department-or-initiative

partnerships-memberships

Universal Net-Zero Energy

Collaboration & Transparency

Devolved and local government

https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/environment/climate-change

Aberdeen City Council represents the Aberdeen City council area of Scotland.

Moving to a future of net zero carbon emissions and beyond, whilst ensuring that everyone can prosper, regardless of status or income, is often termed a ‘just transition’ and should be a key guiding principle for Aberdeen. So, at the same time as helping to catalyse the global energy transition, they see a need to realise shared opportunity and prosperity for all their local people and communities by embedding just transition principles at the heart of every climate action they bring forward. We are keen to hear about other councils actively engaged in securing a just energy transition locally, to add to the list.

Towards Net-Zero: The energy transition

https://www.accenture.com/gb-en/services/energy/towards-net-zero-transition

Accenture plc is an Ireland-based multinational professional services company that specialises in information technology services and consulting.

Oil and gas companies can lead the decarbonization transition. But only if they commit to achieving net-zero emissions with purposeful actions today. How? By: 1/ Augmenting the insights and know-how of their people with new technologies to decarbonize their core business and accelerate the uptake of cleaner energy solutions in their own industry and beyond. 2/ Doubling down on innovation. Leaders will invest in new and scalable solutions, services, operating models and business models—all geared for a low-carbon future. 3/ Recognizing they need the help of their customers, particularly those that are heavily dependent on hydrocarbons, and adjacent sectors to achieve their net zero goals. Collaboration takes on new urgency in a low-carbon world.

https://www.angloamerican.com/sustainability/environment/climate-change

Anglo American plc is a British listed multinational mining company with headquarters in London, England. It is the world's largest producer of platinum, with around 40% of world output, as well as being a major producer of diamonds, copper, nickel, iron ore and metallurgical and thermal coal.

Anglo American is committed to developing a partnership approach to the Just Transition: not only to explore what it means and how different stakeholders will be able to play their part, but also to identify the right programmes that will form part of the response.

B-Corp Climate Collective

Frameworks, Disclosures and Tools

https://www.bcorpclimatecollective.org/climate-justice

B Lab is the non-profit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities and the planet. It was created in 2006 with the mission to inspire and enable people to use business as a force for good. There are B Labs across the globe (forming the B Global Network) including Australia, East Africa, mainland Europe and North and South America. B Lab UK is a charity that launched in 2015.

B Lab and the B Corp Climate Collective collaborated with Oxford University, Provoc, and the Race to Zero team at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to release The Climate Justice Playbook for Business.

Oxford University, Provoc, UNFCCC (Con/aauthors: The Climate Justice Playbook for Business)

Belfast Climate Commission (BCC)

Local climate commission

https://www.belfastclimate.org.uk/

Co-chaired by Belfast City Council and Queen’s University, Belfast Climate Commission is one of three city-based climate commissions across the UK (Belfast, Edinburgh and Leeds), funded by the Economic and Social Research Council for the Place-Based Climate Action Network (PCAN). Working alongside existing city structures and programmes, the Commission has been established to translate climate policy into action ‘on the ground’ to bring about transformative change.

Co-chaired by Belfast City Council and Queen’s University, Belfast Climate Commission is one of three city-based climate commissions across the UK (Belfast, Edinburgh and Leeds), funded by the Economic and Social Research Council for the Place-Based Climate Action Network (PCAN). Working alongside existing city structures and programmes, the Commission has been established to translate climate policy into action ‘on the ground’ to bring about transformative change.

Beyond Oil & Gas Alliance (BOGA)

Networks, Movements and Collaboration

Co-ordinating global efforts

https://beyondoilandgasalliance.com/who-we-are/

The Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA) is an international alliance of governments and stakeholders working together to facilitate the managed phase-out of oil and gas production. Led by the governments of Denmark and Costa Rica, the alliance aims to elevate the issue of oil and gas production phase-out in international climate dialogues, mobilize action and commitments, and create an international community of practice on this issue.

National and sub-national governments and other actors (indigenous peoples, international organizations, financial institutions, companies, civil society etc.) can become Friends of BOGA by signing up to the BOGA Declaration, which supports a socially just and equitable global transition to align oil and gas production with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, and commits the signatories to work together to facilitate effective measures to this end in line with the Paris Agreement and national climate neutrality targets.

https://bigsocietycapital.com/portfolio/community-energy-fund/

Big Society Capital Limited is an independent social investment institution in the United Kingdom, which provides finance to organizations that support front-line social sector entities to help them grow.

The Fund provides small, low interest loans to community organisations in areas of high deprivation to pay for renewable energy assets and implement energy efficient measures. The Fund will lend up to 50% of the value of a project, up to a maximum of £50,000.

Center for Climate & Sustainability

https://www.bcg.com/capabilities/social-impact-sustainability/climate

Boston Consulting Group is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. Their success depends on a spirit of deep collaboration and a global community of diverse individuals determined to make the world and each other better every day.

The BCG Center for Climate & Sustainability partners with businesses and governments to help them transform commitments into action and build a decarbonized, more sustainable world, driving technological and economic transformations to realize sustainable competitive advantage.

CIC and BP (JET Framework)

Bridges Fund Management Limited (BFM)

Bridges Sustainable Growth Funds

https://www.bridgesfundmanagement.com/sustainable-growth/

Bridges Fund Management Ltd. is a fund manager that specialises in sustainable and impact investing. It invests in business, properties and social sector organisations, with a focus on four impact themes: health and wellbeing, education and skills, sustainable living and under-served markets.

The Bridges Sustainable Growth Funds invest in growth companies that are helping to create a more inclusive and sustainable future. It’s their conviction that businesses like these will be the big winners of the next decade. By helping them to achieve their potential, The Bridges Sustainable Growth Funds can deliver attractive financial returns alongside measurable societal impact.

Smaller businesses and the transition to net zero

https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/research/smaller-businesses-and-the-transition-to-net-zero/

British Business Bank plc is a state-owned economic development bank established by the UK Government. Its aim is to increase the supply of credit to small and medium enterprises as well as providing business advice services.

The British Business Bank has a critical role to play in supporting SMEs to become more sustainable. Its mission is to drive sustainable growth and prosperity across the UK, and to enable the transition to a net-zero economy, by improving access to finance for smaller businesses. From 2021 the Bank has a new business objective: to support the UK’s transition to a net-zero economy. Its commitment is to meet net-zero before 2050. One of the ways it will do this is by reducing the emissions-intensive activities in its portfolio and helping smaller businesses to reduce their emissions. The Bank also has an important part in raising awareness among and providing information to SMEs around the strategic benefits of integrating green and social considerations and providing practical ways forward, building understanding of how to transition to net-zero.

British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)

https://www.britishchambers.org.uk/news/2020/11/uks-top-five-business-groups-call-for-just-transition-to-net-zero-by-2050

The British Chambers of Commerce sits at the heart of a unique network of businesses across the UK and around the world. The 53 Accredited Chambers which make up their UK network are trusted champions of businesses, places, and global trade. Together, they represent tens of thousands of businesses of all shapes and sizes, which employ almost six million people across the UK. Working together, the British Chambers of Commerce help firms of all sizes to achieve more. They believe it’s their relationships with others that lead them to achieve goals beyond those they could ever achieve alone. They are the only organisation that helps British businesses to build relationships on every level, in every region and nation of the UK.

Collaborated on the 'A just Transition to Net Zero' report, outlining the 5 core 'fairness principles'. These principles are intended to act as a ‘fairness test’ for policy makers in planning and designing the regulatory policy frameworks, and prioritising investment. They believe that such an approach can provide a robust policy framework enabling the UK to maintain its current domestic and global ambitions, whilst being accountable, credible, and fair. With the right support they can play a critical role in helping the UK reach its green targets and shore up supply via a just transition.

A Just Transition to Net Zero: The 'Fairness Principles' (CBI, FSB, MakeUK, IoD, BCC)

British International Investment (BII)

https://www.bii.co.uk/en/our-impact/our-impact-specialisms/climate-change/

British International Investment, is the development finance institution of the UK government. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is responsible for the organisation, and is the sole shareholder.

BII's focus is on helping the countries where they invest to progress towards net zero emissions by 2050, in a way that is socially just and meets people’s needs for prosperity and improved living standards.

https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/sustainability/improving-peoples-lives/just-transition.html

BP plc is a British oil and gas company headquartered in London, England. It is one of the world's seven oil and gas "supermajors". It is a vertically integrated company operating in all areas of the oil and gas industry, including exploration and extraction, refining, distribution and marketing, power generation, and trading.

To support a just energy transition, British Petroleum aims to collaborate with key stakeholders and other industries to support the advancement of human rights through the transition. They will do this by developing just transition plans in priority areas and helping the workforce to develop skills for the future energy system, taking a socially inclusive approach. They aim to build stronger relationships with local communities, based on mutual trust and respect, and will support civic dialogue, greater transparency and capacity building, where they work.

CIC and BCG (JET Framework)

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC)

Think Tank / Research Network

https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/big-issues/natural-resources/renewable-energy/

@Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

BHRRC are a non-profit research organisation who work with everyone to advance human rights in business and eradicate abuse. They are a group of researchers who understand the impacts of businesses on the ground, and regularly talk with businesspeople and government officials. They release briefings and analysis, synthesising the work of hundreds of advocates across the world and make recommendations for companies, governments, regions, and sectors.

