Climate transition finance metrics effectiveness: An industry perspective
Executive Summary Climate transition finance metrics (TFMs) have become crucial for directing capital toward low-carbon pathways, yet their credibility, data integrity, and effectiveness in achieving near-term climate targets remain uncertain. In this study, we systematically examine TFMs reported by some of the largest global financial institutions-including banks, insurers, asset owners, and asset managers-and conduct a […]
Inaugural Oxford Symposium on the Carbon Removal Budget: Bridging Science, Equity, and Innovation.
The global net-zero transition necessitates the active integration of Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) strategies alongside emission reductions. However, with CDR emerging as a finite resource, a clearer understanding of its availability, equitable distribution, and potential applications is critical. This symposium will focus on the Carbon Removal Budget (CRB) as a conceptual and practical tool to […]
Environmental Reputation Risk and the Cost of Equity: The Impact of Corporate Response to Climate Change Exposures
Executive Summary This study examines the impact of environmental and climate change reputation risk on the cost of equity, emphasising the role of financial analysts’ perceptions of corporate responses to climate change exposures. We find that reputational risk measured by environmental misconduct is positively associated with a higher cost of equity. However, firms that adopt […]
Examining Climate Transition Risk for Power Companies: Evidence from India
This study investigates the financial impact of climate transition risks for Indian power companies, using a forward-looking, microeconomic climate transition risk model. The analysis utilizes firm-level financial and environmental data, supported by widely used modelling scenarios such as GCAM and REMIND, across different NGFS pathways (B2DS and NZ2050) and shock years (2025 and 2030). Executive […]
Masterclass in Sustainable Investing
Masterclass in Sustainable Investing Course Director: Chairman and Co-Founder, Impact Lens John is a prominent advisor in environmental investment funds with a 25-year track record in financial planning. As the Owner and Managing Director of various research and investment businesses, he has provided counsel to notable charitable trusts and organisations including WWF-UK, Greenpeace, Vivienne Westwood […]
Masterclass in Nature Finance
Masterclass in Nature Finance Course Director: Calvin Quek, Executive Director for Nature Finance, Oxford Sustainable Finance Group About Our economy is highly dependent upon nature and the ecosystem services it provides. As nature continues to deteriorate, society suffers, and businesses run more risk. Scientists predict that if the current rate at which nature is being […]
Masterclass in Transition Finance
Masterclass in Transition Finance Course Director: Dr Gireesh Shrimali, Head of Transition Finance Research, Oxford Sustainable Finance Group and José Luis Reséndiz, Research Assistant, Transition Finance Research, Oxford Sustainable Finance Group About To deliver the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the UN SDGs, it is necessary that finance and financial services be provided to […]
Masterclass in International Carbon Markets
Masterclass in International Carbon Markets Course Director: Injy Johnstone, Research Associate in Net Zero Aligned Offsetting About The Masterclass in International Carbon Markets equips professionals with a deep understanding of the complexities and evolving dynamics of reaching global net zero through use of market mechanisms. It will review the latest developments in international carbon markets, […]
Energy transition well underway despite interest rate setbacks
A new report from the Oxford Sustainable Finance Group concludes that despite a threat from high interest rates, the global transition to renewable energy is well underway. Evidence shows the green energy transition continues at pace The report finds that low-carbon capital expenditure (CAPEX) has overtaken oil and gas CAPEX globally, and the share […]
Assessing Corporate Transition Plans using a Production Asset-Based Planning Approach
Authors: David Kampmann, University of Oxford – Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, Saphira Rekker, UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment, Min Ruan, University of Oxford – Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, Gireesh Shrimali, University of Oxford Assessing Corporate Transition Plans using a Production Asset-Based Planning Approach Corporate transition plans […]