Climate: 7 articles on solving the crisis

Our researchers delve into some of the critical aspects of climate change such as sustainability, energy, and carbon credits. Join us as we explore some of our most popular climate-themed articles

1. Why are businesses falling short on climate goals? 

At the beginning of 2024, the world reached a sad milestone, completing an entire year in which average global warming exceeded 1.5C. In this article, we explore why, despite efforts to improve, large corporations are still playing a major role in this rise in global temperatures. 

2. Do carbon markets work? 

In 2005, the European Union created the world's first and largest market-based carbon policy. Imperial College Business School academics have taken on the challenge of analysing how effective it can be on a noisy economic and global stage.

3. Optimising renewables for profitable decarbonisation 

The Moroccan government is showing that decarbonisation doesn't need to be an obstacle for developing economies, and – with the right plan in place – can even generate significant profits. 

4. Are carbon credits worthless? 

Over the past few years, the voluntary carbon market has been thriving. But is it saving the planet, or simply giving organisations the right to pollute?

5. What is sustainable finance and why does it matter? 

Investing for good is not only possible, but profitable. But how can you tell if your money is really making a difference? Learn from the experts about the challenges and opportunities of sustainable finance. 

6. Unleashing the potential of Southeast Asia to solve climate change

The emergence of voluntary global carbon markets – which allow carbon emitters to buy credits to compensate for their emissions – presents a big opportunity for Southeast Asia. But international authorities must do more to encourage investment in the region.

7. Cryptocurrencies and climate change: a big problem

As nations struggle to keep to the targets set by the Paris Agreement, we can no longer afford to ignore cryptocurrencies' massive carbon footprints.