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The We Mean Business Coalition calls on G7 Ministers to accelerate the transition to clean energy to mitigate climate risks and economic loss. The coalition argues that while business is ready to deploy clean energy solutions, it requires supportive policies and the repurposing of $1 trillion in fossil fuel subsidies. Key recommendations include decarbonizing power systems by 2035, phasing out domestic coal by 2030, and ensuring 100% sales of zero emissions vehicles for new light-duty vehicles by 2035.

The document is a formal appeal to JPMorgan Chase shareholders to vote in favor of a resolution that would stop the bank from financing fossil fuel expansion. The signatories argue that continuing to fund new oil, gas, and coal infrastructure is inconsistent with the global scientific consensus required to limit warming to 1.5°C and contributes to environmental injustice and economic risk.

The European Central Bank's (ECB) March 2023 climate disclosures reveal that its corporate asset portfolios have not decarbonized at a pace matching European climate goals, with total carbon emissions increasing by approximately 88% between 2018 and 2022. The report argues that the ECB's 'climate tilting' framework is insufficient because it only applies to reinvestments rather than the existing stock of assets and fails to exclude fossil fuel developers. To align with its 2021 climate roadmap, the author recommends that the ECB extend its climate approach to the stock of corporate bonds and exclude companies inconsistent with the 1.5°C objective.

The We Mean Business Coalition calls on G7 leaders to accelerate the transition to clean energy through specific policy targets, including the phase-out of coal by 2030 and the elimination of fossil fuel subsidies by 2025. The document argues that such policies provide the necessary clarity for the private sector to invest in renewables, electrification, and energy efficiency, while noting that clean energy investments could boost global GDP by 4% by 2030.

The paper examines the transformation of German-African energy relations, moving from a focus on energy poverty and development aid to a complex mix of energy diplomacy, strategic resource interests, and hydrogen technology. It highlights a tension between 'green objectives' (renewables) and 'fossilist objectives' (LNG imports), while warning against 'energy colonialism' in large-scale projects. The author advocates for a transition toward 'energy justice' and a value-chain approach to hydrogen to ensure equitable benefits for African nations.

The Life after Coal Campaign and the Fair Finance Coalition Southern Africa argue that the JET-IP is heavily skewed toward private sector interests and large-scale infrastructure, specifically green hydrogen, at the expense of community-led renewable energy and social investment. They highlight critical gaps in policy alignment, the lack of transparency regarding debt and loan agreements, and the failure to adequately address the health impacts of air pollution at the Medupi and Kusile power stations. The authors call for a reprioritization of funding toward transmission grid strengthening and socially owned energy models, while warning that the current approach to decommissioning coal plants, as seen at Komati, lacks the necessary community participation to be considered 'just'.

The Checklist for Entity Certification outlines the requirements for non-financial entities to be certified under the Climate Bonds Standard v4.0. It details eligibility, the 90% certification threshold for economic activities, the components of a Transition Plan (including climate performance targets, delivery strategy, and finance plans), and governance requirements. It also specifies mandatory commitments for Parent Groups, such as no expansion of fossil fuel activities and net zero commitments, and explains the process for maintaining or losing certification.

The report finds that while the 'return of coal' did not materialize globally in 2022, the pace of retirements remains insufficient to meet Paris Agreement targets. China is a major outlier, with its coal capacity in development increasing by 38% in 2022, while capacities in the rest of the world decreased by 20%. In the EU and UK, coal use saw a marginal 1% increase due to the gas crisis, but long-term trends remain downward. In Sub-Saharan Africa, coal projects persist despite funding shortages, though some successful just transition initiatives, such as the Komati plant retirement in South Africa, provide a potential model for the region.

The report indicates that while global coal power is trending toward an end, the pace of phase-out is insufficient to meet Paris Agreement targets. China is a major outlier, with a surge in new plant approvals and construction that contrasts with a general decline in new projects outside its borders. In Japan, while new project scales are shrinking, operational capacity increased in 2022, and very few plants have confirmed closure dates.

The report finds that while global coal phase-out remains possible, the current pace of closures is insufficient to meet Paris Agreement goals. China is a major outlier, accounting for 68% of proposed global coal capacity in 2022, while other regions show a decline in new projects. In South Korea, the report argues that current plans are inconsistent with national climate goals and that the financial risks of coal dependence are evident in the deficits of the Korea Electric Power Corporation.

The report indicates that while the global coal fleet grew by 19.5 GW in 2022, this was primarily driven by China, which now accounts for 68% of global developing coal capacity. Outside China, new coal proposals have collapsed by 84% since 2015. However, the current pace of decommissioning is insufficient to meet Paris Agreement goals, with a required average of 117 GW of annual retirements to achieve a 2040 phase-out. In Latin America, development has slowed significantly, though Argentina recently commissioned the Río Turbio plant and Brazil maintains plans for 1.4 GW of new capacity by 2031, despite current project stalls.

The report indicates that while the global coal sector is generally declining, China is significantly increasing its coal capacity, contrasting with a sharp drop in new projects elsewhere. Most of the world's operational coal capacity is now within the scope of national neutrality targets, though the current pace of retirement remains insufficient to meet Paris Agreement objectives. In Latin America and the Caribbean, coal development has slowed significantly, with notable retirements in Chile and Peru, though Argentina and Brazil maintain some capacity in development.

