Sentences with phrase «of transition to a low carbon economy»

Investors should pressure executive teams to divert cash flow away from capital expenditures on developing fossil fuels and toward more productive uses in the context of a transition to a low carbon economy.

However, in the hands of tenants recycling payments would be highly unlikely to meet the policy objectives of CRC, and would certainly not assist landlords to meet the demands of transition to a low carbon economy.

Not exact matches

Generation Investment has been investing since 2004 in companies it considers part of a transition to a low - carbon economy.

A transition to a low - carbon economy is now inevitable, but this transition comes at a cost, and many of the countries and companies under the greatest threat from climate change lack the means to pay for it.

Lloyd's of London, the world's oldest insurance exchange, will stop investing in coal «to help the world transition to a low - carbon economy,» CEO Inga...

MABC is focused on keeping the interests of its members and the value of mining forefront in the minds of British Columbians, especially regarding society's transition to a lower carbon economy.

«Growing concern about climate change — from society in general, and from long - term shareholders in particular — has forced oil companies to think about the implications of a transition to a low - carbon economy.

Despite efforts from the likes of Shell, BP and Exxon to reassure investors their business models are compatible with a low - carbon economy, some 71 per cent of fund managers said they have not yet decided whether they think oil companies can make a successful transition to a low carbon economy, and 41 per cent do not have a strategy for engaging with oil companies on the issue.

In part, this may be due to a realisation that the transition to a low - carbon economy is inevitable, even though the pace of it is uncertain.

Public awareness and engagement will be crucial part of the transition to a secure and affordable low carbon economy.

The World Bank estimates that over the next 15 years, the global economy will require $ 89 trillion in infrastructure investments across cities, energy and land - use systems, and $ 4.1 trillion in incremental investment for the low - carbon transition to keep within the internationally agreed limit of a 2 - degree - Celsius temperature rise.

«It is technically feasible to transition to a low - carbon economy,» said Youba Sokona, Co-Chair of IPCC Working Group III.

«While the climate pledges lay the foundation for a faster transition to a low - carbon economy worldwide, more is needed to bolster the commitment to the below 2 degrees goal,» explains Elmar Kriegler of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.

In addition, there is very clear evidence that investing in the transition to a low - carbon economy will not only allow the world to avoid the worst risks of climate change, but could also drive decades of economic growth.

This U.S. - China bilateral effort is part of the longer range global effort to transition to low - carbon economies.

With an international transition to a lower - carbon economy underway, many teams at Wellington are focused on helping clients understand the potential effects of climate change on their inves...

Affecting the social, economic and political «climate» (sorry, that's cringe - worthy) is essential to effect the transition to a low - carbon economy — and these folks are part of that mix.

Given the realities and the time needed to make the transition to a lower - carbon economy, I think probably some expansion of natural gas extraction needs to be in the mix, but hopefully with better environmental protection than has generally been the case so far.

Toward this end, both countries intend to transition to a low - carbon economy, carry out policy dialogue and cooperate on capacity building and research, development and deployment of climate - friendly technology.

In addition, there is very clear evidence that investing in the transition to a low - carbon economy will not only allow the world to avoid the worst risks of climate change, but could also drive decades of economic growth.

Accelerating adoption of Energy Efficiency (EE) technologies, and LED lighting in particular, have been identified as key elements in achieving the ambitious commitments under the Paris Agreement and transitioning to a low carbon global economy.

Many companies are analyzing climate scenarios to see how the costs of physical climate impacts and a transition to low - carbon economy could affect their bottom line.

Considering this contrasting reality, it is only fair to celebrate Sony's new climate goals and to invite other companies in the country to follow suit in order to make a stronger case to the government in Japan for the adoption of more ambitious targets that enable a smooth transition towards a low - carbon economy.

«Increasingly, large users of energy are contracting directly with renewable energy producers and we see this direct engagement as a meaningful contributor to the world's transition to a lower carbon economy,» said Mr Bishop of Macquarie Capital.

The event featured a keynote address from the Honourable James Gordon Carr, the federal Minister of Natural Resources, who outlined his government's efforts to ensure Canada will compete and thrive in the ongoing global transition to a low - carbon economy.

About We Mean Business — We Mean Business is a coalition of organizations working with thousands of the world's most influential businesses and investors who recognise that the transition to a low carbon economy is the only way to secure sustainable economic growth and prosperity for all.

