Climate Insight Series  

Explore our latest insights on climate themes. 

Decarbonising Heavy Duty Vehicles

 

Despite representing less than 10% of vehicles on our roads, HDVs produce around 35% of road transport emissions and their impact continues to grow. In the latest article of our Climate Insight Series, Ritchie Thomson explores the key pathways to decarbonisation and the role of policy and corporate commitments.

Climate Transition: Industry disruption and opportunity


What are leading companies discovering about the climate transition? Our new series examines how key sectors can navigate the transition and explores the risks and opportunities for investors.

Aviation’s decarbonisation challenge

 

Aviation stands at a critical crossroads: while connecting economies and cultures by transporting around 9 billion passengers annually1, the sector currently contributes 2-3% of global greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs)2. Unlike other industries making rapid progress toward decarbonisation, aviation’s emissions are projected to grow significantly without intervention. In this article, we outline the technological, operational and policy pathways to reducing GHG emissions.

Decarbonising the automotive sector

 

As climate change intensifies, decarbonisation of the automotive industry is crucial to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fostering a sustainable future.  This paper explores the approaches required to achieve significant reductions, including advancements in electric vehicle technology, the integration of renewable energy sources, and the implementation of stringent regulatory policies.

Decarbonising real estate

 

Buildings are where the economy happens, and buildings are where life happens. We spend over 90% of our lives inside so its unsurprising that buildings account for 34% of global energy consumption and 26% of energy-related emissions, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).1 When we include the emissions from manufacturing and transporting construction materials, the built environment is nearly 40% of global emissions. Decarbonising this sector is therefore crucial to mitigating climate change. 

Addressing evolving diets and food waste to combat climate change

 

The global food system is a major driver of climate change, accounting for around a third of total greenhouse gas emissions. From livestock production and deforestation to food processing and transportation, the impact of how we grow, distribute and consume food is staggering. However, there are opportunities to mitigate these environmental harms through transformative changes across the food value chain. In the first two articles of Aegon Asset Management’s Climate Insight Series, we explore how our food system can achieve decarbonization and the challenges it may encounter.

Transforming the global food system to address climate change


The global food system significantly contributes to climate change, accounting for about a third of greenhouse gas emissions.  We explore how decarbonising the agricultural supply chain—from production to distribution—is essential for a sustainable future. By enhancing agricultural practices, improving supply chain efficiency, and minimising food waste at every stage, we can substantially reduce emissions and foster sustainability.

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February 27, 2025 | Insights | Climate | 8 min read
Decarbonising real estate
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