The Portfolio Decarbonisation Coalition presented the results of an investor research titled "Flicking the switch: are electric utilities prepared for a low carbon future?" at an event organised by Finsif, CDP and Sitra on 25 August 2015. The theme of the event was "Managing climate risk in investments".
This document summarizes engagement themes and company rankings from a CDP report on chemical companies' innovation for a low-carbon future. It identifies six overall engagement themes, including process efficiency, product innovation, supply chain optimization, carbon exposure, carbon regulation readiness, and water risk. For each of 10 chemical companies, it provides the company's ranking in these areas, key engagement actions identified in the CDP report, and strengths. The overall goal is to engage companies and investors on improving performance in transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
James Magness from CDP presented the results of an investor research titled "Linking emissions-related metrics to earnings for global chemical companies" at an event organised by Finsif, CDP and Sitra on 25 August 2015. The theme of the event was "Managing climate risk in investments".
Ford is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its supply chain. It plans to survey its top 35 suppliers on their energy use and emissions, representing $20 billion in procurement. This will help Ford understand its supply chain carbon footprint and create a carbon management approach. Ford aims to reduce its overall emissions by 30% by 2020 in response to pressure from investors. By collaborating with suppliers on efficiency, Ford hopes to put pressure on low performers and gain cost reductions as suppliers improve operations.
Joining Forces - the case for collaborationAlex Lankester
This document discusses the benefits of collaboration between businesses in achieving sustainability goals. It argues that tackling sustainability challenges requires coordinated collective action across supply chains. Working collaboratively through fully-linked information sharing can help businesses save money by reducing impacts and risks, and innovating and growing. Examples show energy efficiency collaborations generating estimated savings of hundreds of millions of euros for food suppliers. Collaboration supports identifying and implementing initiatives like LED lighting and refrigeration upgrades. Case studies demonstrate individual companies achieving energy and cost savings by learning from others' experiences through collaborative platforms.
Environmental Tracking: Global 800 2013 Carbon RankingsSustainable Brands
The document provides an executive summary of the 2013 ET Global 800 Carbon Rankings report, which ranks the world's largest 800 companies by greenhouse gas emissions and transparency. The top-ranked company is BASF, which is the only company to disclose emissions for all 15 GHG Protocol Scope 3 categories. Overall, 63% of companies reported incomplete data or no data at all. Europe leads in terms of disclosure and verification, with 35% of European companies reporting complete and verified data compared to 11% for BRICS countries. The summary recommends companies report Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions according to GHG Protocol guidelines and have emissions data verified by a third party.
GreenBiz Forum 2015 Tutorial Slides: "The Science of Science-Based Goals" - D...GreenBiz Group
Slides for "The Science of Science-Based Goals" tutorial. As scientific research on climate change builds and becomes increasingly quantifiable, companies have new opportunities to use measurable data to set sustainability and climate goals. By understanding the impact your company can have in this universal context, you can set defensible goals driving towards real global impact. Dozens of large companies have set science-based greenhouse gas, carbon-neutral and renewable energy goals. This tutorial shows how leading companies are tackling this challenge, including the tools and knowledge to set goals in your company.
Perspectives on Automotive Policy and Fuel Economyjmdecicco
The document summarizes a study that analyzed the potential for increased fuel efficiency in US vehicles through 2035. The study found that a tripling of new vehicle fleet efficiency is feasible and cost-effective by around 2035 without electrification, through optimized use of available fuel-saving technologies. The costs of achieving higher fuel efficiency were estimated and found to be less than the lifetime fuel savings for consumers. While fuel efficiency depends on both technology and vehicle design priorities, establishing it as a top priority could significantly reduce oil dependence and emissions.
GreenBiz Forum 2015 Workshop Slides: "Conflict Minerals: Creating Industry-wi...GreenBiz Group
Slides for "Conflict Minerals: Creating Industry-wide Solutions". Thousands of companies and their suppliers face a growing challenge: New laws and changing consumer expectations make it increasingly important to uncover “conflict minerals” such as gold and tin. Companies that normally compete are collaborating. Learn how and why consumer electronics and automotive companies and their suppliers are developing common tools and industry-wide solutions.
This document summarizes engagement themes and company rankings from a CDP report on chemical companies' innovation for a low-carbon future. It identifies six overall engagement themes, including process efficiency, product innovation, supply chain optimization, carbon exposure, carbon regulation readiness, and water risk. For each of 10 chemical companies, it provides the company's ranking in these areas, key engagement actions identified in the CDP report, and strengths. The overall goal is to engage companies and investors on improving performance in transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
James Magness from CDP presented the results of an investor research titled "Linking emissions-related metrics to earnings for global chemical companies" at an event organised by Finsif, CDP and Sitra on 25 August 2015. The theme of the event was "Managing climate risk in investments".
Ford is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its supply chain. It plans to survey its top 35 suppliers on their energy use and emissions, representing $20 billion in procurement. This will help Ford understand its supply chain carbon footprint and create a carbon management approach. Ford aims to reduce its overall emissions by 30% by 2020 in response to pressure from investors. By collaborating with suppliers on efficiency, Ford hopes to put pressure on low performers and gain cost reductions as suppliers improve operations.
Joining Forces - the case for collaborationAlex Lankester
This document discusses the benefits of collaboration between businesses in achieving sustainability goals. It argues that tackling sustainability challenges requires coordinated collective action across supply chains. Working collaboratively through fully-linked information sharing can help businesses save money by reducing impacts and risks, and innovating and growing. Examples show energy efficiency collaborations generating estimated savings of hundreds of millions of euros for food suppliers. Collaboration supports identifying and implementing initiatives like LED lighting and refrigeration upgrades. Case studies demonstrate individual companies achieving energy and cost savings by learning from others' experiences through collaborative platforms.
