Read more about the European Commission's far-reaching policy proposals and what this means for society's wider climate goals.
- Public policy can be a powerful driver of the climate transition, channeling capital into areas in need of innovation and putting pressure on companies and consumers to embrace greener practices.
- The European Union (EU) is committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions (GHGe) by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, paving the way for the bloc to become the world’s first net zero continent by 2050.
- Under the European Green Deal, the European Commission has recently outlined a series of far-reaching policy proposals and seeks to mobilise at least €1tn of private and public capital into sustainable investments.
- As other governments join the EU on its ambitious path, we believe legislative measures are still widely underappreciated by investors as an engine for change and company earnings.
- However, as bottom-up stock pickers, it is crucial not to get carried away by trillion-euro investment programs and stay focused on what matters most: the underlying economic drivers of your investments.
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