Update from COP26

Fiona Reynolds, chief executive of the PRI, provided an update investors on the COP26 meetings including the key considerations of “finance day”.[vc_quotes layout=”accordion” 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Inflation is coming. Time to act

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Key takeaways

• 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.

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