Research

The Centre for Climate Finance & Investment undertakes cutting-edge research on how capital markets are responding to global climate change.

Helping investors and policymakers overcome the lack of clarity about risk and opportunities arising in a changing climate. Our research covers five workstreams: Climate Risk Scenarios and Stress Testing; Nature; Clean Energy Investing; Climate Finance Markets and Instruments; and Adaptation and Resilience.

The Centre works closely with the Grantham Institute – Climate Change and the Environment and the Brevan Howard Centre for Financial Analysis. Imperial College Business School launched the MSc Climate Change, Management & Finance in September 2016 in partnership with the Grantham Institute.

Click here to explore our research workstreams & publications

Recent reports

Singapore Harbour shows a skyline of buildlings against a cloudy sky

Enhancing Market Infrastructure and Integrity to Scale Up Carbon Markets in ASEAN (Policy Brief)

This policy brief provides insights into global carbon markets for ASEAN, drawing on discussions from a roundtable held in Singapore on 4 November 2024, supplemented by additional insights provided by the author.

A long shot of the River Thames, showing the south side of the river on the left with buildings jutting into the sky and bridges across the water, during sunset

Financing Adaptation and Resilience in London and the UK: Moving from Aspiration to Reality

The research project, divided into three separate papers, takes a practical approach by focusing on the real estate and water sectors in London and the UK, ensuring the findings are directly applicable to the local context.

A man stands knee-deep in brown flood water covering an intersection of roads in Thailand.Shop fronts are closed to the public, powerlines hang in the distance

Mapping Socioeconomic Risks in the Transition to Net-Zero: The Role of Financial Institutions in a Just Transition

How can financial institutions navigate the hidden socioeconomic risks of the net-zero transition? A new paper from the CCFI covers practical steps to safeguard investments and support a just transition, from engaging with governments to providing low-interest loans to SMEs.

The sunset sets in orange and yellow behind a looming silhouette of an oil rig, in the middle of the ocean.

Carbon Accounting for Commodity Derivatives

Financial firms and commodity manufacturers must navigate their portfolios and manage greenhouse gas emissions, necessitating the development of methodologies for accurate carbon accounting in commodity derivatives to support net zero strategies, according to a report authored through Imperial Consultants.

A small young Christmas tree grows out of the ground.

The Carbon Credit Price and National Tree Planting Impact of Woodland Carbon Code Admittance to the UK-ETS

A new policy paper from King's College London, Imperial College Business School & Foresight Sustainable Forestry Company suggests that admitting the Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) into the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK-ETS) could unlock significant economic and environmental benefits.

View from bottom of Tall skyscrapers, looking up to the sky, an image of a forest overlays the buildings, appearing to 'reflect' greenery

Net Zero Finance Report Card: Recognizing Ambition

The CCFI announces Gold awards for debt and equity financiers making ambitious transitions from fossil fuels to renewable power.

3 cubes of wooden blocks sit on top of an open laptop. Close up shows the laptop is sitting on grass (in nature). Environment, Social and Governance are written on each of the three cubes.

ESG regulatory framework for asset managers in the EU, UK, US and Singapore

This study highlights how asset managers should look at ESG regulations globally for the long-term competitiveness of their ESG fund offering. Regulations played a pivotal role in the developments of the ESG framework, thus understanding regional variances and underlying principles may help firms anticipating investor preferences.

Click 1

Click 2

Click 3

Click 4

Click 5

Click 6

Research in Development & Thought Pieces

Notes to Researchers

The CCFI works closely with other researchers and centres within Imperial College London. If you are interested to work with the Centre for Climate Finance & Investment please get in touch.

Research

The Centre for Climate Finance & Investment undertakes cutting-edge research on how capital markets are responding to global climate change.

Recent reports

Enhancing Market Infrastructure and Integrity to Scale Up Carbon Markets in ASEAN (Policy Brief)

Financing Adaptation and Resilience in London and the UK: Moving from Aspiration to Reality

Mapping Socioeconomic Risks in the Transition to Net-Zero: The Role of Financial Institutions in a Just Transition

Carbon Accounting for Commodity Derivatives

The Carbon Credit Price and National Tree Planting Impact of Woodland Carbon Code Admittance to the UK-ETS

Net Zero Finance Report Card: Recognizing Ambition

ESG regulatory framework for asset managers in the EU, UK, US and Singapore

Notes to Researchers

Find us

Imperial College Business School

Accreditations

Research

The Centre for Climate Finance & Investment undertakes cutting-edge research on how capital markets are responding to global climate change.

Recent reports

Enhancing Market Infrastructure and Integrity to Scale Up Carbon Markets in ASEAN (Policy Brief)

Financing Adaptation and Resilience in London and the UK: Moving from Aspiration to Reality

Mapping Socioeconomic Risks in the Transition to Net-Zero: The Role of Financial Institutions in a Just Transition

Carbon Accounting for Commodity Derivatives

The Carbon Credit Price and National Tree Planting Impact of Woodland Carbon Code Admittance to the UK-ETS

Net Zero Finance Report Card: Recognizing Ambition

ESG regulatory framework for asset managers in the EU, UK, US and Singapore

Research in Development & Thought Pieces

How sovereign wealth funds can help in the fight against climate change

How leaders can boost biodiversity through business

Solving climate change: unleashing the potential of Southeast Asia

The Inflation Reduction Act: a game-changer for US and global climate action

Our female academics: 8 thought leadership articles on cryptocurrency, climate change and more

Sustainability: 7 articles to inspire business leaders

Notes to Researchers