Russia's invasion of ukraine has made investors and companies rethink what role they should play when it comes to political conflict. The conflict also seen policy makers around the world rethink their energy strategy and the energy transition. In may, the european commission proposed a new plan to wean the e off supplies of russian fossil fuels. This proposal will require huge investment in renewables. We ask our regular contributor, jenifer laidlaw to join to day's episode and explain what that plan entails.
The European Commission in May proposed its ‘REPowerEU’ plan to wean the EU off supplies of Russian fossil fuels and accelerate its transition to a low-carbon economy. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we talk with experts about the plan and what it means for investment in renewables.
We speak with Elisabetta Cornago, senior research fellow at think tank the Centre for European Reform. We talk to Hans Stegeman, chief investment strategist at asset manager Triodos Investment Management. And we hear from Dries Acke, policy director of SolarPower Europe, which represents the solar power industry.
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