Tag: lower-carbon economy
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Renewable energy investing
Renewable energy investing Renewable energy investing refers to the practice of investing in energy sources and technologies that are renewable, eco-friendly, and capable of meeting current energy demands without depleting resources for future generations. This includes investments in renewable energy, such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power, as well as innovations in energy efficiency. Investors…
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Form, Fit, and Function
Form, Fit, and Function Form, fit, and function (FFF) refer to the three primary aspects of a product’s design and functionality: In the context of sustainability, optimizing FFF can contribute significantly to environmentally responsible design and consumption practices; through resource efficiency, longevity and durability, energy efficiency, and circular economy principles.
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European Green Bond Standards
European Green Bond Standards A green bond is a type of fixed-income financial instrument specifically designed to raise capital for projects that have positive environmental or climate-related impacts. Green bonds serve as a pivotal component of green finance, a vital instrument in financing assets crucial for the low-carbon transition. With the European Green Bond Standard,…
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Decarbonization
Decarbonization Decarbonization encompasses a spectrum of initiatives undertaken by various sectors, entities such as governments or organizations, with the aim of transitioning towards alternative lifestyles and production methods that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The overarching goal is to mitigate the detrimental effects of these emissions on the climate. This endeavor necessitates a fundamental shift away…
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COP28
COP28 The COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from November 30 to December 13, 2023, was the largest of its kind. Some 85,000 participants, including over 150 heads of state and government, were among the representatives of national delegations, civil society, business, indigenous peoples, youth, philanthropy and international organizations…
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Climate Transition Benchmarks
Climate Transition Benchmarks A climate benchmark is defined as an investment benchmark that incorporates specific objectives related to greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions and the transition to a low-carbon economy — based on the scientific evidence of the IPCC — through the selection and weighting of underlying constituents. These benchmarks are intended to serve as…
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Climate Funds
Climate Funds Dedicated to addressing challenges associated with climate change, climate funds represent financial resources designed specifically for projects, initiatives, and activities that contribute to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. These funds play a pivotal role in mobilizing resources to combat the impacts of climate change, steering us towards a more sustainable and low-carbon…
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Climate Clocks
Climate Clocks The Climate Clock counts down the critical deadline for achieving zero emissions (referred to as our “deadline”) but also charts our progress along the vital solution paths (referred to as “lifelines”). It draws its power from a collective force of scientists, artists, educators and activists from all over the world. The next seven…
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Carbon pricing
Carbon pricing Carbon pricing is an instrument that captures the external costs of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions—the costs of emissions that the public pays for, such as damage to crops, health care costs from heat waves and droughts, and loss of property from flooding and sea level rise—and ties them to their sources through a…