COP28 was in important moment for climate finance. It demonstrated the growing recognition and commitment to mobilise funds for climate action. And it also highlighted the persistent gaps and challenges that need to be addressed. We discuss the key climate finance related outcomes.
As the world increasingly puts a price on carbon, so do many forward-looking organisations. An internal carbon price can help organisations better align their commercial and climate goals and guide their decarbonisation decisions. We discuss the risks, opportunities and key considerations when setting an internal carbon price.
Carbon markets represent a new frontier for many corporate sustainability leaders. But it doesn't have to be an uninformed journey. Here are key lessons to leverage from our collective renewable energy market experience.
Predominantly compliance-based and homogenous by design, the Australian carbon market has many characteristics of the heterogenous voluntary carbon market. This brings complexity but also opportunity for market participants to expand their positive impact and deliver nature and social benefits.
The initial corporate decarbonisation strategy and business case is just the first hurdle. To maintain momentum and ensure ongoing or increased financial commitment, sustainability teams need buy-in and engagement from executives, boards and investors. We explore seven commercial scenarios that help with this alignment.