Environmental Tracking: Global 800 2013 Carbon RankingsSustainable Brands
The document provides an executive summary of the 2013 ET Global 800 Carbon Rankings report, which ranks the world's largest 800 companies by greenhouse gas emissions and transparency. The top-ranked company is BASF, which is the only company to disclose emissions for all 15 GHG Protocol Scope 3 categories. Overall, 63% of companies reported incomplete data or no data at all. Europe leads in terms of disclosure and verification, with 35% of European companies reporting complete and verified data compared to 11% for BRICS countries. The summary recommends companies report Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions according to GHG Protocol guidelines and have emissions data verified by a third party.
GreenBiz Forum 2015 Tutorial Slides: "The Science of Science-Based Goals" - D...GreenBiz Group
Slides for "The Science of Science-Based Goals" tutorial. As scientific research on climate change builds and becomes increasingly quantifiable, companies have new opportunities to use measurable data to set sustainability and climate goals. By understanding the impact your company can have in this universal context, you can set defensible goals driving towards real global impact. Dozens of large companies have set science-based greenhouse gas, carbon-neutral and renewable energy goals. This tutorial shows how leading companies are tackling this challenge, including the tools and knowledge to set goals in your company.
Perspectives on Automotive Policy and Fuel Economyjmdecicco
The document summarizes a study that analyzed the potential for increased fuel efficiency in US vehicles through 2035. The study found that a tripling of new vehicle fleet efficiency is feasible and cost-effective by around 2035 without electrification, through optimized use of available fuel-saving technologies. The costs of achieving higher fuel efficiency were estimated and found to be less than the lifetime fuel savings for consumers. While fuel efficiency depends on both technology and vehicle design priorities, establishing it as a top priority could significantly reduce oil dependence and emissions.
GreenBiz Forum 2015 Workshop Slides: "Conflict Minerals: Creating Industry-wi...GreenBiz Group
Slides for "Conflict Minerals: Creating Industry-wide Solutions". Thousands of companies and their suppliers face a growing challenge: New laws and changing consumer expectations make it increasingly important to uncover “conflict minerals” such as gold and tin. Companies that normally compete are collaborating. Learn how and why consumer electronics and automotive companies and their suppliers are developing common tools and industry-wide solutions.
The document summarizes Greenpeace's Guide to Greener Electronics, which ranks 18 electronics companies quarterly based on their policies and performance related to toxic chemicals, e-waste, and climate impact. It provides the ranking criteria in the Guide's latest 14th version, highlights improvements in some companies' policies, and areas where further progress is still needed, such as lobbying for bans on hazardous substances. The Guide aims to spur companies to adopt greener practices and policies through public rankings and engagement.
Energy & Sustainability Goal-Setting: A Guide To 7 Top Third Party StandardsLeon Pulman
Recent research finds that organizations have more success on energy and sustainability initiatives when they set public goals. But with so many options available, how do you determine which goals will drive the greatest value for your organization? And against what criteria should you assess them?
Our goals primer eBook summarizes the top global, third-party benchmarking standards and recommends how to choose the right one to accelerate your energy and sustainability ambitions.
In a joint effort, CDP, the UN Global Compact, WRI and WWF launched the Science Based Targets initiative to engage companies in setting ambitious GHG reduction targets as a response to the urgent call of the IPCC to decarbonize the economy. Ecofys was commissioned as consultancy partner to support the development of a new methodology to guide companies in setting science-based targets.
In this webinar Giel Linthorst will present the developed methodology, called the Sectoral Decarbonization Approach (SDA). Next to this, he will also present the results of applying this SDA-methodology to various multinational companies and highlight some specific cases.
The document provides an overview of companies recognized as sustainability leaders in 2013 by RobecoSAM. It lists 67 companies in the RobecoSAM Gold Class, 52 in the Silver Class, and 107 in the Bronze Class. For each company, its sector and country are given. The document also lists some runners up and provides sector-level results. RobecoSAM has been assessing the sustainability performance of over 2,000 corporations annually since 1999 to identify leaders.
Business guide on carbon emission redution and sustainabilityBarney Loehnis
This document provides a 6-step guide for businesses to reduce emissions and addresses climate change. It discusses the risks of climate change and regulations, measuring emissions, setting reduction targets, implementing initiatives, offsetting remaining emissions, and tracking progress. Solutions discussed include energy efficiency in buildings, lighting, office equipment, and green procurement. The business case for action includes cost savings, competitive advantage, and responding to future regulations and consumer expectations.
GreenBiz 16 Workshop Slides: "Closing the Loop to Advance a New Economy"GreenBiz Group
Slides for "Closing the Loop to Advance a New Economy". With the take-make-waste linear model no longer viable, companies are actively pursuing alternative models such as the circular economy, which has captured the imagination of the private sector as a viable approach for decoupling economic growth from resource constraints. The circular economy, an industrial model that is restorative or regenerative by design and intent, aims to keep products, components, and materials at their highest utility at all times, and represents an opportunity worth in excess of $1 trillion for the global economy. In this session, we will explore how companies can leverage circular economy principles and best practices to help eliminate waste throughout the value chain and improve the bottom line.
