Around the world, communities are already feeling the impact of rising global temperatures in the form of intense heat waves, droughts, wildfires, and other extreme weather events. The urgency to act is more apparent than ever; yet the path and pace of global climate action seem increasingly uncertain amid shifting policy dynamics and priorities.
As investors, we have tools to help deepen our analysis around climate risks and opportunities, and we can use our leverage to urge companies to do their part to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. The long-term economic case is clear: climate change poses material risks to businesses, supply chains, communities, and financial markets. By encouraging companies to reduce emissions, improve resilience, and invest in business model transitions, we can help future-proof portfolios while unlocking new opportunities for innovation and sustainable and equitable growth.
In this update, we discuss some of our recent conversations with companies around their transition plans, highlight portfolio companies that are demonstrating leadership, and spotlight our bolstered commitment to decarbonizing the Domini Funds’ portfolios and positioning them for a just and equitable low-carbon transition.