as Graduate Consultant at an impact investing firm Blue Earth Capital researching the role of technical assistance in enhancing social impact on investments. Before that, Oleksandra spent 6 years in the Middle East completing her BSc in Political Science from New York University Abu Dhabi and working in the information services industry at Alphasights in Dubai.
Research interests
- Just Transition Finance
- Mobilising private capital and blended finance solutions to deliver net zero and a just transition
- ESG regulations and standards
Policy
Policy - 2024
This report marks the launch of the Just Transition Finance Lab by the Grantham Research Institute, outlining the urgency of the just transition, obstacles to progress and how the Lab will address these through four priority work areas in 2024. Read more
Policy - 2023
To deliver a just transition, significant investment needs to be mobilised. Global debt markets could be a vital source of this finance, in particular green, social, sustainable and sustainability-linked (GSS+) bonds. This report considers how GSS+ bonds could be used to finance a just transition. Read more
This brief provides recommendations to businesses on how to implement a just transition and monitor progress. Read more
The consultation response urges the Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) to make an explicit acknowledgement of the importance of supporting the just transition to net zero and provide guidance for those preparing Transition Plans. Read more
News
News - 2023
This commentary argues that public decision-makers should integrate just transition principles into regulation and procurement policies in order to achieve climate and social equity goals. Read more