The Low Carbon Economy GS SUSTAIN equity investor’s guide to a low carbon world, 2015-25 We explore the low carbon economy, now a growing, $600 bn+ pa revenue opportunity. Between 2015 and 2020, solar PV and onshore wind will add more to global energy supply than US shale oil production did between 2010 and 2015. By 2020, six in ten lightbulbs will be LEDs; and our analysts expect carmakers to sell 25 million hybrid & electric vehicles by 2025, 10x more than today. We estimate that these technologies will save >5 Gt of CO2 emissions per annum by 2025 and could help global emissions to peak earlier than expected around 2020, with ripple effects felt across our global coverage.
plug-in-and-regular-hybrids-a-national-and-regional-comparison-of-costs-and-c...Eric Williams
This document analyzes the costs and carbon dioxide emissions of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles compared to regular hybrids on a national and regional level under different scenarios. Plug-in hybrids can reduce gasoline consumption but increase electricity usage and associated emissions in regions where electricity comes from fossil fuels. The impacts on total emissions depend on whether a carbon price is implemented and gasoline prices. With a carbon price, plug-in hybrids may emit slightly less carbon than regular hybrids nationally but still more than regular hybrids in some coal-intensive regions unless carbon capture technology is adopted. For plug-in hybrids to be cost-effective, gasoline prices would need to exceed $6 per gallon. Both plug-in hybrids
This document summarizes the findings of a global report on green business investment. It finds that while governments have ambitious targets to reduce emissions, businesses are not moving fast enough to help meet these targets. Most companies do not monitor their energy use or carbon footprint. To increase green investment, governments need to implement more effective incentives like tax breaks. Smaller businesses in particular are investing less than larger ones. While developing countries like China and India are criticized, they are actually taking green measures more seriously than some Western nations. Overall, more action is needed from both governments and businesses to accelerate the transition to a green economy.
Green ICT in Singapore - Path to responsible and sustainable growthVikas Sharma
A white paper I wrote back in 2009 for a government client in Singapore (publishing here since it is a non-confidential document available in the public domain). It provides an overview of the relevance of green ICT and how Singapore ICT companies are contributing in this space.
- 80% of FTSE 100 companies identify substantive climate change risks, with utilities identifying the highest proportion of high significance risks. Many companies perceive international physical risks more than UK risks due to operating globally.
- Opportunities related to climate adaptation are seen as current, suggesting expectations of a green economy are influencing business decisions now. However, most physical climate risks are expected to impact over a longer time period.
- Less than half of responding FTSE 100 companies incorporate climate adaptation into their business strategies, focusing mainly on assets, logistics and finance. Engagement with policymakers occurs but is less than engagement around climate mitigation.
Advanced Manufacturing Research & Development at DOE h2atscale workshop_johnsonSteve Wittrig
The Advanced Manufacturing Office at the U.S. Department of Energy provides technical assistance programs, funds research and development projects, and supports research and development consortia to advance energy efficiency and manufacturing of clean energy technologies. The goals are to develop a robust U.S. energy systems economy where energy products are developed and manufactured domestically, and to make the entire U.S. manufacturing sector more competitive through increased energy productivity. Technical assistance programs provide energy assessments, best practices information, and support for standards like ISO 50001, while research focuses on areas like smart manufacturing, sustainable processes, materials development, and grid integration.
Leading player in Energy and Sustainability Services
Led more than 500 sustainability service offerings( CSR, EIAs, LCAs, CDM, Environmental Finance etc.)
Sectors( Energy and Infrastructure, Mines and Metals, Manufacturing, Habitats, Forestry, Agriculture) and
Geographies (India, Srilanka, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania)
Clients (Governments, Multilaterals, UN, Business groups, NGOs)
Delivered more than 500 million USD benefits to clients
Operating across India, South East Asia and Africa
International Fire Buyer-Halon Sustainability Article-10 14 p44Ron Marcus
This document discusses the sustainability of using halon, a banned fire suppressant, for critical applications. It covers three major areas that still rely on halon: aerospace, defense, and petrochemical industries. For aerospace, halon is still used extensively with no retrofitting of alternatives, posing a challenge as aircraft lifecycles extend over 50 years. Defense also faces difficulties replacing halon. Existing petrochemical facilities were designed around halon systems. As halon supplies diminish and demand increases, sustainability is a major concern given lifecycles of over 50 years for some critical equipment relying on halon. Recovery and recycling efforts aim to address this, but contamination and technical challenges increase as supplies shrink.
The Carbon Trust is an independent expert organization that advises businesses, governments and public organizations on opportunities in the low-carbon economy. It provides advice on sustainability strategies, measures environmental footprints, implements energy efficiency programs, and helps develop low-carbon technologies. The Carbon Trust has offices around the world and works with clients in both the public and private sectors.
This document contains multiple articles on the topic of sustainability. The main articles discuss implementing sustainable office furniture, top tips for energy efficiency in offices, sustainable telecommunications, carbon offsets, and green printing. There are also shorter articles on news, analysis, office design, a cover story on the rising costs of oil increasing interest in sustainability, and a bulletin section.
The COP21 climate conference in Paris resulted in a historic agreement to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius. This will significantly impact businesses by increasing regulations and carbon pricing, shifting investment towards renewable energy and efficiency. Many major companies have committed to reducing emissions in line with scientific targets and see tackling climate change as an economic opportunity. The private sector will play a key role in achieving the agreement's goals through innovation, investment in clean technologies, and making their operations more sustainable.
This presentation created and addressed by Gonzalo Saenz de Miera in the intensive three day course from the BC3, Basque Centre for Climate Change and UPV/EHU (University of the Basque Country) on Climate Change in the Uda Ikastaroak Framework.
The objective of the BC3 Summer School is to offer an updated and multidisciplinary view of the ongoing trends in climate change research. The BC3 Summer School is organized in collaboration with the University of the Basque Country and is a high quality and excellent summer course gathering leading experts in the field and students from top universities and research centres worldwide.
The document outlines AllianceBernstein's plans to create and distribute an educational multimedia program on investment implications of climate change. It will include 5 segments covering topics like opportunities in shifting to renewable and nuclear power, investing in "clean" fossil fuels through carbon capture, and increasing energy efficiency. Metrics on viewership will be collected. The program aims to demonstrate their thought leadership on this issue and promote their climate change research to clients and the media.
