As climate risks intensify, investment analysis must rise to the challenge

Addressing the challenge of integrating climate change dynamics into investment decision-making.

November 2023, In the Spotlight

 

Key Insights

  • We believe climate change is set to have a material impact on investment performance across geographies and asset classes.
  • Data availability has historically been a notable headwind to analyzing climate change-related risks and opportunities.
  • While the challenges around climate data are not insignificant, the good news is that there is progress.

 

Written by

Maria Elena Drew Director of Research, Responsible Investing, TRPA


 

From the Field

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1 CAGR = Compound annual growth rate. It represents the consistent rate of growth had the indicator compounded at the same rate each year over the previous 10-year period.
2 This calculation refers to weighted average carbon intensity and applies the benchmark weighted average for greenhouse gas emissions/revenues.
3 The Greenhouse Gas Protocol recommends that a company should focus on which Scope 3 activities are expected to generate the most significant emissions and offer the most significant GHG reduction opportunities and are the most relevant to the company’s business goals. As a first step, companies should conduct a screening process using less specific data (i.e., industry average data). Next, each category should be examined to determine whether to further refine the emissions estimates.
4 The SBTi is a partnership between the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the World Resources Institute (WRI), the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), and the United Nations Global Compact. It provides companies with a clearly defined pathway to future‑proof growth by specifying how much and how quickly they need to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

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