Renewable energy is key for our transition to a low-carbon economy, but companies’ human rights policies and practices are not yet strong enough to ensure this transition is both fast and fair. Their resources provide a series of briefings and online platforms analysing renewable energy companies' human rights policies and practices, as well as human rights risks in their supply chains. The briefings highlight human rights concerns, examples of good practice, as well as cases showing that failure to respect human rights can result in project delays, legal procedures and costs for renewable energy companies, underlying the urgency to strengthen human rights due diligence.

Networks, Movements and Collaboration

https://businessfightspoverty.org/

Business Fights Poverty is a global community of people, companies and organisations passionate about building an equitable and resilient future. They believe in the power of business to help improve the lives, livelihoods and learning opportunities of the most vulnerable people and communities. They know that driving system-level change for a better future requires people to unite across traditional divides and come together in fresh and creative ways. They curate purposeful collaboration to help companies and their partners access the insights and relationships they need to unlock new opportunities for business and social impact.

Business Fights Poverty is a global community of people, companies and organisations passionate about building an equitable and resilient future. They believe in the power of business to help improve the lives, livelihoods and learning opportunities of the most vulnerable people and communities. They know that driving system-level change for a better future requires people to unite across traditional divides and come together in fresh and creative ways. They curate purposeful collaboration to help companies and their partners access the insights and relationships they need to unlock new opportunities for business and social impact.

Business for Inclusive Growth (B4IG)

B4IG Working Group on Just Transition

Networks, Movements and Collaboration

https://www.b4ig.org/business-for-inclusive-growth-b4ig-calls-to-put-people-at-the-heart-of-climate-action/

Business for Inclusive Growth (B4IG) is a global CEO-led coalition of major companies fighting against inequalities of income and opportunity. Powered by the OECD as its Strategic Partner, B4IG coordinates with governments to advance inclusive growth at both global and local levels and is united to help build stronger and more inclusive business models. In order to do this, B4IG shares best practices, develops new solutions, launches pilot programs, and develops metrics to better evaluate inclusive growth efforts. This work also serves to issue further calls-to-action to federate more businesses, employees, entrepreneurs, and associations in the massive challenge of shifting our world toward a more inclusive future.

The B4IG Working Group on Just Transition is chaired by Crédit Agricole S.A and believes major social repercussions of climate change can be addressed if necessary actions are taken to support the Just Transition and put people at the heart of climate action, as well as converging on common indicators that will lay the foundations of a shared approach with all stakeholders. Targeted support must be integrated in the design of climate mitigation and adaptation policies to avoid creating further disadvantages to existing vulnerable populations. Businesses have a central role to play in ensuring the social challenges of the transition are met, by partnering with governments, social partners, suppliers, and other stakeholders, and by taking action to properly integrate the social impact of their ecological transition strategies into corporate policies and action. Governments, business, and other stakeholders must collectively ensure that no one is left behind in the process. A Just Transition implies a transition to sustainable economic models that will simultaneously target two strategic objectives: 1) maximization of the positive environmental impact and 2) minimization of the negative social impact. To properly enable a Just Transition, B4IG states that businesses should consider a range of issues in their climate strategies and policies. These include a diagnosis and an action planning with identifying, assessing, and addressing the social impacts of the transition in their own operations, their supply chains, and their business relationships, as well as a set of indicators measuring efforts, progress, and results.

Business for Social Responsibility (BSR)

Energy for a Just Transition Team

https://www.bsr.org/en/collaboration/groups/energy-for-a-just-transition-collaboration#:~:text=net%2Dzero%20economy.-,Our%20Strategy%20for%20Impact,zero%20GHG%20economy%20by%202050.

BSR™ is an impact-driven sustainability organization that works with its global network of leading companies to create a world in which all people can thrive on a healthy planet. With offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR™ provides insight, advice, and collaborative initiatives to help business see a changing world more clearly, create long-term value, and scale impact.

BSR and The B Team, together with committed energy, utilities, and related companies, are developing a business-led collaboration that brings together businesses and other stakeholders to collectively develop practical guidance on how companies can plan for, operationalize, and integrate just transition principles into their sustainability strategies and practices. The initiative is composed of energy, utilities, and related companies deeply committed to achieving net zero emissions goals in a manner that mitigates the potential adverse impacts on workers and communities. BSR began incubating plans for this three-year collaboration in mid-2021; it is expected to officially launch in Q1 2022.

Business in the Community (BITC)

https://www.bitc.org.uk/report/the-right-climate-for-business-leading-a-just-transition/

Business in the Community (BITC) is the largest and longest established business-led membership organisation dedicated to responsible business. It was established in 1982, with HRH The Prince of Wales as the Royal Founding Patron. They work with their members to continually improve their responsible business practice, leveraging the collective impact for the benefit of communities.

Every single business in the UK must take action to avert the climate crisis. BITC’s network of hundreds of businesses is working with them right now to make the climate crisis history. They believe that what they do is important, but that they do it is equally critical. They believe in ensuring the transition to a resilient, net-zero UK is fair and just, truly enabling people and nature to thrive.

Networks, Movements and Collaboration

https://www.c40.org/what-we-do/green-just-transition/

C40 is a network of mayors of nearly 100 world-leading cities collaborating to deliver the urgent action needed right now to confront the climate crisis. They believe that together, they can create a future where everyone, everywhere can thrive.

A green and just transition is C40’s vision for a greener, healthier and more prosperous future for everyone, everywhere. By investing in climate solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and keep global heating below 1.5°C, city leaders can mitigate climate breakdown and deliver health benefits, create jobs and tackle systemic inequality.

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)

https://www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/resources/climate-change/achieving-zero

@Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)

The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is a globally influential Institute developing leadership and solutions for a sustainable economy.

No targeted JET description

https://www.camco.energy/

Camco is a specialist climate and impact fund manager, leading the clean energy transition in emerging markets. They manage multiple investment platforms aimed at financing innovative solutions to address climate change and deliver positive impact in emerging markets. They offer clean, secure investments, pairing the conscience of a development bank with the agility of a private company.

Camco believes there is no one-size-fits-all approach to decarbonisation in the energy sector. They invest across sectors, project sizes, and geographies to support innovative projects that provide transformative impact to local communities. Their projects involve reducing carbon emissions and pollution, providing first-time energy access to rural communities, strengthening local businesses, and improving economic opportunities for women and underserved groups.

Frameworks, Disclosures and Tools

Disclosures and benchmarking

The Carbon Disclosure Project is a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts. Over the past 20 years they have created a system that has resulted in unparalleled engagement on environmental issues worldwide. They have the world’s largest, most comprehensive dataset on environmental action and want to see a thriving economy that works for people and planet in the long term. Each year, CDP takes the information supplied in its annual reporting process and scores companies and cities based on their journey through disclosure and towards environmental leadership. Through their independent scoring methodology, they measure corporate and city progress and incentivize action on climate change, forests and water security.

No targeted JET description

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

Just Transition Initiative (JTI)

Think Tank / Research Network

https://www.csis.org/programs/energy-security-and-climate-change-program/projects/just-transition-initiative

@Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to advancing practical ideas to address the world’s greatest challenges.

The Just Transition Initiative (JTI) (https://justtransitioninitiative.org/) is a partnership developed by the Energy Security & Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) to investigate how to achieve a just transition through the transformational change necessary to address climate change. The objective is to create a public platform of resources and guidance for a just transition in the context of climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.

Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy (CCCEP)

Think Tank / Research Network

https://www.cccep.ac.uk/publication/lessons-from-cop26-for-financing-the-just-transition/

The ESRC Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy (CCCEP) brings together some of the world’s leading researchers on climate change economics and policy, from many different disciplines. The Centre is hosted jointly by the University of Leeds and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and is chaired by Professor Lord Stern of Brentford. It is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The Centre’s mission is to advance public and private action on climate change through rigorous, innovative research.

The ESRC Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy (CCCEP) brings together some of the world’s leading researchers on climate change economics and policy, from many different disciplines. The Centre is hosted jointly by the University of Leeds and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and is chaired by Professor Lord Stern of Brentford. It is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The Centre’s mission is to advance public and private action on climate change through rigorous, innovative research.

University of Leeds & LSE (Con/aDirectors), ESRC (funder)

Think Tank / Research Network

https://www.centrefornetzero.org/

@Centre for Net Zero (Octopus Energy Group)

The Centre for Net Zero, an impact-driven research unit founded by Octopus Energy Group, undertakes research to deliver a fast, fair and affordable energy transition.

The Centre for Net Zero, an impact-driven research unit founded by Octopus Energy Group, undertakes research to deliver a fast, fair and affordable energy transition.

Centrica's Climate Transition Plan

https://www.centrica.com/stories/2021/centricas-climate-transition-plan/

Centrica is a leading UK energy services and solutions provider focused on helping customers live sustainably, simply and affordably.

As the largest energy services and solutions company in the UK and Ireland, they have an opportunity as well as a responsibility, to reshape the future to one that’s fairer and more sustainable. That’s why they have developed their Climate Transition Plan to set out plans to become a net zero business by 2045 and help their customers be net zero by 2050, while ensuring a fair and affordable transition for all.

Building a Just and Inclusive Economy

https://www.ceres.org/just-and-inclusive-economy

Ceres is a nonprofit organization transforming the economy to build a just and sustainable future for people and the planet. They work with the most influential capital market leaders to solve the world’s greatest sustainability challenges. Through their powerful networks and global collaborations of investors, companies and nonprofits, they drive action and inspire equitable market-based and policy solutions throughout the economy.