The document analyzes the potential for reducing carbon emissions in the Leeds City Region through investments in low carbon measures. It finds that compared to 1990 levels, carbon emissions could be reduced by:
- 12.9% through cost effective investments that would pay for themselves within 4 years
- 18.0% through cost neutral investments that could be funded from savings of cost effective measures and pay for themselves within 7 years
- 18.8% by exploiting all realistic potential of low carbon measures and paying for themselves within 7 years
These reductions would cut projected increases in the Leeds City Region's annual energy bill of £1.86 billion by 2022 by 64-92% through savings from the low carbon investments. The
The document summarizes Greenpeace's Guide to Greener Electronics, which ranks 18 electronics companies quarterly based on their policies and performance related to toxic chemicals, e-waste, and climate impact. It provides the ranking criteria in the Guide's latest 14th version, highlights improvements in some companies' policies, and areas where further progress is still needed, such as lobbying for bans on hazardous substances. The Guide aims to spur companies to adopt greener practices and policies through public rankings and engagement.
Energy & Sustainability Goal-Setting: A Guide To 7 Top Third Party StandardsLeon Pulman
Recent research finds that organizations have more success on energy and sustainability initiatives when they set public goals. But with so many options available, how do you determine which goals will drive the greatest value for your organization? And against what criteria should you assess them?
Our goals primer eBook summarizes the top global, third-party benchmarking standards and recommends how to choose the right one to accelerate your energy and sustainability ambitions.
In a joint effort, CDP, the UN Global Compact, WRI and WWF launched the Science Based Targets initiative to engage companies in setting ambitious GHG reduction targets as a response to the urgent call of the IPCC to decarbonize the economy. Ecofys was commissioned as consultancy partner to support the development of a new methodology to guide companies in setting science-based targets.
In this webinar Giel Linthorst will present the developed methodology, called the Sectoral Decarbonization Approach (SDA). Next to this, he will also present the results of applying this SDA-methodology to various multinational companies and highlight some specific cases.
The document provides an overview of companies recognized as sustainability leaders in 2013 by RobecoSAM. It lists 67 companies in the RobecoSAM Gold Class, 52 in the Silver Class, and 107 in the Bronze Class. For each company, its sector and country are given. The document also lists some runners up and provides sector-level results. RobecoSAM has been assessing the sustainability performance of over 2,000 corporations annually since 1999 to identify leaders.
Business guide on carbon emission redution and sustainabilityBarney Loehnis
This document provides a 6-step guide for businesses to reduce emissions and addresses climate change. It discusses the risks of climate change and regulations, measuring emissions, setting reduction targets, implementing initiatives, offsetting remaining emissions, and tracking progress. Solutions discussed include energy efficiency in buildings, lighting, office equipment, and green procurement. The business case for action includes cost savings, competitive advantage, and responding to future regulations and consumer expectations.
GreenBiz 16 Workshop Slides: "Closing the Loop to Advance a New Economy"GreenBiz Group
Slides for "Closing the Loop to Advance a New Economy". With the take-make-waste linear model no longer viable, companies are actively pursuing alternative models such as the circular economy, which has captured the imagination of the private sector as a viable approach for decoupling economic growth from resource constraints. The circular economy, an industrial model that is restorative or regenerative by design and intent, aims to keep products, components, and materials at their highest utility at all times, and represents an opportunity worth in excess of $1 trillion for the global economy. In this session, we will explore how companies can leverage circular economy principles and best practices to help eliminate waste throughout the value chain and improve the bottom line.
The Low Carbon Economy GS SUSTAIN equity investor’s guide to a low carbon world, 2015-25 We explore the low carbon economy, now a growing, $600 bn+ pa revenue opportunity. Between 2015 and 2020, solar PV and onshore wind will add more to global energy supply than US shale oil production did between 2010 and 2015. By 2020, six in ten lightbulbs will be LEDs; and our analysts expect carmakers to sell 25 million hybrid & electric vehicles by 2025, 10x more than today. We estimate that these technologies will save >5 Gt of CO2 emissions per annum by 2025 and could help global emissions to peak earlier than expected around 2020, with ripple effects felt across our global coverage.
plug-in-and-regular-hybrids-a-national-and-regional-comparison-of-costs-and-c...Eric Williams
This document analyzes the costs and carbon dioxide emissions of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles compared to regular hybrids on a national and regional level under different scenarios. Plug-in hybrids can reduce gasoline consumption but increase electricity usage and associated emissions in regions where electricity comes from fossil fuels. The impacts on total emissions depend on whether a carbon price is implemented and gasoline prices. With a carbon price, plug-in hybrids may emit slightly less carbon than regular hybrids nationally but still more than regular hybrids in some coal-intensive regions unless carbon capture technology is adopted. For plug-in hybrids to be cost-effective, gasoline prices would need to exceed $6 per gallon. Both plug-in hybrids
This document summarizes the findings of a global report on green business investment. It finds that while governments have ambitious targets to reduce emissions, businesses are not moving fast enough to help meet these targets. Most companies do not monitor their energy use or carbon footprint. To increase green investment, governments need to implement more effective incentives like tax breaks. Smaller businesses in particular are investing less than larger ones. While developing countries like China and India are criticized, they are actually taking green measures more seriously than some Western nations. Overall, more action is needed from both governments and businesses to accelerate the transition to a green economy.
Green ICT in Singapore - Path to responsible and sustainable growthVikas Sharma
A white paper I wrote back in 2009 for a government client in Singapore (publishing here since it is a non-confidential document available in the public domain). It provides an overview of the relevance of green ICT and how Singapore ICT companies are contributing in this space.
