For advisers and their clients, few themes rival the scale, urgency and long-term significance of climate change. Just as the rise of the internet revolutionised global markets over the past two decades – spawning trillion-dollar industries and reshaping entire economies – the transition to a net-zero economy represents a similarly transformative shift, potentially even greater in size and scope.
Decarbonisation is no longer a future ambition; it’s a present-day reality, actively shaped by the combined efforts of governments, corporations and investors. Today, over 90 percent of global GDP is covered by net-zero commitments, with major economies continuing to roll out bold policies to accelerate the transition. At the same time, corporate giants such as Microsoft, Amazon and Apple are investing billions to reduce emissions, secure clean energy and build climate-resilient operations. Investors, too, are stepping up, using their capital and influence to steer companies toward sustainable business practices.
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