European firms and climate change 2020/2021

The European Union's COVID-19 recovery plan could be the impetus businesses need to invest in climate measures and prepare for the transition to a net-zero carbon economy. Our newest climate report looks at how firms' view these twin challenges and their preparedness to meet them. Firm...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kalantzis, Fotios (auth)
Other Authors: Dominguez, Sofia (auth), Amati, Adriano (auth), European Investment Bank (Editor)
Format: Book Chapter
Published: European Investment Bank 2021
Subjects:
Online Access:DOAB: description of the publication
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:The European Union's COVID-19 recovery plan could be the impetus businesses need to invest in climate measures and prepare for the transition to a net-zero carbon economy. Our newest climate report looks at how firms' view these twin challenges and their preparedness to meet them. Firms are more aware of the physical risks posed by climate change, but less aware of the risks caused by the transition to clean energy. Almost half of EU firms surveyed are investing in climate change measures, compared with roughly one-third of US firms. Uncertainty over regulation and taxation continues to hamper climate investments. To green its economy, Europe needs a comprehensive strategy that will provide businesses with the guidance they need to invest in climate preparedness and the energy transition.
ISBN:/doi.org/10.2867/768526
Access:Open Access