This report analyzes the progress of impact investments included in the Global Impact Investing Network’s energy benchmark toward global climate goals. As global temperatures are estimated to rise well beyond the 1.5 C target set by the 2015 Paris Agreement, many impact investors seek investments that reduce emissions in line with this goal.
This analysis finds that energy investments included in the benchmark do not yet meet the target required by this global goal, on average. Investments in the top quarter, however, are closer to achieving this goal, with a 5.8% annual decrease in emissions.
In addition to analyzing investments in the benchmark, this report identifies global regional targets for emissions reductions, using data and frameworks from leading authorities on climate change. It shares that the majority of emissions and emissions reductions needed come from the Global North, but that emissions reductions are needed in emerging markets as well.
Here’s what investors and other interested parties can gain from this research:
- Insights into setting emissions reductions goals in target geographies
- Strategies to analyze investment data compared to global climate goals
- Understanding of impact management opportunities offered by GIIN benchmarks
Download the GIINsight, Energy Impact Investors Not on Track to Limit Emissions to Meet Climate Goals and explore the findings.
Thank you to EQT Foundation, Temasek and Visa Foundation for their support of this research.