- 80% of FTSE 100 companies identify substantive climate change risks, with utilities identifying the highest proportion of high significance risks. Many companies perceive international physical risks more than UK risks due to operating globally.
- Opportunities related to climate adaptation are seen as current, suggesting expectations of a green economy are influencing business decisions now. However, most physical climate risks are expected to impact over a longer time period.
- Less than half of responding FTSE 100 companies incorporate climate adaptation into their business strategies, focusing mainly on assets, logistics and finance. Engagement with policymakers occurs but is less than engagement around climate mitigation.
Advanced Manufacturing Research & Development at DOE h2atscale workshop_johnsonSteve Wittrig
The Advanced Manufacturing Office at the U.S. Department of Energy provides technical assistance programs, funds research and development projects, and supports research and development consortia to advance energy efficiency and manufacturing of clean energy technologies. The goals are to develop a robust U.S. energy systems economy where energy products are developed and manufactured domestically, and to make the entire U.S. manufacturing sector more competitive through increased energy productivity. Technical assistance programs provide energy assessments, best practices information, and support for standards like ISO 50001, while research focuses on areas like smart manufacturing, sustainable processes, materials development, and grid integration.
Leading player in Energy and Sustainability Services
Led more than 500 sustainability service offerings( CSR, EIAs, LCAs, CDM, Environmental Finance etc.)
Sectors( Energy and Infrastructure, Mines and Metals, Manufacturing, Habitats, Forestry, Agriculture) and
Geographies (India, Srilanka, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania)
Clients (Governments, Multilaterals, UN, Business groups, NGOs)
Delivered more than 500 million USD benefits to clients
Operating across India, South East Asia and Africa
International Fire Buyer-Halon Sustainability Article-10 14 p44Ron Marcus
This document discusses the sustainability of using halon, a banned fire suppressant, for critical applications. It covers three major areas that still rely on halon: aerospace, defense, and petrochemical industries. For aerospace, halon is still used extensively with no retrofitting of alternatives, posing a challenge as aircraft lifecycles extend over 50 years. Defense also faces difficulties replacing halon. Existing petrochemical facilities were designed around halon systems. As halon supplies diminish and demand increases, sustainability is a major concern given lifecycles of over 50 years for some critical equipment relying on halon. Recovery and recycling efforts aim to address this, but contamination and technical challenges increase as supplies shrink.
The Carbon Trust is an independent expert organization that advises businesses, governments and public organizations on opportunities in the low-carbon economy. It provides advice on sustainability strategies, measures environmental footprints, implements energy efficiency programs, and helps develop low-carbon technologies. The Carbon Trust has offices around the world and works with clients in both the public and private sectors.
This document contains multiple articles on the topic of sustainability. The main articles discuss implementing sustainable office furniture, top tips for energy efficiency in offices, sustainable telecommunications, carbon offsets, and green printing. There are also shorter articles on news, analysis, office design, a cover story on the rising costs of oil increasing interest in sustainability, and a bulletin section.
The COP21 climate conference in Paris resulted in a historic agreement to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius. This will significantly impact businesses by increasing regulations and carbon pricing, shifting investment towards renewable energy and efficiency. Many major companies have committed to reducing emissions in line with scientific targets and see tackling climate change as an economic opportunity. The private sector will play a key role in achieving the agreement's goals through innovation, investment in clean technologies, and making their operations more sustainable.
This presentation created and addressed by Gonzalo Saenz de Miera in the intensive three day course from the BC3, Basque Centre for Climate Change and UPV/EHU (University of the Basque Country) on Climate Change in the Uda Ikastaroak Framework.
The objective of the BC3 Summer School is to offer an updated and multidisciplinary view of the ongoing trends in climate change research. The BC3 Summer School is organized in collaboration with the University of the Basque Country and is a high quality and excellent summer course gathering leading experts in the field and students from top universities and research centres worldwide.
The document outlines AllianceBernstein's plans to create and distribute an educational multimedia program on investment implications of climate change. It will include 5 segments covering topics like opportunities in shifting to renewable and nuclear power, investing in "clean" fossil fuels through carbon capture, and increasing energy efficiency. Metrics on viewership will be collected. The program aims to demonstrate their thought leadership on this issue and promote their climate change research to clients and the media.
The document analyzes the potential for reducing carbon emissions in the Leeds City Region through investments in low carbon measures. It finds that compared to 1990 levels, carbon emissions could be reduced by:
- 12.9% through cost effective investments that would pay for themselves within 4 years
- 18.0% through cost neutral investments that could be funded from savings of cost effective measures and pay for themselves within 7 years
- 18.8% by exploiting all realistic potential of low carbon measures and paying for themselves within 7 years
These reductions would cut projected increases in the Leeds City Region's annual energy bill of £1.86 billion by 2022 by 64-92% through savings from the low carbon investments. The
NGO data manipulation of financial markets?
Everywhere data has been manipulated to suite or fit
the Greenpeace & Co 100% WindSolar UTOPIA?
Not 1 word on Methane 10,000 billion tons of Gas? Puts long term large Green Energy investment decisions into an unforeseeable level of risk, as the go no go or careful timing for these very capital intensive investments in the long term, is suddenly unimaginable or non existing 4 the investor = Not a word Not 1 in Carbon Tracker?
This webinar, the fourth in a series of WRI-hosted webinars on 24/7 CFE, spotlights key data challenges surrounding 24/7 CFE, as well as approaches and solutions to these challenges.
IEA Technology roadmap solar photovoltaic energy 2014 Andrew Gelston
This document provides a summary and update of the International Energy Agency's 2014 technology roadmap for solar photovoltaic energy. It envisions solar PV providing up to 16% of global electricity by 2050, compared to 11% in the 2010 roadmap. Significant cost reductions have already been achieved, with further reductions possible through targeted research and development. Large-scale integration of variable solar PV will require measures to ensure grid stability and flexibility. Clear and predictable policy support is needed to continue driving down costs and overcoming non-economic barriers to deployment in order to achieve the roadmap's vision.
