Avoided Emissions: Why it matters to investors to account for what does not exist

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The report on Avoided Emissions, authored by Olivier Eugène, explores how avoided emissions can be a key metric for investors focused on the energy transition. Highlights include:

• Avoided emissions result from using low-carbon solutions that displace higher-carbon alternatives, contributing to reduced societal greenhouse gases.
• Despite no formal standards for reporting avoided emissions, companies should disclose them transparently using robust methodologies.
• These emissions are crucial in assessing a company's role in the energy transition, making them potentially attractive investment opportunities.

For a deeper understanding of how avoided emissions impact investment decisions, access the full report.

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