Climate change announced itself with a vengeance in 2023, as floods, fires and storms caused more damage and havoc than ever before. Meanwhile, regulators in the EU pressed ahead with efforts to enforce climate disclosures, and regulators in the US delayed and delayed. Heading into 2024, there are signs that tougher market conditions – particularly in tech – are easing, and capital is once again seeking out opportunity, also in the climate space. With these events in mind, and analysing trends in the net zero and climate risk spaces we cover, Verdantix analysts have made 10 different predictions for the year, spanning climate technology markets, skills development, climate adaptation and transition planning, and value chain emissions. 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.
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10 predictions for net zero and climate risk management in 2024 and beyond
Organisations mentioned
AECOM,
Arcadis,
Charm Industrial,
Climeworks,
Deloitte,
Descartes,
ERM,
EY,
Fortune,
Gulf,
KPMG,
Microsoft,
Mosaic,
Munich Re,
Oracle,
Persefoni,
PwC,
Ramboll,
S&P Global,
SAP,
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi),
Shell,
Sweep,
Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD),
Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD),
Transition Plan Taskforce,
Watershed,
Workiva,
WSP
About the authors
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 practices, particularly those relating to Scope 3 and industrial emissions. Prior to joining Verdantix, Alastair worked at Tyler Grange, where he gained experience in consultancy practices and environmental strategy. Alastair holds a First Class BSc in Biological Sciences from Durham University, as well as an MSc in Sustainable Development, with Distinction, from the University of St Andrews.
Industry Analyst
Alessandra Leggieri is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix Net Zero & Climate Risk practice. Her current research agenda focuses on solutions for GHG emissions and net zero management, covering technologies and services. Prior to joining Verdantix, Alessandra completed an MSc in Environmental Technology at Imperial College London.
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 a Masters in Nature, Society and Environmental Governance from the University of Oxford and a BA in English Literature from the University of Warwick.
Senior Analyst
Connor is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix Net Zero & Climate Risk practice. His current research agenda focuses on carbon management software, climate change consulting services, and the voluntary carbon markets. Connor joined Verdantix in 2021, with prior experience in EHS technology sales and development. He holds a BA from the University of Cambridge in Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic.
Principal Analyst
Emma is a Principal Analyst in the Verdantix Risk Management research practice. Her current research agenda focuses on solutions for climate risk management. She has a background in simulation and statistical modelling applied to climate adaptation, coastal management and international development. She holds a PhD in systems engineering from Dartmouth College and a BA from Bowdoin College.
Analyst
Gus is an Analyst in the Verdantix Net Zero & Climate Risk practice. Prior to joining Verdantix, Gus worked at Rio ESG, where he gained experience as a sustainability consultant, specializing in carbon accounting and environmental strategy. Gus holds a BA in Geography from the University of Exeter and a MSc in Carbon Management from the University of Edinburgh.
Research Director, Net Zero & Climate Risk
Ryan is the Research Director for the Verdantix Net Zero & Climate Risk practice. He guides the research team to develop compelling research at the intersection of net zero strategies, carbon management, climate risk and technology. Prior to joining Verdantix, Ryan was a principal analyst at Forrester Research, where he initiated the research into ESG data and analytics offerings. He also has extensive experience of helping software companies with their messaging, positioning, market and technology strategies. Ryan studied at Duke University, the University of Manchester and the University of Oslo, and speaks Norwegian fluently.