Transition to a sustainable economy
Sustainability/ESG (environment, social and governance) issues are rising to the top of the agenda. The transition of the economy to align with the Paris Agreement aims and the UN Sustainable Development Goals is set to dominate the next decade.
Policy programmes are increasingly focusing on sustainability, such as the EU Sustainable Finance Action Plan, Renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy (RSFS), the UK Green Finance Strategy and UK Green Industrial Revolution. Coupled with increased ESG litigation and shareholder activism, and market-led developments in green, blue and sustainable finance, businesses across the investment chain are facing a plethora of new developments.
Allen & Overy can help you navigate the rising tide, with our cross-border, cross-functional and cross-sector insights. See below to explore our insights on developments in the key themes in the sustainability transition.
Financing the gap: a blueprint for decarbonisation
Here, we explore the dynamics shaping global energy markets and the challenges of transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
We also identify 17 ways to accelerate the shift, from reforming corporate governance rules to reducing the liability risks around carbon capture, utilisation and storage.
Policy Programmes & International Alignment
Classification
Disclosure and data
ESG litigation & disputes
ESG risk management and prudential regulation
Corporate governance, supply chain and shareholder engagement
Investment strategies and investor preferences
Financing the transition
Real economy transition
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