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Managing change to reach a decarbonised energy system

These are decisive times for the energy sector as the world tackles climate change with a growing sense of urgency.

The COP26 summit in Glasgow produced a first climate resolution committed to reducing coal use. With considerable ambition, this document aims to clearly define the direction the world is headed. The energy sector’s contribution to this path will be crucial.

Why? Today, the primary source (40%) of global CO2 emissions stems from power generation, with industry and transport each contributing 23% and buildings 10%.

And given high CO2 emissions per capita as well as in total, major players need to act, be it the US, China, the European Union or Russia.

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