Previously Emily Haworth explored ways corporate buyers of renewable energy can increase the positive impact of the projects they support. We now take a look at the importance of the structure of a purchase of renewable energy and how different transaction structures can be evaluated from an impact perspective. Specifically, we find that there are three different types of impacts that can be created when a purchaser commits to buying renewable energy: 1) Direct financial impact on a specific project, 2) Contribution to aggregate market impact 3) Creating new opportunities for renewable energy purchases by driving market innovation.

Where should corporations focus their renewable energy procurement if they are concerned about carbon emissions?

China and India are the two most populous countries in the world, with developing economies that require increasing energy generation to keep up with demand.  The problem? Both markets have the highest carbon intensity of electricity grids in the region and are projected to continue adding new coal capacity in the coming years.   In fact, according to the World Economic Forum, coal consumption in China, India and other Asian nations account for approximately 75% of global coal demand. As the EU and US accelerate away from coal, their behavior will have less of an impact on the global coal industry’s future. Without significant changes, however, Asia’s coal consumption growth could have serious implications for the planet.

With each step toward 100% renewable energy, there is an opportunity to push the industry forward with higher standards and support projects that have the most positive impact. While corporate demand continues to grow and extend its reach to nearly every country globally, companies must signal to the industry that quality matters just as much as quantity. This article looks at the 3 Steps to Increasing The Positive Impact of Your Renewable Energy Commitment

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The coming decade represents a critically important time to accelerate decarbonization activities and support the transition to clean energy economies. We intend to use this space to provide relevant information and insights on renewable energy transactions and markets in Asia and Latin America.