Presentation given at the launch of the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) Global Climate Transition Centre on 18 October 2022. The presentation focuses on how major global energy companies are doing as regards the management and governance of their carbon emissions, as well as their carbon emissions pathways. Read more
New research from the Transition Pathway Initiative Global Climate Transition Centre (TPI Centre) shows that 51% of the world’s biggest publicly listed energy companies are failing to disclose a decarbonisation strategy that sets out how they intend to meet their long and medium-term targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Read more
In this TV panel discussion, for Asset.tv, Nick Robins discusses the importance of a Just Transition to net zero for investors. He is joined on the panel by Faith Ward (Chief Responsible Investment Officer Brunel Pension Partnership & Chair, IIGCC) and Annika Brouwer (Sustainability Specialist, Ninety One). Read more
This article discusses who should pay for carbon removal technologies such as CCUS, DAC, and BECCS. Newly published research co-authored... Read more
This report and brief provide improved estimates of the likely economic damages from climate change to the UK, highlighting where the greatest risks and need for adaptation are. These are translated into loss of socioeconomic welfare and reported as an equivalent loss of the UK’s GDP under two different policy scenarios – one in which current policies continue and another in which strong mitigation policies are put in place. Read more
This paper reviews the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and their application by central banks to date. It also considers potential enhancements for central banks’ climate disclosures and their possible implications for the wider financial system. Read more
Following the 23rd EU-China Summit in April 2022, Lucie Xia presents three recommendations for the EU and China to further climate action, now that Track 1 diplomacy has resumed between the two powers. Read more
This paper proposes an alternative, precautionary approach to financial policy that justifies bolder action in response to environmental-related financial risks. Read more
The urgently needed shift to a net zero economy in the UK must be accompanied by a clear strategy to maximise its social opportunities and minimise the social risks, according to the new report from the Financing a Just Transition Alliance. Read more
Investors need to lay out their expectations for how businesses should achieve a just transition to a net-zero and climate-resilient... Read more