The document describes the DecarbEurope initiative, which aims to engage decision-makers in reducing European greenhouse gas emissions through cost-effective technical solutions. The initiative includes 9 organizations and 2 media partners working to connect low-carbon technologies, policies, and markets. Each promoted solution is meant to reduce emissions by hundreds of millions of tons per year in a cost-effective and scalable way. The initiative seeks to encourage policies that remove barriers hindering the deployment of these emissions-reducing technologies.
SEAI - National Energy Research and Policy Conference 2021 - Session 2SustainableEnergyAut
The document summarizes a presentation on mitigating air pollution from heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) in Ireland. The presentation covered:
1) Estimating emissions from Ireland's 2018 HDV fleet using modeling tools and finding total emissions were higher when including lighter vehicles.
2) Projections showed emissions increasing by 2030 and 2050 without intervention.
3) Various mitigation measures were evaluated including alternative fuels, technologies, eco-driving practices, and demand management. Modeling found measures like scrubbers and filters can reduce emissions cost-effectively.
4) Stakeholder interviews found openness to training and incentives to adopt alternatives but noted infrastructure and data limitations.
5) Guidelines
The document discusses the growing low carbon economy, now a $600 billion annual opportunity. Four technologies stand out as front runners: solar PV, onshore wind, LED lighting, and hybrid/electric vehicles. These technologies are benefiting from policy pressure and cost reductions, taking significant market share in power generation, lighting, and automotive. By 2025, they are estimated to save over 5 gigatons of CO2 emissions annually and help peak global emissions earlier than expected around 2020, reshaping competitive dynamics across industries.
Best practice indicators at the sectoral level and where countries standNewClimate Institute
This document discusses best practice indicators for decarbonization at the sectoral level. It presents an overview of a comprehensive list of 35 indicators across 5 sectors plus sub-sectors. The document then provides examples of defining best practice for electricity emission intensity and transport road emission intensity. Countries are identified that best represent current best practice for these indicators. The document concludes that sectoral indicators allow identification of decarbonization trends not apparent at the macro level and help understand drivers of emissions pathways.
Mining and the Race to Net Zero - The future of miningAmber Bieg
As the world progresses toward the renewable energy transition, the demand for minerals increases exponentially. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) 2021 Net Zero by 2050 Report, critical mineral production needs to grow six times in order to combat climate change. It’s estimated that four to seven percent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come from the mining sector’s Scope 1 and 2 (direct and indirect) emissions. Including Scope 3 (upstream, downstream, and embedded) emissions, the sector accounts for 28% of global GHG emissions.
In a typical mining operation, diesel fuel is the biggest source of direct GHG emissions, and haulage is often the main source of diesel emissions. If a mine can electrify its hauling operations, it can significantly reduce GHG emissions and lower costs. Large haul trucks have been the industry standard for over 50 years and offer flexibility, relatively low capital cost (especially with equipment lease options), and guaranteed technology with known maintenance. The challenge will be to justify their continued use when there are more economical options that lead to significant reductions in GHG emissions.
Japan's Ofgem Action Points from CambridgeYohei Kiguchi
This presentation is for a Japan's energy market liberalisation of 2016. This is prepared by a team at the University of Cambridge, a research company named Cambridge Energy Data Lab, ltd, and Ofgem, UK.
Electrification in the energy transition: towards net-zero emissions by 2050Leonardo ENERGY
The European Green Deal envisions a carbon neutral Europe by 2050. Electrification is a powerful tool that can help catapult Europe’s energy transition forward. Accelerated changes are needed in the power, buildings and transport sectors, but they will fail to emerge without robust policies closely aligned with the decarbonisation goal.
In this webinar, Wouter Nijs of the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission and David Farnsworth of RAP delve into the role that electrification plays in different scenarios for meeting Europe’s climate goals.
This document summarizes information about the Horizon 2020 work programme for 2018-2020 related to the societal challenge of secure, clean and efficient energy. It provides an overview of the political and regulatory context in Europe, outlines the focus areas and budget for energy in Horizon 2020, and summarizes the specific calls and topics within the work programme for 2018-2019 related to energy efficiency, global leadership in renewables, smart and clean energy for consumers, and enabling near-zero CO2 emissions.
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Scope of our research: geographies
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Our report covers European electric utilities, as European companies provide the most comprehensive responses
to CDP’s 2014 questionnaire.
Responders by market cap and by region:
• Europe, 85% ; US, 45%; Rest of the world, 25%;
• The current lack of responses outside of Europe make these datasets less useful.
European utilities’ production by geography:
• Europe: 75% (including 50% in their domestic market);
• LatAm (10%), Russia (6%), US (4%) and rest of the world (5%).
Our research covers the global assets of the European electric utilities. However, we assess the carbon exposure
and impact on earnings based only on the utilities’ European assets, as the EU is one of only a few regions with a
carbon trading market.
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Scope of our research: companies
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We consider only companies that responded to CDP’s 2014 Climate Change questionnaire.
We select 13 European electric utilities for our study, including 10 of the top 12 European utilities
by global electricity production.
Together represent around 80% of electricity produced by European utilities and US$380
billion in market cap.
The largest non-responders were CEZ (2.3% share), Polska Grupa Energetyczna (1.9%) and
Public Power Corp (1.3% share).
Data sources: we have used CDP’s extensive databases and also external data from
organisations such as Eurostat, Eurelectric, CARMA, Enipedia, European Wind Energy
Association, as well as publically available company data.
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The Super-League Table
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Ranks companies based on a number of emissions-related metrics.
