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The document outlines the transition of the EU CBAM from a reporting-only phase to a mandatory financial compliance phase starting January 1, 2026. It details the obligations for 'Authorised CBAM Declarants', the calculation of embedded emissions using either actual verified data or punitive default values, and the requirement to purchase CBAM certificates linked to EU ETS prices. The guide emphasizes the competitive advantage for low-carbon producers and provides a three-stage implementation checklist for exporters to minimize costs and ensure market access to the EU.

The report argues that transitioning to a low-carbon economy can increase global financial capacity rather than deplete it. For the electricity sector, the transition could provide a net benefit of $1.8 trillion by 2035, as significant operating savings from avoided fossil fuel extraction and transport outweigh higher capital costs and stranded assets. In the transport sector, the impact is more policy-dependent, ranging from a $2.5 trillion cost to a $3.5 trillion benefit, depending on whether the transition is driven by taxes or innovation. The authors emphasize that reducing the cost of capital for low-carbon infrastructure through regulatory and financial reforms is critical to maximizing these benefits.

This document is an excerpt from the Eskom Air Quality Strategy (Unique Identifier: 32-1143, Revision 1), detailing the risks, financial requirements, and technical challenges associated with meeting Minimum Emission Standards (MES) for its power stations. It outlines the potential legal and operational consequences of non-compliance, provides a scenario analysis for implementation, and lists the specific retrofits and resource increases required for full compliance by April 1, 2020.

This document is an executive summary and board submission from Eskom dated August 28, 2013, regarding compliance with South Africa's National Emission Standards and Atmospheric Emission Licences (AELs). It outlines the financial and operational impossibility of full compliance by 2020, proposes a partial compliance strategy, and requests permission to continue operating several power stations that are currently in breach of their emission limits.

The report finds that 48% of Fortune 500 companies have set climate or energy targets, with a notable increase in the smallest quintile of the index. Leading sectors include Consumer Staples, while the Energy sector significantly lags. The report highlights a shift toward science-based targets and 100% renewable energy commitments, noting that 190 companies reported $3.7 billion in annual cost savings from energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in 2016. It provides recommendations for companies, policymakers, investors, and the electricity sector to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.