Private Sector Transition Plans: A Critical Tool for Mobilising Finance

Year Published

2025

Contributing Organizations

International Transition Plan Network (ITPN)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Guidance

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Transition Finance

Topic 2

Transition Plans

Target Audience

All

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This resource summarizes emerging evidence for public sector officials on how transition planning is linked to transition finance flows and financial performance, while noting that the evidence base remains limited.

Why This Matters

By synthesizing early evidence on financial flows and firm performance, this resource supports policy discussions on how transition planning could contribute to accelerating investment toward net zero, despite current data limitations.

Key Insights

Explains how transition plans can enhance market confidence by improving assessment of the credibility and feasibility of commitments, reducing the risk of greenwashing and legal risk
Describes how transition planning supports risk management by helping institutions, companies, and regulators identify and price future climate related risks
Notes potential impacts on value creation, including lower costs, new revenue opportunities, and improved access to capital with reduced financing costs

Secondary File Resources

Secondary Resource Link(s)

Link to ITPN publications page which includes a summary for the report.

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