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
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This paper presents a new method for estimating the effects of regulations when treated and control firms compete on the output market. Read more
Lobbying by companies on climate change refers to efforts of companies and of their agents to directly or indirectly influence... Read more
The U.S. coal industry is in the midst of a transition. Changes in regulation and technological innovation from other fossils... Read more
The UN recently published a report on the net zero commitments of ‘non-state actors’, including businesses and cities. Ian Higham examines the key ways the report’s recommendations advance the net zero accountability agenda and discusses potential pitfalls and possible next steps in global governance of net zero. Read more
As the financial system gears up for the COP26 UN climate summit in November, leaders of financial institutions will need to know the answer to two questions: what is your temperature score and how will you bring it down to 1.5°C as soon as possible? Nick Robins looks at the progress being made. Read more
This article reviews the empirical literature combining economic and environmental performance data at the micro-level, i.e. firm or facility level.... Read more
By Dave Jones, California Insurance Commissioner (January 2011–January 2019) Insurance regulators have a critical role to play in making sure... Read more
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