Once-in-a-decade opportunity for corporate climate standards
By Benjamin Rizzo and Brad Schallert Amidst economic and political headwinds that challenge clean technology deployment, the role of voluntary corporate climate action has become more critical than ever. The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the two standards most widely used by companies to account for and report their climate […]
COP29 Reporting: Slashing Nitrous Oxide Emissions – From Science to Action
During the first week of COP29, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), a UN Environment Programme (UNEP) initiative, launched the Global Nitrous Oxide Assessment, as part of an event hosted by Climate Advisers. The assessment, by UNEP and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), is the definitive global scientific assessment, […]
Financial risks mount for high-emission commodities as climate regulations increase, new report shows
Orbitas urges 16 actions for companies and investors to implement to strategically navigate risks and capitalize on opportunities DOWNLOAD REPORT Material financial risks growing for companies and investors operating in forest, land, and agriculture (FLAG) sectors in face of climate transitions The profitability of companies and investors operating in the forest, land and […]
U.S. Cities Leading the Way Toward Net Zero
This article was written by Climate Advisers 2024 Spring intern Lucía Muñoz. — Cities are an integral part of combating the effects of climate change, and play a major role in the global goal of lowering emissions. With over half of the global population living in cities, they also account for nearly 70% of carbon […]
Brazil’s soy sector faces climate-related profitability challenges, though proactive mitigation can reduce losses and capture rising consumer demand: Orbitas research
New research from Orbitas, a Climate Advisers initiative, reveals that the Brazilian soy sector faces challenges in a transitioning world, but despite the presence of climate-related risks, there are new opportunities …
Climate risks persist for Brazil’s cattle sector but opportunities to transition present clear avenues for resilience and increased investment: Orbitas research
The Brazilian cattle sector could see beef production drop by 25 percent by 2050, while experiencing a 37 percent decline in available pastureland through forest-conservation strategies …
The Importance of Clean Economy Subsidies and Assessing Their Trade Risks
With the United States introducing significant clean economy subsidies, it’s evident that subsidies will be an important policy tool to support the transition to a clean energy economy. These green subsidies serve as vital financial incentives to foster the clean energy transition and sustainable growth. DOWNLOAD BRIEF Despite propelling the clean economy forward, subsidies […]
The Importance of Green Public Procurement in Decarbonizing Industry and Creating a Clean Energy Economy
G7 leaders have agreed to collaborate on industrial decarbonization, but more coordination is needed on green public procurement to meet their goals. DOWNLOAD BRIEF The power of public procurement policies to drive market transformation has untapped potential. In this Climate Advisers report, we cover the major opportunity G7 leaders have to use procurement to accelerate […]
Climate Action at the State Level: Increased Ambition in Michigan and New Jersey
This report analyzes two of the biggest states catalyzing climate action, Michigan and New Jersey, to illustrate this dynamic as well as to give some sense of what is possible at the local level and how states can help to meet the U.S. 2030 target with help from the IRA.
Reflections on the Role of Trade in Climate Policy
On May 2nd Climate Advisers and the Climate Leadership Council co-hosted an event to discuss trade measures, climate policy, and the G7. International trade is connected to one-quarter of global climate emissions, and it is an increasingly important policy issue for G7 members. You can watch the recording here and learn more about the discussions […]