The transition to the low-carbon economy is of vital strategic relevance to financial intermediaries and investors across financial markets, both in terms of opportunities and risks. Whilst an unprecedented increase in private finance is required for investments to underpin the low-carbon economy, the transition also presents significant financial risks. These range from a reduced profitability of investee companies to full loan defaults from the stranding of assets. This UNEPFI / WRI report therefore establishes a framework that offers guidance to a range of financial institutions to systematically address the financial risks linked to carbon-intensive business models and assets.
Published: 2015 | by: UNEPFI, WRI

Carbon Asset Risk Framework (1.5 MB | 67 pages)