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Through the ESG lens: Navigating the M&A market in the 20s

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Commitment to environmental issues is influencing deal strategy across the globe and ESG’s momentum shows no sign of slowing down. In a survey conducted by the Financial times at the end of 2020, 83 percent of business leaders said that ESG factors will be increasingly critical to M&A decision making in the next 12-24 months.
Whether as a means for dealmakers to identify attractive M&A targets, a way to identify risk in the deal process or a response to government or investor pressure, ESG considerations can no longer be ignored.

Countdown to COP26

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In the run-up to the hugely anticipated conference, we launched a ‘Countdown to COP26’ mini-series, highlighting the importance of 5 particular theme that must be discussed at COP26.

The Potential of Green Guarantees to secure a clean energy future

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Emerging markets remain disproportionately affected by the current green finance wave with capital up to seven times more expensive in developing economies than in advanced economies. Green guarantees could provide a de-risking mechanism to mobilise private capital into developing economies and address the climate finance gap.

Industry Survey Report 2022

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What does the future hold for the Renewable Energy Industry? As we move into 2022, we surveyed our network to find out their thoughts.

Disrupt 2022 Post-Show Report

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Key takeaways and conclusions from Climate Council Disrupt 2022, which took place in Dubai on 17 – 18 May 2022. Download the report here.

Power Purchase Agreements in the USA: The Pros and Cons of the PPA

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The United States has seen a cumbersome rise in the cost of power purchase agreements (PPAs) during recent years. Prices have gone up by 9.7% in the first quarter of 2022 and have represented a 28.5% increase year on year. Supply chain issues such as supply and demand volatility in the market and regulatory issues caused by independent service operators have caused this massive price increase.

Disrupt: China 2022 Post-Show Report

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Key takeaways and conclusions from Climate Council Disrupt: China 2022, which took place in Beijing on 29 July 2022. Download the report here.