In aggregate could have a material impact on company performance.
Our SLT rankings are not intended as definitive winners and losers for investment purposes;
however, it is more a proxy for business-readiness in an industry where a significantly higher
carbon price is required to meet stringent long term emissions-reduction targets.
We would flag that companies towards the bottom of our SLT are possibly higher risk investments
than those towards the top.
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Scope of our research: four key areas linking emissions-related metrics to earnings
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Carbon risk: methodology
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We analyse carbon risk for the utilities based on their global assets, with the exception of our
carbon cover metric where we calculate the risk exposure based on assets exposed to the EU
ETS (on average the utilities generate 75% of their electricity in Europe).
Metrics used:
• Carbon cover: measure of how many times utilities can pay their carbon cost using EBIT;
• Emissions intensity in 2013 (normalised by revenue and production);
• Reduction in emissions intensity over 2010-2013;
• Emissions-reduction targets set by the utilities against science-based targets.
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Scenario analysis: carbon risk exposure and impact on earnings
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We assess utilities’ carbon risk exposure under three carbon pricing scenarios:
• 2013: we adopt the average carbon price for 2013 of EUR4.35;
• Scenario 1: we use a carbon price of EUR18. This is considered by Sandbag, an NGO which lobbies for
coal divestment, as a price needed for a large-scale switch from coal back to gas production (based on a
EUR16/MWh gas price – with a USD75/tonne coal price and EUR6/tonne carbon price);
• Scenario 2: we use a carbon price of EUR30. This is cited by the EU electricity association as a carbon
price that needs to be reached by 2020 in order to have any chance of achieving the EU’s 2030 target of
45% of electricity generated from renewables.
Limitation: we assume a constant emissions intensity (at 2013 levels).
• We appreciate that the change in carbon price would affect the switch between gas and coal. Hence for
utilities that own both of these power generation sources may choose among them leading to their carbon
cost exposure would increase at a slower rate than the carbon price and in a non-linear fashion.
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Renewable energy sources: methodology
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We assess the utilities’ renewables generation portfolios based on their generation from hydro and
other renewables, evaluating the extent to which companies are capturing the opportunities in
renewables, and in doing so mitigating their carbon risk exposure.
Metrics used:
• % production from hydro and other renewables in 2013;
• Increase in installed capacity from hydro and other renewables over 2010-2013;
• A comparison of companies’ increase rate in installed capacity from other renewables with
that of their domestic markets;
• The attractiveness of the markets they are exposed to.
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Coal exposure: methodology
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We perform a detailed review of the generation portfolio of coal and lignite of each utility.
The utilities reduced their combined installed capacity by 3% pa over 2010-13; however,
favourable economics for coal plants meant that operating hours and therefore coal production
increased over the period.
Metrics used:
• Production from coal and lignite in 2013;
• The reduction of installed capacity of coal and lignite over 2010-2013;
• The percentage of subcritical coal plant (i.e. the least efficient and the most carbon intensive
coal-fired power generation) in utilities’ coal fleet, in terms of installed capacity and
production.
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Water risk: methodology
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We evaluate water risk facing utilities based on the following metrics:
• water strategy
• supply chain management
• risks and opportunities
• water use intensity
• targets and goals
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Engagement
Individual and collaborative engagement with companies prioritised by CDP
CDP actively supporting institutional investors in Individual and collaborative
engagement with companies
Will provide additional information, support and coordination when needed.
Work in progress – share your thoughts and ideas
Traffic light coding:
Green = good performance
Amber = monitor performance, possible concern
Red = area of concern, engage with company
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Overall engagement themes: carbon risk (1)
Three key requirements for companies:
1) Set clear, strong, long-term emission reduction
targets, both absolute and intensity, in line with
science-based targets.
Emission reductions are key to meeting existing
regulatory requirements, being prepared for future
requirements and providing economic solutions for
customers.
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Carbon risk: exposure to carbon risk is directly linked to the cost of meeting regulatory demand
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Overall engagement themes: carbon risk (1)
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2) Set targets and demonstrate progress to achieve emissions reductions.
3) Demonstrate resilience to a shifting price of carbon.
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Overall engagement themes: renewable energy sources (2)
Renewable Energy Sources (RES): an assessment of utilities’ RES portfolio and potential
opportunities
Companies should demonstrate a clear strategy to increase production from renewables.
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Coal exposure: production from coal, especially inefficient coal, and the risk of
stranded coal assets
1) Demonstrate a clear strategy to shift from coal-fired assets to lower-carbon assets
2) Increase disclosure on the different grades of coal plants, including the sub-critical
plants (SCP)
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Overall engagement themes: coal exposure (3)
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Water risk: potential physical risks may reduce production and constrain the growth of the
power generation business
1) Demonstrate your awareness of water risks and opportunities and how these could affect
the success of your organization’s growth strategy
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Overall engagement themes: water risk (4)
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Overall engagement themes: water risk (4)
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2) Set clear, strong, long-term water
targets and increase the quality and
availability of water accounting data at a
river basin level.
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RWE
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Rank Carbon risk Renewables Coal exposure Water risk
13 E D E D
Key strengths Key Engagement actions
RWE has reduced its installed coal capacity
and has not been substantially increasing its
production emissions-intensity relative to
others at the bottom of the league table.
RWE is bottom of the SLT with very high coal
production and therefore a high carbon risk.
Incomplete disclosure on production by country
and resource type
Given it is operating in a receptive domestic
market, it should increase its investments in non-
hydro renewables
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EnBW
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Rank Carbon risk Renewables Coal exposure Water risk
12 E C D n/a
Key strengths Key Engagement actions
EnBW has demonstrated an effort to reduce its
coal installation capacity even though coal
represents nearly half of its production.
