Market Insight: 10 Predictions For Net Zero And Climate Risk Management In 2023 And Beyond

Alastair Foyn

Alastair Foyn

Alice Saunders

Alice Saunders

Maya Hilmi

Maya Hilmi

06 Feb, 2023

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Executive Summary

At the start of 2023, many countries face recession, tech sector valuations are dropping, the Ukraine war continues, and new climate disclosure laws are due to roll out around the world; it’s shaping up to be an eventful, turbulent year. With these changes in mind, and analysing trends in the net zero and climate risk spaces we cover, our analysts have made 10 different predictions for the year, spanning climate technology markets, hiring, carbon credits, net zero targets and service providers. If you work in the climate space, read these predictions to look around the metaphorical corner, and prepare for what this new year will bring.

About the Authors

Alastair Foyn

Alastair Foyn

Analyst

Alastair is an Analyst in the Verdantix Net Zero & Climate Risk practice. His current research agenda focuses on carbon management software and decarbonization best practi...

Alice Saunders

Alice Saunders

Industry Analyst

Alice is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix Net Zero & Climate Risk practice. Her current research agenda focuses on climate risk solutions and biodiversity. Alice holds...

Connor Taylor

Connor Taylor

Principal Analyst

Connor is a Principal Analyst at Verdantix. He focuses on delivering research to help senior executives navigate decarbonization decision-making and build effective strategies...

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Maya Hilmi

Maya Hilmi

Analyst

Maya is a Net Zero, Climate Risk Analyst. She is currently specialising in carbon management, ESG regulations, and identifying climate risk solutions. Prior to joining Verdant...

Ryan Skinner

Ryan Skinner

Research Director

Ryan is a Research Director at Verdantix, where he leads a team of analysts delivering research, data and advisory services that help clients navigate the fast-evolving landsc...

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