Emissions accounting in coal phaseout finance
Emissions accounting in coal phaseout finance
There is increasing awareness that existing, unabated coal plants need to be retired before the end of their lifecycle, and a growing demand for financing to meet those objectives. However, such financing creates a potential dilemma: adding emissions-intensive assets to the financing institution’s portfolio during a time when financial institutions are increasing efforts to reduce the emissions covered in their portfolios. This brief outlines several approaches to deal with this dilemma.
Publication Date:
21/12/2022