The Climate Transition Assessment (CTA) is a qualitative opinion of how consistent with a low carbon, climate resilient future we expect an entity's economic activities will be once the entity's planned transition changes are realized and potential material implementation risks are considered. We express our opinion using a single Shade of Green ranging from Dark Green to Red.
The CTA is not a net zero assessment. Whereas many net zero targets are distant, reaching as far as 2050, the Climate Transition Assessment analyzes near-term actions and investments that the company has planned, and their likely implementation, considering potential risks and blockers.
Our CTA analysis includes three elements:
1. Current Activity
2. Climate Transition Plan
3. Future Shade (based on the Shades of Green spectrum)
With a Climate Transition Assessment, companies can:
S&P Global Ratings is currently an approved reviewer for three major stock exchanges' green equity designations: B3 Ações Verdes (BAV), Nasdaq Green Designations and the SIX Swiss Exchange 1.5°C Climate Equity Flag. Learn more about the process for Green Equity Exchange Designations here .
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