Reports
This roadmap details out the role of energy storage systems in maintaining grid reliability with the increase in RE and EVE penetration of the grid and will also facilitate the utilities to understand the economic opportunities of energy storage system at various levels of RE and EV penetrations.
Zero carbon: the opportunity, cost and benefits of the coupled decarbonization of the power and transport sectors in Latin America and the Caribbean
2019
Author(s): United Nations Environment Programme
This report shows that the transformational change needed to meet the Paris Agreement and reach net zero emissions by mid-century can be critically supported by coupling the decarbonization of the power and transport sectors. A coupled transition of both sectors would not only contribute to drastically reduce emissions but also has the potential to grow the region’s economy and improve public health.
Action plan for clean transportation: report of the task force on clean transportation
2018
Author(s): Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), NITI Aayog
The report made a case for preparing a long term vision for intra-city electric buses and suggested removal of all permit requirements for electric vehicles (EVs) as they are environment friendly and the government needs to promote them.
Planning to scale the e-mobility transition: climate-related financial disclosure and the automotive sector
2021
Author(s): World Business Council For Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
In this report, the Forum provides a commentary on key areas of the TCFD’s recommendations based on members’ individual experience of implementing them. The commentary is supported by examples of effective practice that are consistent with the recommendations. The report also includes proposals for how disclosures might be enhanced over time. Given its publication date, examples are taken from a mix of Forum members’ 2019 and 2020 Annual Reports, Sustainability Reports and other public communications such as investor presentations.
This report recommends that the government’s ban on petrol and diesel vehicles is brought forward ten years, from 2040 to 2030. But, it says, targets alone won’t be enough. A comprehensive strategy including switching the government vehicle fleet to 100 per cent EV, will be needed to put Britain in a position to be a market leader.
Data for the city of tomorrow: developing the capabilities and capacity to guide better urban futures
2023
Author(s): World Economic Forum
While cities like Bogota, Helsinki and Singapore are actively harnessing the potential of data to improve services, few agree on how different types of cities should aggregate, analyse and apply data to their immediate issues and strategic challenges. Indeed, concern among rights activists and residents is growing about the way personal data is being gathered and used, including by urban authorities. This report offers a look at what data exists, and how cities can take the best next steps to make the most of it.
This insight report highlights the experiences and perspectives of 11 industrial clusters that are a part of the Transitioning Industrial Clusters towards Net Zero initiative. These clusters, despite facing unique geographical, infrastructure, policy and sectoral challenges, have all developed comprehensive strategies to rapidly and equitably decarbonize their operations.
Accelerating decarbonization through trade in climate goods and services
2022
Author(s): World Economic Forum
By making climate-friendly technologies more readily available, trade can support climate action, and governments must work together to encourage their uptake.
This edition of the report refocuses on the need for urgent action towards the transition. Despite making progress on decarbonization and improving on infrastructure, the world still falls short of achieving balanced progress on all aspects of the energy triangle.
The Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2023 report, now in its 11th year, highlights the technologies set to positively impact society within the next three to five years. This comprehensive report goes beyond listing the top 10 technologies and their associated risks and opportunities. It provides a qualitative assessment of each technology's potential impact on people, the planet, prosperity, industry and equity.