Most companies pay little attention to the complex processes going on within the UN climate negotiations. There are, however, good reasons why companies should follow the Paris process, write Maarten Neelis and Rolf de Vos of energy consultancy Ecofys, and especially the “intended nationally determined contributions” (INDCs). These provide companies with vital information on how climate policies will develop in different countries and what … [Read more...]
Business and policy: Paris 2015 needs the best of both worlds
Global climate negotiations have hardly led to tangible climate policy tools over the last five years. The latest UN Climate Summit in Lima was no exception. By contrast, both businesses and local and regional authorities are developing plenty of new initiatives. Could the crucial 2015 conference in Paris take a cue from these alternatives? And to what extent do business initiatives need a supranational climate deal? Rolf de Vos from energy … [Read more...]