Posted: 24 May 2023 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back Firms across the financial and professional services sector are delivering and enabling projects that support positive and measurable outcomes for communities and the planet. This catalogue highlights examples from different financial services sub-sectors across the UK, emerging markets, and other jurisdictions globally. At the same time it showcases a wide variety of activities and approaches to delivering a Just Transition. It has been developed by KPMG as part of the City of London Corporation’s Finance for Impact initiative. By demonstrating best practice these case studies aim to help the wider industry push forward on the Just Transition agenda. As more and more financial institutions align activities and investments with Just Transition principles, a multiplier effect will see the industry accelerating progress. Examples of projects include: Lending for co-operative community owned wind turbines to reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions in Wales. Supporting the world’s largest coal exporting port on Australia’s east coast to decarbonise operations and diversify, while managing impacts on the local community and protecting regional prosperity. A guarantee issuer supporting the funding of a metro line in Brazil to improve access to education, and reduce inequalities while also improving air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. An investment framework to analyse companies’ indigenous rights practices, particularly for land demand related to wind and solar generation. An insurance mechanism to increase humanitarian funding relief for climate related disasters globally. A sustainability-linked loan to improve the energy efficiency of homes in Wales, bringing down energy costs and tackling fuel poverty An investment strategy mobilising capital towards areas that are critical to the transition of food systems – including land use and agriculture – while also ensuring sustainable food consumption and access to nutrition for all. Developing a sustainable infrastructure strategy to provide debt capital to renewable energy projects that include measurable social objectives in emerging markets. An investment in a leading provider of energy efficiency and low carbon services to reduce fuel poverty in the UK. An investor initiative designed to align more capital with a fair and inclusive transition to net zero. The Net Zero Delivery Summit 2023 The Net Zero Delivery Summit 2023 Share: Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to X Share to Facebook Facebook Share to WeChat WeChat Share to WhatsApp WhatsApp Share to Email Email Download Related content Thought Piece COP29’s financial focus shows private capital remains key to reaching net zero Dec 2024 - COP29 made it clearer than ever: the private sector must play a crucial role if we are to meet the Paris Agreement’s goals. Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman, explains why the time for bold, decisive action is now—or risk falling behind. COP29’s financial focus shows private capital remains key to reaching net zero Research Report Expanding into the UK | a guide for international financial services firms Nov 2024 - This guide is intended to help non-UK firms understand the UK financial services regime and gives practical guidance about how they can do business in the UK. Expanding into the UK | a guide for international financial services firms Research Report State of the sector 2024 Nov 2024 - The financial services sector is a major driver of the UK's economy. Securing its competitiveness is critical for future prosperity across the economy. State of the sector 2024 Research Report City statistics briefing Nov 2024 - The City Statistics briefing looks at the City of London's role as a global business hub for financial and related professional services. City statistics briefing