Executive Action Brief for A Just Transition

Empowering executives to lead a just transition to net-zero, climate-resilient, and nature-positive economies 

The new Executive Action Brief demonstrates why a just transition is essential for business value, competitiveness, and social progress. The energy transition could create 30 million new jobs by 2030, more than offsetting the estimated 5 million high-carbon jobs that will be lost, while advancing clean technologies could help achieve universal energy access, reduce air pollution, and prevent 2 million deaths annually. At the same time, business opportunities tied to a people- and nature-positive transition could be worth up to USD $10 trillion annually, creating 395 million new jobs. Yet, climate change could reduce global GDP by up to 18% by 2050 if no action is taken, with over half of the world’s GDP – USD $44 trillion – dependent on nature and its services. 

This brief equips executives to unlock the full value of their investments by taking a strategic, people-centered approach, mitigating risks, and seizing new market opportunities. It provides actionable guidance to connect people and processes, leverage leading frameworks, and build partnerships that ensure a fair and inclusive transition for workers, communities, and consumers. 

Download the brief to discover how your business can lead the way in building viable, future-ready marketplaces through a just transition.