Ceres is dedicated to incorporating principles of a just and inclusive economy across all of their work. This includes incorporating just transition and equity issues into their investor and company engagements, partnerships, initiatives, and campaigns; building relationships with and elevating equity groups’ concerns in their policy work and policymaker convenings; updating the principles of the Ceres BICEP Network to include commitments to environmental justice; giving a platform and power to historically underrepresented voices; and efforts to diversify the participants at their annual conference and other events.

Climate Action 100+ (Founding member)

Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF)

https://ciff.org/priorities/climate-change/

@Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF)

The Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) is the world's largest philanthropic organisation that focuses specifically on improving children's lives. They work with a wide range of partners and, among other areas of work, have been funding action to address the threat of climate change for over 10 years and are one of the largest funders of climate change-related grants in the world with around $150m in annual spend. CIFF is committed to accelerating solutions that will mitigate climate change. They support international climate diplomacy and advocacy to ensure that leaders deliver on ambitious commitments to protect the planet. Through their litigation strategy, they fund organisations to tackle climate change by informing, implementing and enforcing laws and influencing policies.

The Children's Investment Fund Foundation's finance and business engagement seeks to redirect capital away from emissions intensive activities, whilst supporting a just transition and generating finance for a net-zero society, especially in emerging markets. They believe a climate-safe future promises energy security and sustainable jobs. CIFF believes that the economic recovery and Scotland’s just transition to net zero emissions by 2045 should be aligned and have published a set of recommendations to the Scottish Government to deliver a green economic recovery and a fair transition to net zero.

Responsible investment

https://www.churchofengland.org/about/leadership-and-governance/church-commissioners-england/how-we-invest/responsible-investment-4

The Church Commissioners support the Church of England’s work and mission, helping it to remain a Christian presence in every community. The Commissioners enable the Church to facilitate its growth, contribute to the common good and reimagine ministry through its sustainable approach to ethical and responsible investments. The Commissioners manage a £10.1bn investment fund. The money they make from those investments contributes to the cost of mission projects, dioceses in low-income areas, bishops, cathedrals, and pensions. The Church Commissioners also provide administrative support for the Church. They contribute about £300m every year to various parts of the Church of England, more than 15% of the Church’s annual running costs, and this makes them among the largest charitable givers in the UK.

The Church Commissioners for England has been engaging high carbon-emitting companies on the need for a Just Transition. This engagement has focussed on ensuring that companies make sure workers and communities are not left behind and are appropriately supported in the low carbon transition. Their discussions have been promising in terms of the level of consideration and foresight these companies are giving to the Just Transition, largely managed through existing processes.

Just Transition to an equal, clean, green London

Networks, Movements and Collaboration

https://www.citizensuk.org/campaigns/just-transition/

Citizens UK is a people power alliance of diverse local communities working together for the common good. Their mission is to develop local leaders, strengthen local organisations which are the lifeblood of their communities and make change. Their member communities are deeply rooted in their local areas. These schools, universities, churches, mosques, synagogues, parent groups, health trusts, charities and unions, are important civic institutions which connect every day to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Through the method of Community Organising they enable communities and local leaders to develop their voice and come together with the power and strategy to make real change.

A “Just Transition city” aims to ensure that new green policies benefit low-income communities, who face significant effects of climate change. We’re supporting efforts to make the city carbon-neutral by 2030 and ensure that the policies of a Green Transition prioritise low-income communities.

Climate Action 100+ Net Zero Company Benchmark

Networks, Movements and Collaboration

https://www.climateaction100.org/net-zero-company-benchmark/

Climate Action 100+ is an investor-led initiative to ensure the world’s largest corporate greenhouse gas emitters take necessary action on climate change.

The Climate Action 100+ Net Zero Company Benchmark has a draft indicator (Disclosure Indicator 9 - Just Transition) to encourage signatories to account for the imperatives of a just transition of the workforce and the creation of decent work and quality jobs in accordance with nationally defined development priorities.

Climate Change Committee (CCC)

Non-departmental public body

https://www.theccc.org.uk/

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) is an independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act 2008. Their purpose is to advise the UK and devolved governments on emissions targets and to report to Parliament on progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for and adapting to the impacts of climate change.

Covers 'just' elements of energy transition in reporting to parliament. Chapter 14 of the 2022 report covers public engagement and choices, fair funding and affordability, workers and skills, and adaptation.

Just Transition Initiative (JTI)

https://www.climateinvestmentfunds.org/topics/just-transition

CIF is one of the world's largest and most ambitious multilateral climate finance mechanisms for developing countries seeking to shift to low carbon and climate resilient development, and to accelerate climate action. Working in partnership with governments, the private sector, civil society, local communities, and six major multilateral development banks (MDBs), CIF provides highly competitive financing that reduces risk for investors, lowering barriers to piloting new technologies, scaling up proven solutions, opening up sustainable markets, and mobilizing private sector capital for climate action.

The Just Transition Initiative (JTI) (https://justtransitioninitiative.org/) is a partnership developed by the Energy Security & Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) to investigate how to achieve a just transition through the transformational change necessary to address climate change. The objective is to create a public platform of resources and guidance for a just transition in the context of climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.

Just Transition: A Framework for Change

Networks, Movements and Collaboration

https://climatejusticealliance.org/just-transition/

Climate Justice Alliance (CJA) formed in 2013 to create a new center of gravity in the climate movement by uniting frontline communities and organizations into a formidable force. Their translocal organizing strategy and mobilizing capacity is building a Just Transition away from extractive systems of production, consumption and political oppression, and towards resilient, regenerative and equitable economies. They believe that the process of transition must place race, gender and class at the center of the solutions equation in order to make it a truly Just Transition.

Climate Justice Alliance (CJA) formed in 2013 to create a new center of gravity in the climate movement by uniting frontline communities and organizations into a formidable force. Their translocal organizing strategy and mobilizing capacity is building a Just Transition away from extractive systems of production, consumption and political oppression, and towards resilient, regenerative and equitable economies. They believe that the process of transition must place race, gender and class at the center of the solutions equation in order to make it a truly Just Transition.

Frameworks, Disclosures and Tools

https://climatepolicyradar.org/about

Climate Policy Radar is a climate AI startup that builds tools that open up the messy black box of climate laws, policies and case law globally, helping decision-makers design more effective climate change strategies.

By supporting evidence-based laws and policies, Climate Policy Radar's vision is to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon, resilient and just world.

Think Tank / Research Network

https://climatestrategies.org/just-transition/

Climate Strategies works at the science-policy interface, advancing climate policy through meaningful interactions between decision-makers and researchers across Europe and internationally. They are an international, not-for-profit research network with an expansive network of world-leading researchers as members.

Climate Strategies works at the science-policy interface, advancing climate policy through meaningful interactions between decision-makers and researchers across Europe and internationally. They are an international, not-for-profit research network with an expansive network of world-leading researchers as members.

Confederation of British Industry (CBI)

Race to Zero: Driving the UK's Sustainable Future

https://www.cbi.org.uk/our-campaigns/race-to-zero-delivering-the-uk-s-sustainable-future/

The Confederation of British Industry is a UK business organization, which in total claims to speak for 190,000 businesses, this is made up of around 1,500 direct members and 188,500 non-members.

Comments on transition to Net Zero more generally: What the CBI is calling for: Driving this fundamental change across all sectors of the economy requires immediate action from business and government. Business must commit to decarbonisation and government must support the transition by delivering strategies and providing detailed policy frameworks to get the UK on track to reach the target. With this collaboration, the UK will be poised to become global leaders in the race to net zero.

A Just Transition to Net Zero: The 'Fairness Principles' (CBI, FSB, MakeUK, IoD, BCC)

Council for Inclusive Capitalism (CIC)

Just Energy Transition Framework

Networks, Movements and Collaboration

Co-ordinating global efforts

https://www.inclusivecapitalism.com/just-energy-transition-home/

The Council for Inclusive Capitalism is a global movement of leaders doing business in ways that benefit people, communities, and the planet. Council members are business leaders from around the world—whether of a small community business or international conglomerate—who put forth commitments to enlightened business actions necessary for fairer, more dynamic economies and societies.

The Council, together with seven international, energy-intensive companies and investors, developed a hub of resources, including a guiding framework/guiding principles for a just energy transition.

BP and BCG (JET Framework)

Croydon Climate Crisis Commission

Local climate commission

https://www.croydonclimate.org.uk/

The Croydon Climate Crisis Commission was formed from a partnership between Croydon Council and the New Economics Foundation and it is part of the wider Place-Based Climate Action Network (PCAN). The Commission’s primary purpose is to drive rapid reductions in the carbon emissions from activities in the Borough of Croydon, targeting carbon neutral by 2030. Critically, the Commission aims to ensure the transition to zero carbon happens in a fair way, providing good quality jobs, improving wellbeing, and reducing inequality. In March 2021, the Commission submitted its final report to Croydon Council, which concludes the Commission's work. The Croydon Climate Crisis Commission is part of the Place-Based Climate Action Network (PCAN).

The Croydon Climate Crisis Commission was formed from a partnership between Croydon Council and the New Economics Foundation and it is part of the wider Place-Based Climate Action Network (PCAN). The Commission’s primary purpose is to drive rapid reductions in the carbon emissions from activities in the Borough of Croydon, targeting carbon neutral by 2030. Critically, the Commission aims to ensure the transition to zero carbon happens in a fair way, providing good quality jobs, improving wellbeing, and reducing inequality. In March 2021, the Commission submitted its final report to Croydon Council, which concludes the Commission's work. The Croydon Climate Crisis Commission is part of the Place-Based Climate Action Network (PCAN).

https://www2.deloitte.com/uk/en/pages/energy-and-resources/articles/global-energy-transition-trends-2022.html

Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services. Deloitte currently has approximately 330,000 people in more than 150 countries and territories. Their culture and purpose - to make an impact that matters - is shared by their member firms all over the world.

