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The world has two decades to find the solutions to keep warming to below two degrees, otherwise we are likely to cross two degrees and need to plan for risk associated with two point five or three degrees.
He said the number of corporate commitments to tackle climate change will increase in line with customer demand for more action.
On one hand innovation will comprise “sustained innovation” of existing technology. In contrast, “disruptive innovation” comprises new technology that is initially expensive but then becomes cheaper.
Innovation also depends on companies being able to tap the infrastructure and supply chains they need to thrive.
In early-stage investment, the focus is on feasibility and the extent to which a new product is cost effective or competitive. In the next stage access to a supply chain and infrastructure becomes a priority.
Investment in pioneering sectors involved working with teams that understand the technology, regulatory barriers and supply chain risk as well as an understanding of the policy needed to create these markets.
Power prices will not fall to zero in a world of renewables and renewable energy generation ebbs and flows require smoothing and investment in new technologies according to experts on renewable energy. Gas will be in the system longer as a bridge fuel, and investors should also explore opportunities in construction-ready or operational fixed-price renewable
The climate emergency, China and Federal Reserve policy pose the most systemic investor risk ahead according to Stephen Kotkin, Professor in History and International Affairs, Princeton University, who said a dramatic misstep from the US Federal Reserve could cause a massive dislocation.
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In his first interview since becoming CIO, Michael Wissell tells Sarah Rundell about the plans for developing HOOPP's portfolio, which includes a focus on climate change, inflation and innovation while always keeping an eye on the total portfolio.
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