The View From Apollo How to Think About the Role of Private Capital in the Clean Transition
Nov 1, 2023
Olivia Wassenaar, Head of Sustainability and Infrastructure at Apollo, shares insights on the monumental investments required for the clean transition. She discusses the urgent need for private capital to address climate challenges and the potential of innovative technologies to drive change. The conversation explores U.S. legislative efforts aimed at stabilizing clean technology investments and the importance of sustainability in personal interests. Wassenaar also examines diverse investment strategies that can shape the future of carbon-free energy.
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Clean Transition Investment
- The clean transition represents an unprecedented investment opportunity.
- Addressing climate change requires substantial investment, tripling by 2030 and quintupling by 2050.
Scale of Investment
- The investment needed for the clean transition is massive, ranging from $150 trillion to $275 trillion.
- This translates to approximately $1,000 per year for every person on the planet.
Impact of U.S. Legislation
- The Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act are game changers, providing $532 billion in federal support.
- This support offers a 10-year investment runway with increased certainty and visibility.