The results of the Reuters Events and Deloitte Global Energy Transition Trends 2022 survey reflect the responses from over 2,800 professionals across corporates of all sectors, sizes and geographies, to shine a light on the most pressing issues.

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ)

Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener

Government department

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/net-zero-strategy

@Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is focused on the energy portfolio from the former Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Its responsibilities include: delivering security of energy supply, ensuring properly functioning energy markets, encouraging greater energy efficiency, and seizing the opportunities of net zero to lead the world in new green industries.

Making sure the UK ends its contribution to global warming by 2050 is a core part of the Department’s work. Following the publication of the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan, the Energy White Paper and the Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy, it will work across government to drive the Green Industrial Revolution. Their ambitious domestic action plan will create growth and jobs in clean technologies, infrastructure and energy in the 4 nations of the UK. They also provide strong global leadership and set an example to accelerate international climate action.

Doncaster Climate and Biodiversity Emergency Commission

Local climate commission

https://www.teamdoncaster.org.uk/environment-and-climate

Doncaster Climate and Biodiversity Emergency Commission aims to deliver its contribution to the regional, national and international effort to tackle the climate change emergency, creating a stronger economy, a sustainable natural and built environment, and a better quality of life for residents and for future generations. It promotes carbon- and cost-effective, socially acceptable interventions and behaviour changes that are fair and inclusive, with a focus on livelihoods, good jobs, developing skills, and improving our environment, our health and our well-being. When jobs change through the transition, the Commission believes in helping those who are affected with protection and security. The Commission wants to build stronger neighbourhoods and communities that are more sustainable and resilient to climate change, ensuring that no one is left behind and that there is a ‘just transition’.

Doncaster Climate and Biodiversity Emergency Commission aims to deliver its contribution to the regional, national and international effort to tackle the climate change emergency, creating a stronger economy, a sustainable natural and built environment, and a better quality of life for residents and for future generations. It promotes carbon- and cost-effective, socially acceptable interventions and behaviour changes that are fair and inclusive, with a focus on livelihoods, good jobs, developing skills, and improving our environment, our health and our well-being. When jobs change through the transition, the Commission believes in helping those who are affected with protection and security. The Commission wants to build stronger neighbourhoods and communities that are more sustainable and resilient to climate change, ensuring that no one is left behind and that there is a ‘just transition’.

https://www.eonenergy.com/about-us/our-energy-transition.html

E.ON SE is a European electric utility company based in Essen, Germany. It runs one of the world's largest investor-owned electric utility service providers.

At E.ON – and across all their UK divisions, including E.ON Next and nPower Business Solutions – they are playing their part in leading the energy transition to help the UK meet its target of being carbon neutral by 2050 as it move away from fossil fuels as an energy source to renewable electricity and low-carbon energy solutions. The 'On course for net zero' report discusses JET on Page 17: https://www.eon.com/content/dam/eon/eon-com/eon-com-assets/documents/sustainability/en/tcfd/EON_2021_On_course_for_net_zero.pdf

Just transition: From Strategy to Actions

https://www.edf.fr/en/the-edf-group/taking-action-as-a-responsible-company/corporate-social-responsibility/just-transition

EDF Energy is a British integrated energy company, wholly owned by the French state owned EDF, with operations spanning electricity generation and the sale of natural gas and electricity to homes and businesses throughout the United Kingdom.

EDF's raison d'être is based on four pillars whose interconnections ensure that their net-zero pathway is for and with the people. Their definition of the just transition is about placing people at the center stage and focusing on the wellbeing of all their stakeholders.

Edinburgh Climate Commission (ECC)

Local climate commission

https://www.edinburghclimate.org.uk/

Edinburgh Climate Commission is an independent group working together to accelerate climate action and impact in Edinburgh. The Commission was launched in February 2020 and aims to: Identify and address the challenges critical to Edinburgh meeting its climate targets; Provide independent, expert and authoritative advice to support the city's transition to net zero emissions by 2030; Catalyse action, challenge the city's decision makers and convene stakeholders; Act as a forum where organisations can exchange ideas, research findings, information and best practice on carbon reduction and climate resilience. They are chaired by Dr Sam Gardner, Head of Climate Change and Sustainability at Scottish Power and made up of 15 people with experience of working in climate change and sustainability. The work of the Commission is co-sponsored by the City of Edinburgh Council and the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute at the University of Edinburgh. They are also part of the Place-based Climate Action Network (PCAN).

Edinburgh Climate Commission is an independent group working together to accelerate climate action and impact in Edinburgh. The Commission was launched in February 2020 and aims to: Identify and address the challenges critical to Edinburgh meeting its climate targets; Provide independent, expert and authoritative advice to support the city's transition to net zero emissions by 2030; Catalyse action, challenge the city's decision makers and convene stakeholders; Act as a forum where organisations can exchange ideas, research findings, information and best practice on carbon reduction and climate resilience. They are chaired by Dr Sam Gardner, Head of Climate Change and Sustainability at Scottish Power and made up of 15 people with experience of working in climate change and sustainability. The work of the Commission is co-sponsored by the City of Edinburgh Council and the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute at the University of Edinburgh. They are also part of the Place-based Climate Action Network (PCAN).

Just Transformations programme

Think Tank / Research Network

https://www.climate-kic.org/programmes/deep-demonstrations/just-transitions-of-heavy-industry-regions/publications/

EIT Climate-KIC is a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC), working to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon, climate-resilient society. Supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, they identify and support innovation that helps society mitigate and adapt to climate change. They believe that a decarbonised, sustainable economy is not only necessary to prevent catastrophic climate change, but presents a wealth of opportunities for business and society.

Climate, social, economic and democratic justice as well as inclusivity are vital to the success of rapid structural change. Their ambition is to build a movement to prove that such just transformations are indeed possible across Europe to achieve democratic and inclusive transformations of whole regions. The movement will put the voices of citizens, workers and young people at the core of regional economic transformation.

Just Transition stories and Digital Innovation community map

Frameworks, Disclosures and Tools

https://justtransformation.climate-kic.org/map

The map is a project by EIT Climate-KIC and combines statistical datasets for all European regions with Stories of Just Transition. Stories can connect with each others, and so can the institutions and people behind them, virtually on this platform and physically during the Innovating for a Just Transition in Europe workshop.

The map combines statistical datasets for all European regions with Stories of Just Transition. Stories can connect with each others, and so can the institutions and people behind them, virtually on this platform and physically during the Innovating for a Just Transition in Europe workshop.

https://www.enelgreenpower.com/learning-hub/energy-transition/just-transition

Enel Green Power S.p.A. is an Italian multinational renewable energy corporation, headquartered in Rome. The company was formed as a subsidiary of the power generation firm Enel in December 2008.

The energy transition is vital to saving the planet from the effects of climate change. But anyone who thinks it will only benefit the environment is very much mistaken. Of course, renewable sources and electrification do reduce pollution and improve air quality (even in terms of e-mobility alone), but the paradigm shift involved in the energy transition also affords a huge opportunity to boost economic well-being, employment growth, and the social development of the communities involved. The evolution of renewable technologies goes hand in glove with the creation of completely new green jobs, while the decommissioning of the old coal-fueled power stations can be accompanied by retraining technicians and operational staff who may then be re-employed in other sectors. The battle against energy poverty in many areas of the planet and investments that will help guarantee access to clean energy for all are another important development opportunity for local communities. The important thing is that the energy transition should be inclusive and must not leave anyone behind. It has to be a just transition, in other words.

https://www.energyinst.org/about

The Energy Institute (EI) is the chartered professional membership body for people who work across the world of energy. Their purpose is creating a better energy future for their members and society by accelerating a just global energy transition to net zero.

The EI help accelerate a just transition to net zero by attracting, developing and equipping the diverse future energy workforce; informing energy decision-making through convening expertise and advice; and enabling industry and consumers to make energy lower carbon, safer and more efficient.

Energy Networks Association (ENA)

Unlocking Net Zero through the UK’s energy networks

https://www.energynetworks.org/campaigns/net-zero

Energy Networks Association represents the companies which operate the electricity wires, gas pipes and energy system in the UK and Ireland. They help their members meet the challenge of delivering electricity and gas to communities across the UK and Ireland safely, sustainably and reliably. Their members include every major electricity and gas network operator in the UK and Ireland, independent operators, National Grid ESO which operates the electricity system in Great Britain and National Grid which operates the gas system in Great Britain. Their affiliate membership also includes companies with an interest in energy, including Heathrow Airport and Network Rail.

Climate change is the defining issue of our time and the energy networks are playing a vital role in delivering the UK's 2050 and 2045 net-zero emissions targets. We are delivering the Prime Minister's Ten Point Plan. The Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan for climate action was the most significant policy intervention for the energy industry in a decade, and the UK’s energy networks are the foundation on which it is delivered.

https://www.ombudsman-services.org/sectors/energy

Energy Ombudsman are approved by Ofgem - the UK gas and electricity regulator - to independently handle disputes between consumers and energy suppliers. They have more than 450 energy providers signed up to their scheme.

Energy Ombudsman are approved by Ofgem - the UK gas and electricity regulator - to independently handle disputes between consumers and energy suppliers. They have more than 450 energy providers signed up to their scheme.

https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/

The Energy Saving Trust is an independent organisation working to address the climate emergency and move towards a smart, decarbonised, decentralised energy system. They provide leadership and expertise to deliver a zero carbon society and work with individuals, business, communities and governments to save energy and reduce carbon emissions.