The report indicates that while global coal capacity is nearing an end with one-third of the 580 GW fleet having set closure dates, the pace of exit is insufficient to meet Paris Agreement goals. China is a major outlier, with its development-stage capacity increasing by 32% to 366 GW in 2022, while the rest of the world saw a 22% decrease. In the EU and UK, the energy crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine slowed retirements and led to the temporary restart of some units, though coal's share of electricity production only rose by 1%. Turkey ranks third globally in developing coal capacity with approximately 11 GW of announced projects, though many face financing and legal hurdles, and the government plans only 3.2 GW of new coal capacity by 2035.

The report analyzes women's participation in large-scale mining across 12 countries, finding that while female employment is slowly increasing, the sector remains highly masculinized with significant structural barriers. Women often possess higher general educational attainment than men but lack the specific technical and vocational qualifications required for core operational roles. The report identifies a 'leaky pipeline' where women exit the workforce at younger ages, often due to non-inclusive working conditions, lack of childcare, and sexist corporate cultures. It further examines how disruptive technologies (AI, automation) and the energy transition (demand for critical minerals) will reshape the labor market, warning that without targeted upskilling, women may be disproportionately displaced from clerical and low-skill roles while remaining excluded from high-skill digital and technical positions. The document concludes with policy recommendations for governments and companies to implement gender-responsive strategies, pay equity reviews, and inclusive health and safety standards.

The report analyzes the participation of women in large-scale mining across 12 countries, finding that while female employment is gradually increasing, the sector remains heavily masculinized with persistent structural barriers. Women are often concentrated in administrative roles and face significant gender pay gaps, inadequate facilities, and a 'leaky pipeline' where they leave the industry earlier than men. The document explores how megatrends—specifically disruptive technologies and the energy transition—will reshape mining jobs, potentially displacing low-to-medium skilled roles (often held by women) while creating new opportunities in STEM and environmental management. It concludes with policy recommendations for governments and companies to improve data collection, eliminate sexist biases, and implement gender-responsive training and parental leave policies.

The report establishes a baseline for women's employment in large-scale mining across 12 countries, finding that while female participation is slowly increasing, the sector remains heavily masculinized with significant structural barriers. Women are often concentrated in administrative roles and face a 'leaky pipeline' where they leave the industry at earlier career stages than men. The document highlights a paradox where women in mining often have higher formal education levels than men but lack the specific technical and vocational certifications required for high-paying operational roles. It further analyzes how the 'mine of the future'—characterized by automation, digitalization, and decarbonization—could either marginalize women further due to a digital divide and STEM gaps or provide new opportunities in environmental engineering and remote operations. The report concludes with policy recommendations for governments and companies to improve gender-responsive data collection, workplace safety, and inclusive skill-development programs.

The document establishes a standardized framework for reporting aluminum emissions at the product level, utilizing fixed system boundaries to ensure comparability regardless of a company's vertical integration. It defines two primary reporting boundaries: a 'benchmarking boundary' (mining to final cast-house) and a 'full boundary' (mining to semi-fabrication). Key requirements include the use of primary data, the disclosure of scrap-based content (distinguishing between pre- and post-consumer scrap), and the reporting of mine-to-smelter cast-house emissions intensity for primary aluminum. The guidance also details specific calculation methods for energy impacts, including a hierarchy for sourcing renewable energy and a dual-reporting approach for pre-consumer scrap using both cut-off and co-product allocation methods.

The Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI), co-led by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), and The Rockefeller Foundation, aims to scale voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) in Africa. Launched at COP27, the initiative focuses on directing international finance toward renewable energy, forestry, agriculture, e-mobility, and clean cooking to support decarbonization and green job creation. The ACMI roadmap includes 13 Action Programmes targeting supply, standards, intermediation, financing, and demand. As of April 2023, the initiative has secured approximately USD 200 million in Advance Market Commitments, with a target of USD 1 billion by COP28. Implementation efforts include the development of national Carbon Market Activation Plans (CMAPs) for Kenya, Rwanda, Nigeria, and Ghana, as well as the digitization of Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) processes and the creation of national carbon registries.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is funding between four and ten Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) using $8 billion allocated by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). These hubs are designed to catalyze domestic clean hydrogen production and operationalize the DOE's Hydrogen Shot goal of reducing production costs by 80% to $1 per kilogram within ten years. Applicants are evaluated on feedstock diversity (requiring demonstrations from fossil fuels, renewable energy, and nuclear energy), end-use diversity (covering electric power, industrial, residential/commercial heating, and transportation), a minimum 50% non-federal cost share, and community benefits plans aligned with the Justice40 Initiative. The program aims to decarbonize hard-to-electrify sectors—which accounted for nearly 16% of U.S. emissions in 2018—and foster hydrogen-fueled transportation corridors and export potential. Financial viability is further supported by the Inflation Reduction Act's Section 45V tax credit, offering up to $3.00 per kilogram of clean hydrogen for projects starting construction before 2033.

Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) use the constant temperature of the earth to provide efficient heating and cooling with zero direct emissions. While installation costs are higher than fossil fuel alternatives, the Inflation Reduction Act provides tax credits and rebates that can reduce these costs by up to 50%. In the U.S. Midwest, GHPs can reduce emissions by 85-90% compared to gas or propane furnaces and use approximately 80% less energy annually. The document highlights 'networked geothermal' systems for campuses and neighborhoods as a way to achieve over 500% efficiency and lower individual costs through economies of scale.