Climate & decarbonisation

Our articles on decarbonisation and EU climate policy

A lesson by an INSEAD Impact Investing professor: Can regulators and businesses cooperate to save the planet?

INSEAD Prof. Singh discusses ESG and impact investing, emphasizing the need for regulatory frameworks alongside business investments to achieve societal progress. He highlights that while ESG investing is growing, it risks becoming greenwashing without standardization and that carbon markets need stricter regulations to be effective. A combination of policy and free market dynamics is needed, as neither businesses nor governments alone can solve societal challenges.

February 5, 2024

What are the EU climate targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050?

The EU aims to become carbon neutral by 2050, with milestones like the "Fit for 55" package targeting a 55% emissions reduction by 2030. The EU is expected to announce a 90% emissions reduction target for 2040, sparking debate among member states about its feasibility for responsible investing and green finance initiatives.

January 30, 2024

What Is Carbon Finance? A Comprehensive Overview

Carbon finance encompasses financial resources for greenhouse gas emission allowances and increasingly involves climate investing, carbon offsetting, and pricing. It includes financing carbon markets, such as carbon offsetting and carbon pricing mechanisms like the EU ETS, to reduce emissions and promote decarbonization. Carbon finance also extends to financing the carbon economy, where CO2 is utilized as a resource for industrial processes via Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS).

January 16, 2024