

ESG Quick Takes 7 - US Climate and Energy Policy is behind
Aug 22, 2022
Samantha Gross, a fellow and director of the Energy Security and Climate Initiative at The Brookings Institution, discusses the recently approved Inflation Reduction Act and its implications for businesses, investors, and the energy transition. The podcast explores the importance of energy in addressing climate change, the differences between US and European oil majors in approaching renewables, the significance of carbon capture and storage, and potential investment opportunities in the renewable energy sector. Overall, the discussion highlights the positive impact of the energy policy bill on climate action and renewable energy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Importance of Energy in Addressing Climate Change
01:31 • 5min
Differences in Approach to Renewables: US vs European Oil Majors
06:53 • 2min
Importance of Carbon Capture, Investment Opportunities, and Lowering Energy Prices
09:13 • 2min
Excitement for the Future and the Impact of the Energy Policy Bill
11:04 • 3min