Quantifying risks and putting a risk management system in place are the bedrock of investments. However, while the risk assessment tools for traditional investments are reasonably mature, incorporating climate risks into investments is relatively new, and the tools for climate risk assessments are evolving. In this article, we explore three tools developed to quantify climate-related...
In his blog titled, “Has the backlash against financed emissions begun?”, author Louie Woodall remarks that “Financed emissions” are no longer in vogue. He goes on to explain why “financed emissions” were all the rage in 2021, but is increasingly viewed with skepticism and concerns and why “financed emissions” might not be enough to solve...
Editor’s Note : This is the first of the three part series on Net-Zero and includes What is Net Zero and what are the means to achieve Net Zero(Part 1), How to set Science Based Net Zero targets(Part 2) and How to finance Net Zero targets using specific debt instruments(Part 3). Terms like “Net...
2020 – Record-breaking 2020 was record-breaking. According to the latest data released by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) 2020 was on par with the warmest year ever recorded so far (2016). More than that, 2020 also marked the end of the warmest decade on record. For Europe, it was the warmest year on record....
We have a deal on Climate Law – Agreement on Climate Law for Europe 2030 “We have a deal on Climate Law!” After 15 hours of talks, the European Union negotiators agreed on a new European Climate Law. According to the law, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will be reduced by 55% by 2030 compared to...