SUMMARY
- There is a pressing need for the world to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to decrease the risks and impacts of climate change. Responsible action is required by all stakeholders, including investors.
- S&P DJI is at the forefront of innovative climate index design, leveraging the strength of climate datasets created by S&P Global Trucost.
- S&P DJI’s climate change index offerings cater to a broad range of investor climate objectives; divestment, low carbon, net zero and climate solutions.
WHY CREATE CLIMATE CHANGE INDICES?
The Scientific Facts
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has stated that “human activities are responsible for approximately 1.1°C of warming since 1850-1900.” While current global climate policies aim to reduce baseline emissions, temperatures are still projected to rise by 2.5-2.9°C by 2100. The IPCC suggests limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C from pre-industrial levels.
Impacts on natural and human systems from global warming have already been observed. Some impacts may be long lasting or irreversible, such as the loss of ecosystems.
