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It highlights the potential for 'stranded assets' in fossil fuels and coal, while simultaneously identifying substantial growth opportunities in renewable energy, green infrastructure, and energy efficiency. The document concludes that climate-aware investing is a necessity that can match or outperform conventional benchmarks without sacrificing returns.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"client-001011#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Climate change presents systemic financial risks, with various estimates of the value at risk for global financial assets. Research from June 2018 suggests a 'bursting of the carbon bubble' could slash between $1 trillion and $4 trillion from fossil fuel assets by 2035. Other estimates include an average value at risk of $4.2 trillion across scenarios to 2100, and a 99th percentile probability of $24.2 trillion in losses.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"client-001011#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Transition risks are significant for high-carbon assets, with $1.6 trillion of capital expenditure (33% of the total) at risk under the IEA Beyond 2 Degrees Scenario. Coal is identified as the most financially at risk sector, with no new coal mines recommended for development except possibly in India.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"client-001011#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Coal power generation faces severe economic and regulatory pressures. In the EU, 54% of coal power assets have negative cashflow, a figure expected to rise to 97% by 2030. 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