EnBW has a consistently high-risk carbon profile
EnBW should be encouraged to replace its coal
production with renewables sources, especially
given its domestic market’s receptiveness
EnBW can improve its ranking as CDP will
engage the company on its water risks
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Endesa
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Rank Carbon risk Renewables Coal exposure Water risk
10 D E C C
Key strengths Key Engagement actions
Endesa’s production sources are highly
diversified, with a low proportion coming from
coal and a significant percentage from hydro and
nuclear.
Explore scope for reduction of coal capacity and
shift towards non-hydro renewables.
Should address its increase in carbon emissions
intensity and get back on track for its emissions
targets.
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Iberdrola
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Key Engagement actions
Scores consistently very well across all four emissions
intensity-related metrics.
A world leader in renewables (wind especially) and has
one of the lowest exposures to coal.
Reduction of gas and coal production over the last few
years and switch to renewables.
Bottom performer on the extent of new and non-hydro
renewable installed capacity.
High percentage of subcritical (most polluting and least
efficient) coal-fired plants in the company’s total coal
fleet.
Rank Carbon risk Renewables Coal exposure Water risk
1 A A B A
Key strengths
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Enel
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Rank Carbon risk Renewables Coal exposure Water risk
4 B B C B
Key strengths Key Engagement actions
High sales-adjusted carbon emissions intensity.
High coal exposure: significant percentage of
electricity coming from coal.
Lacking presence in countries that are more
attractive for non-hydro renewables.
Good overall performance, with a consistent B grade
in 3 emissions-related metrics.
Among the world’s top five wind farm owners.
Ranked in the top 3 in terms of water strategy,
targets and goals.
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Centrica
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Rank Carbon risk Renewables Coal exposure Water risk
2 A C A B
Key strengths Key Engagement actions
Very satisfactory overall performance in the 4
emissions-related metrics
Ranks top in low-emissions intensity (no coal
assets; about half of energy production comes
from nuclear and the other half from gas).
Very low percentage of renewables in the
company’s total electricity production.
Below average increase compared to its
domestic market for new and non-hydro
renewable installed capacity
Poor water strategy
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Verbund
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Rank Carbon risk Renewables Coal exposure Water risk
3 A D A n/a
Key strengths Key Engagement actions
Low percentage of non-hydro renewables in the
company’s total electricity production.
Lacking presence in countries that are more
attractive for renewables (excluding hydro).
Engagement needed to clarify water strategy
Very good performance in the carbon risk and coal
exposure metrics.
One of the leaders in low-carbon emissions intensity.
Has one of the lowest coal exposures due to high
proportion of hydro.
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EDP
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Rank Carbon risk Renewables Coal exposure Water risk
5 C A C B
Key strengths Key Engagement actions
Shift from gas to coal production: ranks bottom in
carbon emissions intensity reductions for 2010-
2013.
Almost no increase in non-hydro renewables
installed capacity during the same period.
A world leader in renewables (wind especially), due
to a high percentage of electricity coming from wind
and a solid presence in countries that are more
attractive for non-hydro renewables
Among the top performers for water management
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EDF
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Rank Carbon risk Renewables Coal exposure Water risk
6 B D B C
Key strengths Key Engagement actions
Very small percentage of non-hydro renewables in
the company’s total electricity production.
High percentage of subcritical coal power plants in
the company’s total coal fleet.
High water-use intensity.
Good score on carbon risk and coal exposure
metrics (majority of production coming from nuclear).
Significant increase in non-hydro renewables
installed capacity (above domestic market average).
Robust water risks and opportunities assessment as
well as targets and goals assessment.
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Fortum
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Rank Carbon risk Renewables Coal exposure Water risk
7 B E B E
Key strengths Key Engagement actions
Very low score on the non-hydro renewables metric.
One of only three companies to have increased its
installed coal capacity from 2010-2013.
Unclear water management strategy.
Performs relatively well in the carbon risk and coal
exposure metrics: low percentage of electricity
produced from coal.
One of the top performers in terms of carbon cover
and reduction in emissions intensity.
Has significantly increased its non-hydro renewables
installed capacity during 2010-2013.
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GDF Suez
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Rank Carbon risk Renewables Coal exposure Water risk
8 C C C C
Key strengths Key Engagement actions
Has obtained an A grade for its CDP performance
band (2014).
Has one of the lowest percentage of subcritical coal
power plants in its total coal fleet by capacity.
Has developed a strong overall water strategy.
Has strongly increased its installed coal capacity.
Poor carbon emissions intensity.
Far off track from reaching its emissions targets
(risky in a climate of increased regulation and
penalties).
Poor water risks and opportunities assessment.
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E.ON
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Rank Carbon risk Renewables Coal exposure Water risk
9 C B D D
Key strengths Key Engagement actions
Good performance on renewables. E.ON plans to
focus on increasing their renewables capacity.
Currently reducing its installed capacity and
exposure to coal.
Encouraging E.ON to reformulate its water strategy,
focusing on engaging its supply chain on water
management.
Even though E.ON is planning on reducing its coal
exposure, it is currently operating a large fleet of
subcritical plants.
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SSE
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Rank Carbon risk Renewables Coal exposure Water risk
11 D B E E
Key strengths Key Engagement actions
SSE ranks near bottom of three metrics, with 83% of
its energy production coming from non-renewable,
highly emitting fossil fuel sources, principally coal.
SSE did not respond to investor requests for
transparency via CDP’s 2014 water questionnaire.
SSE is increasing its installed renewables
capacity.
SSE has decommissioned two of its coal plants,
retaining just one.
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Next Steps
Individual engagement with companies
Collaborative engagement with companies
Dialogue with Aiming for A coalition on Centrica and SSE
Updates to league tables when appropriate
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