COP28: Beijing and Washington’s arms race on renewables
The economic rivalry between Washington and Beijing will shape the next decade of renewable energy, Net Zero Investor takes a closer look at the key elements of their stimulus programmes
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COP28: could investors be hit by a sudden phaseout of fossil fuel subsidies?
Ahead of COP28, Net Zero Investor takes a closer look at the distribution of subsidies across the globe. To reach global climate change targets a scale back of subsidies is essential. But could this impact the investment case for these assets?
No transition without transmission: why investors are joining the electrification dots
Investors are looking at car charge points, cables, battery storage, interconnectors, and other opportunities in the broader energy transition value chain
PRI’s Nathan Fabian on transition pain points and rethinking investor alliances
Net Zero Investor sat down with Nathan Fabian to find out why he thinks net zero networks need to change their strategy
Stalemate on G20 climate talks as fossil fuel subsidies surge
G20 leaders fail to agree on climate pledges - could this be an obstacle to investments in renewables?
Why asset owners should have a seat at the IEA’s Critical Minerals Summit
At the world’s first high-level summit on critical minerals, the voice of capital warrants an audience
UK Stewardship stocktake: Engagement in emerging markets
UK investors exchange ideas and experience on stewardship in emerging markets
Nerves of Steel: How leveraging demand could decarbonise the industry
IIGCC’s new vision to decarbonise the steel industry puts the spotlight on the purchasers
Boost for green bonds space as CBI lifts certification scheme to company level
Green bonds are increasingly gaining momentum with the CBI becoming the latest key player to confirm their value within the finance space
How should the responsible investor approach the Chinese market?
China’s viability for sustainable investment can be balanced between its dominance in the renewables sector and a questionable ESG record.
China: ‘building the new before discarding the old’
At the recent China National Congress, President Xi Jinping set out details of his plans to transition to a lower-emissions economy, but what does this mean in practice?
IRENA sets out 13-step plan for net-zero China
The plan includes China’s transition to renewable energy as well as issues posed by urban areas and domestic transport. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has created a 13-point plan for China to be able to reach carbon neutrality through renewables.
US and China battle for clean energy tech will feed economic rivalry
Clean energy is fast becoming a key part of the on-going economic rivalry between the US and China as both superpowers attempt to become leaders in this sector.
China domination of EV market continues, as sales hit record 6.6m in 2021
Country grabs 50% of 6.6 million EV sales.
Chinese regulator hints at compliance with ISSB disclosures
The CSRC will report disclosures by Chinese companies to the International Organisation of Securities Commission (IOSCO), reports Georgie Lee