The document addresses the transition to a low carbon economy through a framework of policy coherence and good governance using International Labour Standards as guidelines for supporting not only the social dimension of sustainable development, but the economic and environmental ones as well.

Please do join us as we work with the council through the process of moving 60 million pounds from fossil fuels to renewables, and speed the transition to a low carbon economy.

As part of this plan, the LTEP remains committed to achieving Ontario's climate goals and forecasts heightened need for electricity supply in the coming years to support the transition to a low - carbon economy.

«Having such a critical mass of them demand a transition to the low - carbon and green economy is exactly the signal Governments need in order to move to ambitious action quickly,» he said.

Switching this demand to renewables will accelerate the transformation of the global energy market and aid the transition to a low carbon economy.

The knowledge of how the transition to a sustainable, low - carbon economy will affect employment, especially underlying job movements, is vital to informing policy, yet there are few comparable studies for developing countries.

«The economic benefits opened up by transitioning to a low - carbon economy are real and substantial,» Campbell's «Climate Action Team» wrote of the Stern Review.

The technical document focuses on the design of research into skills for the transition to the low carbon economy.

Business managers currently face a great deal of uncertainty about how the transition to a lower - carbon economy will impact their operations.

Subtitle H: Energy and Efficiency Centers and Research -(Sec. 171) Requires the Secretary to implement a program to establish Energy Innovation Hubs by: (1) leveraging the expertise and resources of the university and private research communities, industry, venture capital, national laboratories, and other participants in energy innovation to support cross-disciplinary research and development in areas not being served by the private sector in order to develop and transfer innovative clean energy technologies into the marketplace; (2) expanding the knowledge base and human capital necessary to transition to a low - carbon economy; and (3) promoting regional economic development by cultivating clusters of clean energy technology firms, private research organizations, suppliers, and other complementary groups and businesses.

The transition to a low - carbon economy will catalyze the development of new technologies and operational practices.

«The power sector is determined to lead the energy transition and back our commitment to the low carbon economy with concrete action,» Eurelectric president and CEO of the Portuguese energy group EDP, António Mexia, said in a statement.

Coverage of Japan's coal funding has sparked an important debate about the role of international climate finance in facilitating the transition to a low - carbon economy.

«The Paris Agreement outlined a plan for transitioning to a low carbon economy — with the creation of many new clean energy jobs in the process.»

The accord is part of the MGA's Energy Security and Climate Stewardship Platform, which recognizes the threat of global warming and the obligation of political leaders to transition to a lower carbon energy economy.

Speaker: Sheila Bonini, Senior Vice President, Private Sector Engagement, World Wildlife Fund — U.S. 12:30 PM THE AUDACITY OF «STILL IN» (starts at 10:50) This conversation will highlight business leaders and We Are Still In signatories who can share the business case for climate action, why leading on climate remains a priority for industry, and how We Are Still In will facilitate the transition to a low carbon economy.

He highlighted provisions of the Waxman - Markey bill designed to help the coal industry transition to a low carbon economy, saying that it was their intent to offer a lifeline to an industry threatened by a movement towards cleaner energy sources.

Jim Carr, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, said, «Canada is proud to contribute $ 1 million to the IEA Clean Energy Transitions Program, which will accelerate the global transition to low carbon economies.

In the interview, Figueres discussed the need for the United States to finally sign on to a global climate treaty, the inevitability of world economies making the transition to a low - carbon future, and the need for politicians to feel the same urgency as climate scientists about the threats posed by global warming.

Second, they underscored the importance of countries developing and making available mid-century strategies for the transition to low - carbon economies, mindful of the below 2 degrees Celsius global temperature goal.

Solar and wind in particular, along with several other clean energy generation systems do not «burn» any fuel to produce electricity, they do not «emit» anything into the air as a byproduct of electricity generation, and hence they help solve the problem and smooth the transition to a lower carbon economy.

Toward this end, both countries intend to transition to a low - carbon economy, carry out policy dialogue and cooperate on capacity - building and research, development and deployment of climate - friendly technology.

We make the transition to a low carbon economy, and it turns out climate change was benign anyway, and it turns out the majority of the comments on this page are correct — everyone was being sold a lie, and it was a lot of panic for nothing.

A financial transaction tax levied on all financial market transactions involving stocks, bonds, foreign exchange and derivatives could raise hundreds of billions per year, helping to fund the just transition to low - carbon economies in developing countries while also supporting public services at home.