The Energy Saving Trust supports householders and communities to make better energy choices, enabling them to play their part in building a sustainable, energy efficient future.

https://www.energy-uk.org.uk/insights/uk-energy/

Energy UK is the trade association for the energy industry with over 100 members spanning every aspect of the energy sector – from established FTSE 100 companies right through to new, growing suppliers and generators, which now make up over half of their membership.

No targeted JET description

Think Tank / Research Network

https://www.energyrev.org.uk/outputs/academic-outputs/skills-deployment-for-a-just-net-zero-energy-transition/

EnergyREV is a consortium of academics with the multi-disciplinary expertise to address these questions, identify evidence to inform change in both the UK and internationally and provide new tools and insights to accelerate the delivery and roll-out of these systems. Through its multidisciplinary, built in from the start, as well as through its strong links to the wider local energy community, EnergyREV will become one of the most significant international academic programmes delivering research to accelerate the uptake, value and impact of Smart Local Energy Systems. EnergyREV is one of the three key components of the UK Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund’s Prospering from the Energy Revolution (PFER) programme.

EnergyREV is a consortium of academics with the multi-disciplinary expertise to address these questions, identify evidence to inform change in both the UK and internationally and provide new tools and insights to accelerate the delivery and roll-out of these systems. Through its multidisciplinary, built in from the start, as well as through its strong links to the wider local energy community, EnergyREV will become one of the most significant international academic programmes delivering research to accelerate the uptake, value and impact of Smart Local Energy Systems. EnergyREV is one of the three key components of the UK Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund’s Prospering from the Energy Revolution (PFER) programme.

JUST Initiative (https://www.eni.com/en-IT/just-transition/just-sustainable-path.html)

https://www.eni.com/en-IT/just-transition.html

Eni S.p.A. is an Italian multinational oil and gas company headquartered in Rome. Eni engages in oil and natural gas exploration, field development and production, as well as in the supply, trading and shipping of natural gas, LNG, electricity and fuels.

Eni is committed to an energy transition that is socially fair and that, through tangible solutions, preserves the environment and provides everyone with access to the energy they need.

Essex Climate Action Commission

Local climate commission

https://www.essexclimate.org.uk/

The Essex Climate Action Commission is an independent body set up by Essex County Council to advise on how best to tackle the climate challenge and become a net zero emissions county. The Commission consists of over 30 commissioners, each with varying backgrounds across the public, private and third sectors, as well as academia. The Essex Climate Action Commission aims to 1) Identify ways where the county can mitigate the effects of climate change, improve air quality, reduce waste across Essex and increase the amount of green infrastructure and biodiversity in the county and 2) Explore how to attract investment in natural capital and low carbon growth. They will do this by drawing on in-house expertise, commissioning research and forming new external partnerships. The Essex Climate Action Commission is part of the Place-based Climate Action Network (PCAN).

The Essex Climate Action Commission is an independent body set up by Essex County Council to advise on how best to tackle the climate challenge and become a net zero emissions county. The Commission consists of over 30 commissioners, each with varying backgrounds across the public, private and third sectors, as well as academia. The Essex Climate Action Commission will 1) Identify ways where the county can mitigate the effects of climate change, improve air quality, reduce waste across Essex and increase the amount of green infrastructure and biodiversity in the county and 2) Explore how we attract investment in natural capital and low carbon growth. They will do this by drawing on in-house expertise, commissioning research and forming new external partnerships. The Essex Climate Action Commission is part of the Place-based Climate Action Network (PCAN).

Frameworks, Disclosures and Tools

https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/funding/just-transition-fund/just-transition-platform/about_en

The Just Transition Platform (JTP) is the key tool to help EU Member States and regions unlock support available through the Just Transition Mechanism (JTM). It ensures that all stakeholders have the guidance, information and knowledge they need to support Europe's just transition to a sustainable, climate-neutral economy.

The Just Transition Platform (JTP) is the key tool to help EU Member States and regions unlock support available through the Just Transition Mechanism (JTM). It ensures that all stakeholders have the guidance, information and knowledge they need to support Europe's just transition to a sustainable, climate-neutral economy.

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

EBRD Just Transition Initiative

https://www.ebrd.com/what-we-do/just-transition-initiative

The EBRD is owned by 71 countries, as well as the European Union and the European Investment Bank. Each shareholder is represented on the Board of Governors, which has overall authority over the Bank. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invests in changing lives. Through their projects, business services and involvement in high-level policy reform, they are doing more than ever before across three continents.

The EBRD’s just transition initiative aims to ensure the benefits of a green economy transition are shared, while protecting vulnerable countries, regions and people from falling behind.

Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)

https://www.fsb.org.uk/resource-report/accelerating-progress.html

The Federation of Small Businesses is a UK business organisation representing small and medium-sized businesses, offering not for profit small business advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice in UK government.

A just transition through the lens of a small business: If the UK is to reach its net zero targets, then we must establish a net zero economy. However, to create a net zero economy across the UK, small businesses once again will have to go further and do more. Yet they will only be able to do this if they have adequate support from governments across the UK, and their local authorities. Too often, mixed and poorly-targeted messaging in an already confusing landscape has undermined both the environmental and economic benefits of some of these changes to small businesses. A “one size fits all” approach to messaging, or policy, will no longer suffice.

A Just Transition to Net Zero: The 'Fairness Principles' (CBI, FSB, MakeUK, IoD, BCC)

Financing a Just Transition Alliance (list of members in separate tab) (FJTA)

Networks, Movements and Collaboration

https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/financing-a-just-transition/#:~:text=In%20November%202020%2C%20over%2040,Just%20Transition%20Alliance%20(FJTA).&text=The%20objective%20of%20FJTA%20is,sector%20into%20real%20world%20impact.

@Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change & the Environment

In November 2020, over 40 banks, investors and financial institutions joined forces with universities and trade unions to launch the UK’s Financing a Just Transition Alliance (FJTA). The objective of FJTA is to translate the growing commitment to a just transition across the financial sector into real world impact. This means delivering the UK’s climate goals in ways that provide positive social results in terms of workers and communities and leave no-one behind.

In November 2020, over 40 banks, investors and financial institutions joined forces with universities and trade unions to launch the UK’s Financing a Just Transition Alliance (FJTA). The objective of FJTA is to translate the growing commitment to a just transition across the financial sector into real world impact. This means delivering the UK’s climate goals in ways that provide positive social results in terms of workers and communities and leave no-one behind.

The Local Just Transition Challenge

Networks, Movements and Collaboration

https://www.forumforthefuture.org/the-local-just-transition-challenge

Forum for the Future is a leading international sustainability non-profit. For over 25 years they have been working in partnership with business, governments and civil society to accelerate the shift toward a sustainable future. Whether climate change, poverty, malnutrition or civil unrest, they believe the world today is facing complex challenges because fundamental systems are no longer fit for purpose. They specialise in addressing critical global challenges by catalysing change in key systems, from food to apparel, energy to shipping. They do this by convening transformational collaborations to drive change, by partnering with organisations to help them lead by example, and by building a global community of trailblazers and change makers.

Forum for the Future is a leading international sustainability non-profit. For over 25 years they have been working in partnership with business, governments and civil society to accelerate the shift toward a sustainable future. Whether climate change, poverty, malnutrition or civil unrest, they believe the world today is facing complex challenges because fundamental systems are no longer fit for purpose. They specialise in addressing critical global challenges by catalysing change in key systems, from food to apparel, energy to shipping. They do this by convening transformational collaborations to drive change, by partnering with organisations to help them lead by example, and by building a global community of trailblazers and change makers.

Future-Fit Business Benchmark

Frameworks, Disclosures and Tools

https://futurefitbusiness.org/benchmark/

Future-Fit Foundation exists to help business build a better world. The Future-Fit Business Benchmark is a free methodology that helps companies set the right ambitions and make better decisions in pursuit of a flourishing future for all by helping to guide, measure and report on real progress.

Future-Fit Foundation's vision is a Future-Fit Society – one which protects the possibility that humans and other life will flourish on Earth forever, by being environmentally restorative, socially just and economically inclusive.

Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ)

Networks, Movements and Collaboration

https://www.gfanzero.com/

@Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ)

The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero was launched by UN Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance Mark Carney and the COP26 Presidency to unite net-zero financial sector-specific alliances from across the globe into one industry-wide strategic alliance. Bringing together existing and new net-zero finance initiatives in one sector-wide coalition, GFANZ provides a forum for leading financial institutions to accelerate the transition to a net-zero global economy. GFANZ is focused on broadening, deepening and raising net-zero ambitions across the financial system and demonstrating firms’ collective commitments to supporting companies and countries to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.

GFANZ has published recommendations and guidance on financial institutions' Net Zero transition plans. This includes a statement that institutions should consider articulating: overarching principles, such as just transition or intersection with other climate topics (e.g. climate-related financial risk, adaptation, and resilience).

Frameworks, Disclosures and Tools

Disclosures and benchmarking

https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

The Global Reporting Initiative is the independent, international organization that helps businesses and other organizations take responsibility for their impacts, by providing them with the global common language to communicate those impacts. We provide the world’s most widely used standards for sustainability reporting – the GRI Standards. The GRI's new Sector Standards enable more consistent reporting on sector-specific impacts, including the Sector Standard for Oil and Gas and the Sector Standard for Coal.

