Decarbonising economies to combat the negative impacts of climate change is a complex journey. Many governments around the world have set a net zero target by 2050, with some setting their target to achieve net zero carbon emissions even faster.
To transition, global economies will need to navigate away from how they operate today industrially, to a net zero model. Economies will have to question every aspect of their energy, process, material and mobility decisions across every industry.
For industries without a target, plan or pathway to net zero, there will be increasing opposition, not only on environmental grounds, but also on whether their economic or business model will be viable going forward.
How are governments and industries positioned to chart their course in transitioning to net zero emissions? How are they responding to the impact of changing social values and stakeholder expectations? How will finance and investment decisions respond to this transition?
These questions are explored in our insights below and include five case studies that consider the learnings from the industries that are most exposed to the transition to net zero emissions.
“While the path ahead will not be easy, the acceptance that we need to decarbonise as rapidly as possible is necessary to mitigate the transition risks associated with climate change. The transition and choices available will be different for each organisation.”
Paul Gleeson, Managing Director
Energy, Resources and Water
Navigating transition risks:
a pathway to decarbonisation
The successful transformation towards a net zero carbon emissions economy requires a robust strategy, as well as engagement and trust from stakeholders and the community.
Given the size of the challenge, energy, resources and transport industries transitioning to net zero emissions have a significant impact to make. These insights consider five case studies where organisations around the world are reducing greenhouse gas emissions:
Using scenario planning to set a long-term vision
Developing a net zero emissions strategy and transition plan
Identifying meaningful investments to achieve targets and goals
Taking a systems approach
Modelling technology pathways
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