abusesaffiliationarrow-downarrow-leftarrow-rightarrow-upattack-typeburgerchevron-downchevron-leftchevron-rightchevron-upClock iconclosedeletedevelopment-povertydiscriminationdollardownloademailenvironmentexternal-linkfacebookfiltergenderglobegroupshealthC4067174-3DD9-4B9E-AD64-284FDAAE6338@1xinformation-outlineinformationinstagraminvestment-trade-globalisationissueslabourlanguagesShapeCombined Shapeline, chart, up, arrow, graphLinkedInlocationmap-pinminusnewsorganisationotheroverviewpluspreviewArtboard 185profilerefreshIconnewssearchsecurityPathStock downStock steadyStock uptagticktooltiptwitteruniversalityweb

Esta página no está disponible en Español y está siendo mostrada en English

Artículo

3 Nov 2021

Autor:
Sorenson Impact, Forbes

Impact investors are best placed to drive human rights based, just transition to renewable energy

"Impact Investors Can Catalyze A Just Transition To Net-Zero Emissions", 28 Oct 2021

At [the] heart [of COP26] is the worldwide effort to formalize steps to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050... Reaching our net-zero emissions future will reshape markets, industries and, importantly, entire communities. Achieving the energy transition while doing right by those communities most affected by climate action is known as the “just transition,” a concept rooted in justice and human rights. Among other key objectives, funding the just transition is a critical challenge. Impact investors’ approach is particularly well-disposed to address the challenge... Transformation on this scale is inherently disruptive. While essential for the health of our planet, the actions required to complete this transformation come with an array of risks to workers and communities. These arise at both ends of the transition spectrum... [There are] many positive opportunities coming from investing in the energy transition—financial, social, and environmental. For example, in 2019 the Connecticut Green bank reported that its $40.7 million in green investment attracted an additional $312.7 million in private investment in the state, [and] the creation of over 3,300 direct, indirect, and induced job-years... If we can better marry the human rights-based approach with impact investing, we give ourselves the best possible chance of achieving an enduring and equitable just transition. The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights are a key tool...

Línea del tiempo

Información de privacidad

Este sitio usa cookies y otras tecnologías de almacenamiento web. Puede configurar sus preferencias de privacidad más adelante. Los cambios se aplicarán de inmediato.

Para más información sobre el uso que hacemos del almacenamiento web, por favor consulte nuestra Política de Cookies y Uso de Datos

Strictly necessary storage

ON
OFF

Necessary storage enables core site functionality. This site cannot function without it, so it can only be disabled by changing settings in your browser.

Cookies analíticas

ON
OFF

Cuando accede a nuestro sitio web, utilizamos Google Analytics para recopilar información sobre su visita. La aceptación de esta cookie nos permitirá conocer más detalles sobre su visita y mejorar la forma en que mostramos la información. Toda la información analítica es anónima y no la utilizamos para identificarle. Google proporciona un complemento de inhabilitación de Google Analytics para todos los navegadores populares.

Cookies promocionales

ON
OFF

Compartimos noticias y actualizaciones sobre empresas y derechos humanos a través de plataformas de terceros, incluidas las redes sociales y los motores de búsqueda. Estas cookies nos ayudan a comprender el rendimiento de estas promociones.

Sus preferencias de privacidad en este sitio

Este sitio usa cookies y otras tecnologías de almacenamiento web para mejorar su experiencia, mas allá de la funcionalidad básica necesaria.