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https://www.gmb.org.uk/

GMB is a trade union that represents all workers. They have over 500,000 members who work too. Our members work in full-time jobs, part-time jobs or are working while they study. / With over 500,000 members across Britain working across public services and in private companies, and tens of thousands of trained reps and hundreds of staff. GMB negotiates with employers on behalf of their members and campaigns for better jobs, better rights and better workplace policies. They believe together they have the power to make a real difference.

GMB backs the principles of the 'just transition' on energy and believes that a just transition means that as we move to a lower carbon world, it must be the workers and their communities most affected by the change who set the priorities and lead the debate. GMB has called for honest dialogue between the labour and environmental movements to defend jobs and influence Government policy as the country pursues its ‘net zero’ targets.

Grantham Research Institute at the London School of Economics (LSE GRI)

Investing in a Just Transition Initiative - https://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/investing-in-a-just-transition-global-project - (Nick Robins, Professor in Practice for Sustainable Finance)

https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/research-areas/transition-to-zero/

@Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change & the Environment

The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment was established by the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2008 to create a world-leading centre for policy-relevant research and training on climate change and the environment, bringing together international expertise on economics, finance, geography, the environment, international development and political economy.

The pursuit of ‘zero emissions growth’ offers the opportunity for economies to expand and develop while still protecting the environment. Without action, the expanding world economy will emit levels of carbon dioxide that leave little hope of halting climate change. An important component of their research is to better understand the economic, technological, behavioural and institutional factors that will assist the transition to zero emissions growth. This research includes analysis of the transition to low-carbon energy systems, strategic interactions and interdependencies between firms in green industrial networks, changes to dietary habits and the governance mechanisms at the local, national and international level.

University of Leeds (collaborator on Just Transition Job Tracker), FJTA (founder and member), PRI, ITUC, IRI (Con/aauthors: Climate change and the just transition: A guide for investor action), CCCEP (Con/adirector)

Networks, Movements and Collaboration

https://www.greenfinanceinstitute.co.uk/about-us/

To achieve the transition to an inclusive, net-zero carbon and climate-resilient economy, both public and private finance is needed. The Green Finance Institute was established in 2019 as a direct response to a key policy recommendation made by the industry-led Green Finance Taskforce to the UK Government in March 2018. Sitting at the nexus of the public and private sectors, the Green Finance Institute convenes and leads sectoral coalitions of global experts, that identify and unlock barriers to investment towards impactful, real-economy outcomes, to benefit the environment, society, and business. They are an independent, commercially focused organisation backed by government and led by bankers. They are fuelled by science and data and propelled by the creativity and ingenuity of the finance sector. They design, develop and launch portfolios of scalable financial solutions that accelerate sector-specific transitions to a low-carbon future.

To achieve the transition to an inclusive, net-zero carbon and climate-resilient economy, both public and private finance is needed. The Green Finance Institute was established in 2019 as a direct response to a key policy recommendation made by the industry-led Green Finance Taskforce to the UK Government in March 2018. Sitting at the nexus of the public and private sectors, the Green Finance Institute convenes and leads sectoral coalitions of global experts, that identify and unlock barriers to investment towards impactful, real-economy outcomes, to benefit the environment, society, and business. They are an independent, commercially focused organisation backed by government and led by bankers. They are fuelled by science and data and propelled by the creativity and ingenuity of the finance sector. They design, develop and launch portfolios of scalable financial solutions that accelerate sector-specific transitions to a low-carbon future.

Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP)

Think Tank / Research Network

https://www.greengrowthknowledge.org/

The Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP) is a global community of policy, business, and finance professionals and organisations committed to collaboratively generating, managing, and sharing knowledge on the transition to an inclusive green economy. The GGKP's three knowledge platforms - the Green Policy Platform, Green Industry Platform, and Green Finance Platform – offer quick and easy access to the latest research, case studies, guidance, and tools to empower policy makers and advisors, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and banks, insurance, and investment firms to make evidence-based decisions about how to green their operations.

The Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP) is a global community of policy, business, and finance professionals and organisations committed to collaboratively generating, managing, and sharing knowledge on the transition to an inclusive green economy. The GGKP's three knowledge platforms - the Green Policy Platform, Green Industry Platform, and Green Finance Platform – offer quick and easy access to the latest research, case studies, guidance, and tools to empower policy makers and advisors, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and banks, insurance, and investment firms to make evidence-based decisions about how to green their operations.

Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol)

Frameworks, Disclosures and Tools

Disclosures and benchmarking

https://ghgprotocol.org/

@Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol)

GHG Protocol establishes comprehensive global standardized frameworks to measure and manage greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from private and public sector operations, value chains and mitigation actions.

No targeted JET description

Networks, Movements and Collaboration

https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/challenges/just-transition/

Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Their vision is a greener, healthier and more peaceful planet, one that can sustain life for generations to come. They are independent and don’t accept any funding from governments, corporations or political parties – their work is funded by ordinary people. That means they are free to confront governments and corporations responsible for the destruction of the natural world and push for real change. They do this by investigating, documenting and exposing the causes of environmental destruction. They work to bring about change by lobbying, consumer pressure and mobilising members of the general public. They take peaceful direct action to protect the Earth and promote solutions for a green and peaceful future.

There are three essential ingredients to make a just transition work. The first is collaboration. National and regional governments need to work closely with local authorities, workers, unions, employers and other stakeholders [...] The second ingredient is a local approach. No two places are the same, and all the most successful economic transitions have had a clear vision for their specific region [...] The third ingredient is money. These groups need proper funding and power, so the communities affected can genuinely shape what happens, and get the support they need.

Initiative for Responsible Investment

https://iri.hks.harvard.edu/just-transition

The Initiative for Responsible Investment at the Hauser Institute for Civil Society supports the social purpose of finance through research and multi-stakeholder dialogue, with the goal of catalyzing leadership and action that creates long-term, values-driven wealth. The IRI serves as an applied research center to advance the field on fundamental issues and theories underlying the ability of financial markets to promote wealth creation across asset classes, while creating a stronger society and a healthier environment. The IRI accomplishes its mission by developing and presenting original research, providing a platform for dialogue, and taking practical action around issues of importance to the responsible investment community.

The IRI has an 'Investing in a Just Transition Initiative' which has generated a number of JET-related resources, including 'The Just Transition: An Investor Guide'.

LSE GRI, PRI, ITUC (Con/aauthors: Climate change and the just transition: A guide for investor action)

Networks, Movements and Collaboration

https://www.impactinvest.org.uk/publications/just-transition-in-emerging-markets/

The Impact Investing Institute was launched in 2019 with a simple mission: to accelerate the growth and improve the effectiveness of the impact investing market in the UK and internationally. They want to see more capital contributing to the well-being of people and the planet – as set out in the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. They are an independent, non-profit organisation, which brought together two influential initiatives: the Government’s Taskforce for Growing a Culture of Social Impact Investing in the UK and the UK National Advisory Board on Impact Investing. Their core team works alongside a number of Lead Experts providing pro-bono specialist support in their fields of expertise. Their board and advisory council include senior leaders with extensive experience in the financial services industry, social investment, policy-making and the voluntary sector.

A global consensus is emerging that to be sustained and successful, this transition needs to be socially inclusive. Capital will need to be invested in ways that support a Just Transition towards a Net Zero world that is fair and beneficial for all – including the delivery of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Impact Investing Institude has substantial information on priority areas for action regarding what is needed to mobilise more capital for a just transition

Impact Management Platform (IMP)

Frameworks, Disclosures and Tools

https://impactmanagementplatform.org/

The Impact Management Platform website supports practitioners to manage their sustainability impacts – including the impacts of their investments – by clarifying the actions of impact management and explaining how standards and guidance can be used together to enable a complete impact management practice.

Though not JET specific, the platform is invaluable in pointing to the frameworks and resources that bring together measurement of social and environmental impact together, a key component of JET.

Steering committee: IFC, OECD, UNDP, UNEP FI and UNGC, with OECD and UNEP FI

Networks, Movements and Collaboration

https://www.impact-taskforce.com/workstreams/workstream-b/

The Impact Taskforce (ITF) is a global initiative formed out of the belief that economies today are not meeting the needs of people and planet. It is a private-sector-led, independent body partly funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The ITF unites global leaders from the worlds of business, public policy, and the social sector to tackle intractable challenges and illuminate the path forward. They seek to ensure all businesses and investors have the tools to make and measure their impact and they advise on what is needed to mobilise private capital for public good at scale and with harmonised impact transparency and integrity.

The current momentum moving capital towards impact needs to be accelerated if we are to achieve a transition to a Net-Zero world in which no one is left behind. Mobilising more 'traditional’ capital towards this end is the day's challenge. While climate finance has galvanised attention, there is a growing consensus that a single focus on environment is insufficient. Addressing the socio-economic consequences of climate change will be essential to achieving Net Zero. ITF believe a Just Transition approach, focusing on our planet and its people, and empowering local communities, is needed.

https://www.inclusivecapitalism.com/organization/inclusive-capital-partners/

Inclusive Capital Partners is a highly engaged long-term investment management firm based in San Francisco in pursuit of a healthy planet and the health of its inhabitants. Since 2020, the firm has identified and invested in companies that offer compelling value propositions and generate measurable positive impact on the environment and society. This, Inclusive Capital Partners believes, drives superior long-term financial returns. By actively partnering with management – often from inside the boardroom – on focused, company-specific environmental and social metrics, Inclusive Capital Partners commits to making business models more sustainable.

