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An Overview of Approaches to Transition Finance for Hard-to-Abate Sectors

An Overview of Approaches to Transition Finance for Hard-to-Abate Sectors

Year Published

2023

Contributing Organisations

ADB Institute (ADBI)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report
Guidance

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic
Transition Finance
Topic 2
Disclosure Standards
Topic 3
Transition Plans

Target Audience

Asset Owners
Banks
Financial Services Providers
Real Economy Corporates
Governments & Policymakers

Relevant Geography

Global
An Overview of Approaches to Transition Finance for Hard-to-Abate Sectors

Resource Summary

This report provides an overview of various approaches toward transition finance intended to enhance credibility while addressing their challenges. It focuses on key methods aimed at enhancing transparency regarding decarbonisation and low-carbon activities, particularly within hard-to-abate sectors. Transition activities are viewed as a crucial part of the efforts to reduce GHG emissions to zero, with a primary focus on sectors that are emissions-intensive and challenging to decarbonise. The report includes examples of: ● Transition finance and labelling approaches in capital markets ● Practices to promote credible transition plans for emissions-intensive companies ● Taxonomies for transition activities in hard-to-abate sectors ● Transition finance from the perspective of financial institutions

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