Inclusive Capital Partners is a highly engaged long-term investment management firm based in San Francisco in pursuit of a healthy planet and the health of its inhabitants. Since 2020, the firm has identified and invested in companies that offer compelling value propositions and generate measurable positive impact on the environment and society. This, Inclusive Capital Partners believes, drives superior long-term financial returns. By actively partnering with management – often from inside the boardroom – on focused, company-specific environmental and social metrics, Inclusive Capital Partners commits to making business models more sustainable.

https://www.industriall-union.org/what-we-do/future-of-work/industry-40

IndustriALL Global Union represents 50 million workers in 140 countries in the mining, energy and manufacturing sectors and is a force in global solidarity taking up the fight for better working conditions and trade union rights around the world.

IndustriALL Global Union run a number of campaigns related to securing a just transition across a number of sectors, including the energy sector.

https://www.iod.com/resources/environment-and-sustainability/

The IoD has been at the heart of business since its formation in 1903. The Royal Charter, awarded in 1906, charged the IoD with promoting free enterprise, lobbying government and setting standards for corporate governance. Today, they remain the authority on entrepreneurialism, professionalism in business and good governance in the UK and beyond.

A just transition through the lense of a company director: Focus on the business impacts of energy transition that Directors might be facing

A Just Transition to Net Zero: The 'Fairness Principles' (CBI, FSB, MakeUK, IoD, BCC)

Institute of Human Rights and Business (IHRB)

Just Transitions programme

Think Tank / Research Network

https://www.ihrb.org/focus-areas/just-transitions/

Founded in 2009, IHRB is the leading international think tank on business and human rights. IHRB’s mission is to shape policy, advance practice, and strengthen accountability in order to make respect for human rights part of everyday business.

IHRB's Just Transitions programme seeks to contribute to a wider understanding of just transitions through research and testing effective approaches for companies and governments to integrate the voices and concerns of those impacted in climate-related policy and action at every level. Their foundational report, Just Transitions for All: Business, Human Rights and Climate Action, set out the benefits of an approach that considers all the salient rights of workers and communities affected by transitions, as well as communities facing the impacts of climate change.

Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market

Frameworks, Disclosures and Tools

https://icvcm.org/the-core-carbon-principles/

@The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM)

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (Integrity Council) is an independent governance body for the voluntary carbon market. Their purpose is to ensure the voluntary carbon market accelerates a just transition to 1.5ºC. They do this by setting and enforcing definitive global threshold standards, drawing on the best science and expertise available, so high-quality carbon credits channel finance towards genuine and additional greenhouse gas reductions and removals that go above and beyond what can otherwise be achieved, and contribute to climate resilient development.

The Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) and Assessment Framework (AF) will set new threshold standards for high-quality carbon credits, provide guidance on how to apply the CCPs, and define which carbon-crediting programs and methodology types are CCP-eligible. The standards are being developed by the Integrity Council’s Expert Panel which is made up of twelve leading carbon market experts with long-standing experience in the environmental and social integrity of carbon markets, supported by eleven subject matter experts in topics ranging from carbon sequestration science to the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs). The Core Carbon Principles and Assessment Framework will be issued in Q4 2022, following a public consultation launching in July.

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

Think Tank / Research Network

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. The main activity of the IPCC is the preparation of reports assessing the state of knowledge of climate change. The IPCC was created to provide policymakers with regular scientific assessments on climate change, its implications and potential future risks, as well as to put forward adaptation and mitigation options. The IPCC is divided into three Working Groups and a Task Force. Working Group I deals with The Physical Science Basis of Climate Change, Working Group II with Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability and Working Group III with Mitigation of Climate Change.

The IPCC Working Group II (WGII) assesses the impacts of climate change, from a world-wide to a regional view of ecosystems and biodiversity, and of humans and their diverse societies, cultures and settlements. It considers their vulnerabilities and the capacities and limits of these natural and human systems to adapt to climate change and thereby reduce climate-associated risks together with options for creating a sustainable future for all through an equitable and integrated approach to mitigation and adaptation efforts at all scales.

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

https://iccwbo.org/global-insights/sustainability-and-climate-action/

International Chamber of Commerce is the voice of world business championing the global economy as a force for economic growth, job creation and prosperity. It is the largest, most representative business organization in the world. Its over 45 million members in over 100 countries have interests spanning every sector of private enterprise

As they work to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement, it will be necessary for all society’s stakeholders to set a sustainable path for communities, workers and the climate that leaves no one behind.

International Energy Agency (IEA)

Our Energy Future: The Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions

https://www.iea.org/programmes/our-inclusive-energy-future

The IEA is at the heart of global dialogue on energy, providing authoritative analysis, data, policy recommendations, and real-world solutions to help countries provide secure and sustainable energy for all. The IEA was created in 1974 to help co-ordinate a collective response to major disruptions in the supply of oil. While oil security this remains a key aspect of their work, the IEA has evolved and expanded significantly since its foundation. IEA analysis is built upon a foundation of activities and focus areas including data and statistics, training, innovation and international cooperation.

Our Energy Future: The Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions was established on 26 January 2021. The commission currently has 30 members and brings together government leaders, ministers and prominent thinkers. The commission’s meetings resulted in key recommendations (https://www.iea.org/reports/recommendations-of-the-global-commission-on-people-centred-clean-energy-transitions) in advance of COP26.

International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)

Think Tank / Research Network

https://www.iisd.org/topics/just-transition

@International Institute for Sustainable Development

IISD is an award-winning independent think tank working to fulfill a bold commitment: to create a world where people and the planet thrive. Their mission is to accelerate solutions for a stable climate, sustainable resources, and fair economies. Among other areas of work, they support clean and just energy transitions by developing evidence, advocating, working with partners, and directly advising governments in Canada and in large emerging economies around the world.

IISD believe energy transitions are about people: the ones who make the decisions and the ones affected by those decisions. A "just transition" approach ensures that the affected people are considered by those making decisions. Early action on a just transition can minimize the negative impacts and maximize positive opportunities. They see just transition not as a fixed set of rules, but a vision and a process based on dialogue and an agenda shared by workers, industry, and governments that need to be negotiated and implemented in their geographical, political, cultural, and social contexts. It is implemented with a set of guiding principles, such as the International Labour Organization's guidelines for a just transition.

International Labour Organisation (ILO)

Climate Action for Jobs Initiative

https://www.climateaction4jobs.org/

The International Labour Organization is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice through setting international labour standards.

The Paris Agreement on climate change, adopted in 2015, highlights the imperatives of a just transition and the creation of decent work as essential dimensions of climate change. While some important progress has been made, the required scale of efforts needed to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 is not yet enough. The Climate Action for Jobs Initiative will contribute to a Decade of Action, accelerating climate action through a just transition.

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

Collaborative Framework on Just & Inclusive Energy Transition

Networks, Movements and Collaboration

Co-ordinating global efforts

https://www.irena.org/collaborativeframeworks/Just-Inclusive-Energy-Transition

@International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for international cooperation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and financial knowledge on renewable energy. IRENA promotes the widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy, including bioenergy, geothermal, hydropower, ocean, solar and wind energy in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity.

Responding to a growing call among Members during the 11th session of the IRENA Assembly to address more strongly the equity and justice elements of the energy transition, the Collaborative Framework on ‘Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions’ has been established. The framework aims to bring countries and other relevant stakeholders together to identify priority areas, concrete actions and foster international collaboration to understand how to promote and support just and inclusive energy transitions.

International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)

International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation

Frameworks, Disclosures and Tools

Disclosures and benchmarking

https://www.ifrs.org/groups/international-sustainability-standards-board/

The International Sustainability Standards Board is a standard-setting body established under the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation. Its aim is to develop a comprehensive global baseline of high-quality sustainability disclosure standards on sustainability matters relevant to assessing enterprise value and making investment decisions. The ISSB’s standards will enable companies to provide comprehensive sustainability information for the global financial markets.

The ISSB is still in the process of being formed. One to watch, on how standards reflect the 'just' elements of energy transition.

International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)

https://www.ituc-csi.org/just-transition-centre

@International Trade Union Confederation - ITUC

The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) is the global voice of the world’s working people. The ITUC’s primary mission is the promotion and defence of workers’ rights and interests, through international cooperation between trade unions, global campaigning and advocacy within the major global institutions. Its main areas of activity include the following: trade union and human rights; economy, society and the workplace; equality and non-discrimination; and international solidarity.

The Just Transition Centre was established in 2016 by the ITUC and partners. The Centre brings together workers and their unions, businesses and governments in social dialogue and stakeholder engagement with communities and civil society to ensure that labour has a seat at the table when planning for a Just Transition to a low-carbon world.

LSE GRI, PRI, IRI (Con/aauthors: Climate change and the just transition: A guide for investor action)

Just Transition Task Force

Networks, Movements and Collaboration

https://www.ipieca.org/work/climate/ipieca-at-cop26/ipiecas-role-in-tackling-climate-change

Ipieca is the global oil and gas association dedicated to advancing environmental and social performance across the energy transition. It brings together members and stakeholders to lead in mainstreaming sustainability by advancing climate action, environmental responsibility and social performance across oil, gas and renewables activities. Ipieca was founded at the request of the United Nations Environment Programme in 1974. Through its non-lobby and collaborative approach Ipieca remains the industry’s principal channel of engagement with the UN.

Transitioning to a low-carbon global economy will have social, economic, environmental and human rights benefits in the long term, however, Ipieca believes in supporting those who may be adversely impacted by the transition. Supporting a just transition will accelerate the energy transition. Formed in 2021, IPIECA’s Just Transition Task Force is working to help oil and gas companies understand their role in a just transition. The Task Force will produce a clear definition of a just transition as well as a collection of practical examples that companies can reference.

Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF)

Think Tank / Research Network

https://www.jrf.org.uk/blog/net-zero-just-transition-necessary-and-key-maintaining-public-support

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty. JRF and Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) share two overarching outcomes: 1) Everyone has a decent home in a good place; and 2) Everyone has good living standards and prospects. Through research, policy, collaboration and practical solutions, JRF aims to inspire action and change that will create a prosperous UK without poverty, where: More people want to solve poverty, understand it and take action; More people find a route out of poverty through work; More people find a route out of poverty through a better system of social security; More people live in a decent, affordable home.

JRF believes in the need for a just transition to net zero. Supporting low income families through the transition is not just the right thing to do, it is essential for winning the political case and gaining consent for sustained and ambitious climate action. Such an approach in the UK must focus on three areas: The fair distribution of transition costs [...], The just transition of the workforce [...], The equitable investment in climate resilience. JRF has been working with the Zero Carbon Campaign and IPPR to bring together environmental and social justice organisations to show how an equitable transition to net zero can be achieved.

Frameworks, Disclosures and Tools

https://pcancities.org.uk/tracking-local-employment-green-economy-pcan-just-transition-jobs-tracker

@Place-based Climate Action Network (PCAN)

The Place-based Climate Action Network (PCAN) launched the Just Transition Jobs Tracker to help policymakers at both the national and local level target their efforts. This tool, developed as part of work on how to mobilise finance for a just transition, estimates how employment will be affected by the transition to a green economy. The tool provides data for jobs based in a large number of UK geographies (including local authority, parliamentary constituency, local enterprise partnership and combined authority areas). In particular, it highlights jobs requiring upskilling and jobs in demand.

The Place-based Climate Action Network (PCAN) launched the Just Transition Jobs Tracker to help policymakers at both the national and local level target their efforts. This tool, developed as part of work on how to mobilise finance for a just transition, estimates how employment will be affected by the transition to a green economy.

Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) (part of European Commission)

Frameworks, Disclosures and Tools

https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal/finance-and-green-deal/just-transition-mechanism_en

The Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) is a key tool to ensure that the transition towards a climate-neutral economy happens in a fair way, leaving no one behind. It provides targeted support to help mobilise around €55 billion over the period 2021-2027 in the most affected regions, to alleviate the socio-economic impact of the transition.

The Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) is a key tool to ensure that the transition towards a climate-neutral economy happens in a fair way, leaving no one behind. It provides targeted support to help mobilise around €55 billion over the period 2021-2027 in the most affected regions, to alleviate the socio-economic impact of the transition.

Local climate commission

https://www.kirkleesclimate.org.uk/

The Kirklees Climate Commission was established as an independent advisory body to bring actors from the public, private and third sectors together to support and guide ambitious climate actions across all parts of Kirklees. The Commission will support Kirklees as it works towards net zero carbon emissions and greater climate resilience so that it can be a happier, healthier, more prosperous and more inclusive place. The Commission will work towards its goals by enabling engagement, supporting constructive debate, strengthening the evidence base, promoting best practice, helping to build capacities for delivery and regularly reviewing progress across the district. The Kirklees Climate Commission is part of the Place-Based Climate Action Network (PCAN).

The Kirklees Climate Commission was established as an independent advisory body to bring actors from the public, private and third sectors together to support and guide ambitious climate actions across all parts of Kirklees. The Commission will support Kirklees as it works towards net zero carbon emissions and greater climate resilience so that it can be a happier, healthier, more prosperous and more inclusive place. The Commission will work towards its goals by enabling engagement, supporting constructive debate, strengthening the evidence base, promoting best practice, helping to build capacities for delivery and regularly reviewing progress across the district. The Kirklees Climate Commission is part of the Place-Based Climate Action Network (PCAN).

Energy and natural resources

https://home.kpmg/uk/en/home/industries/energy-and-natural-resources.html

Through helping other organizations mitigate risks and grasp opportunities, KPMG believes they can drive positive, sustainable change for clients, their people and society at large. KPMG firms operate in 145 countries and territories, and in FY21, collectively employed more than 236,000 people, serving the needs of business, governments, public-sector agencies, not-for-profits and through KPMG firms' audit and assurance practices, the capital markets. KPMG is committed to quality and service excellence in all that they do, bringing their best to clients and earning the public's trust through their actions and behaviours both professionally and personally.

The UK’s target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the impact of COVID-19, changing customer expectations and new technologies have all put pressure on energy, utilities and natural resources companies to adapt and find new opportunities for growth. Investors are pressuring Boards to put climate risk and decarbonisation at the heart of their strategy. Extensive business model transformation is now the focus for many businesses as they manage the energy transition.

Leeds Climate Commission (LCC)

Local climate commission

https://www.leedsclimate.org.uk/

Leeds Climate Commission is an independent voice in the city, providing authoritative advice on steps towards a low carbon, climate resilient future so as to inform policies and shape the actions of local organisations and stakeholders. It monitors progress towards meeting the city’s carbon reduction targets, celebrates success stories and recommends actions to keep the city on track. LCC also brings together key actors in the public, private and civic sectros to promote and guide on-going transitions and it acts as a forum where organisations can exchange ideas, research findings, information and best practice on carbon reduction and climate resilience. The Commission hopes to catalyse change more directly, for example by helping to develop city-wide retrofit activities, by informing transport decisions or by developing a low carbon investment platform and prospectus. Leeds Climate Commission is part of the Place-based Climate Action Network (PCAN).

Leeds Climate Commission is an independent voice in the city, providing authoritative advice on steps towards a low carbon, climate resilient future so as to inform policies and shape the actions of local organisations and stakeholders. It monitors progress towards meeting the city’s carbon reduction targets, celebrates success stories and recommends actions to keep the city on track. LCC also brings together key actors in the public, private and civic sectros to promote and guide on-going transitions and it acts as a forum where organisations can exchange ideas, research findings, information and best practice on carbon reduction and climate resilience. The Commission hopes to catalyse change more directly, for example by helping to develop city-wide retrofit activities, by informing transport decisions or by developing a low carbon investment platform and prospectus. Leeds Climate Commission is part of the Place-based Climate Action Network (PCAN).

Local climate commission

https://www.lincolnclimate.org.uk/

The Lincoln Climate Commission emerged from a collaboration with the City of Lincoln Council, Siemens, Transition Lincoln and the University of Lincoln. Since then the group has expanded to include the valuable input from a range of businesses, organisations and members of the public who wish to work together to make a positive choice on issues relating to energy, carbon, weather and climate. The Lincoln Climate Commission is part of the wider Place-Based Climate Action Network (PCAN). The value of the Climate Commission is its ability to harness the collective energy, vision and ambition of key stakeholders across Lincoln and Lincolnshire to deliver a step-change in its response to the climate emergency.

The Lincoln Climate Commission emerged from a collaboration with the City of Lincoln Council, Siemens, Transition Lincoln and the University of Lincoln. Since then the group has expanded to include the valuable input from a range of businesses, organisations and members of the public who wish to work together to make a positive choice on issues relating to energy, carbon, weather and climate. The Lincoln Climate Commission is part of the wider Place-Based Climate Action Network (PCAN). The value of the Climate Commission is its ability to harness the collective energy, vision and ambition of key stakeholders across Lincoln and Lincolnshire to deliver a step-change in its response to the climate emergency.

Networks, Movements and Collaboration

https://www.makeuk.org/about/backing-manufacturing/energy-and-climate-change

Formerly known as EEF, Make UK champions engineering & manufacturing in the UK, supporting businesses around the country.

Make UK is working with the Government and other stakeholders to ensure the UK’s ambitious carbon targets are met in a collaborative way, while building new opportunities for manufacturers, and not through measures that hinder international competitiveness. They are also committed to ensuring their members have access to a reliable supply of electricity.

A Just Transition to Net Zero: The 'Fairness Principles' (CBI, FSB, MakeUK, IoD, BCC)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

The MIT Energy Initiative is MIT’s hub for energy research, education, and outreach. Their mission is to develop low- and no-carbon solutions that will efficiently meet global energy needs while minimizing environmental impacts and mitigating climate change.

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https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/sustainability/our-insights

McKinsey & Company is a management consulting firm founded in 1926 by University of Chicago professor James O. McKinsey, that advises on strategic management to corporations, governments, and other organizations.

The transition to a lower-carbon energy system continues and accelerates, and the coming decades will likely see a rapidly-changing energy landscape. McKinsey's Global Energy Perspective 2022 provides insights into the longer-term trends that will continue to be essential in shaping future energy systems.

Investors for a Just Transition (Partner)

https://esg.moodys.io/feedback-loop/just-transition-essential-to-delivering-net-zero

Moody's Corporation is an American financial services company that acts as the holding company for Moody's Investors Service and Moody's Analytics. Moody's Investors Service provides investors with credit ratings, risk analysis, and research for stocks, bonds, and government entities.

The push towards a net zero global economy will be the defining challenge of the coming decades. In demanding an unprecedented industrial transformation, it will radically change how economies are structured, companies operate and how people live and work. If not implemented carefully, the transition has the potential to exacerbate existing societal challenges and dislocate the most exposed workforces, supply chains, communities and consumers – particularly those already facing disproportionate challenges due to income, race and other factors. And as climate extremes become increasingly apparent – with delays to the transition coming with increasing costs – Moody's expects companies to come under increasing pressure to prepare for the physical impacts of climate change, with an eye to building resilience in the communities and regions making up their workforce and supply chains. Moody's is leveraging their research, engagement activities and partnerships to examine just transition implications in more detail.

Investors for a Just Transition (Partner)