Clarion Call

Real and perceived supply chain risk can affect the bankability of energy projects. Mitigating these risks is not only critical to accelerating the transition to net zero, but also to minimising the social, economic and environmental impacts along the way. In this episode, Tej interviews Professor Chris Greig, Senior Research Scientist at Princeton University and Richard Fechner, Global Executive General Manager for GHD Advisory, to discuss the importance of carefully balancing supply chains and resources.

According to the International Energy Association, USD 1.2 trillion of cumulative investment is required to get on track for a 1.5°C scenario by 2030. To unpack the current monetary landscape for funds and financial institutions investing in the green transition, Tej spoke to Iain Pople, Vice President of the Energy Transition Fund at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Tom Evans, Origination Lead – EMEA at GHD. 

SHOCKED, one of the largest studies ever conducted among the global energy sector C-Suite, found that 74% of participants believe the sector needs to get better at educating communities on the need for transition. Tej is joined by Alicia Eastman, President of InterContinental Energy and Sarah FitzGerald, Global Program Lead – Future Energy at GHD, to discuss the relationship between community acceptance and project success.

Energy access, affordability and quality are experienced unevenly across the world. As we race towards net zero, how can we ensure no-one is left behind?  To unpack how we can ensure a more inclusive, equitable energy transition, Tej speaks to Katrin Bruebach, Global Director of Programs, Innovation and Impact at the Resilient Cities Network and James Viray, Global Head of Corporate Sustainability at GHD.

How critical is technological innovation to accelerating the energy transition?  Tej speaks to Rachele Williams, Director of Origination at Plenary and Jason Fonti, Global Leader of Origination for GHD Advisory. The pair debate the role of new technology through the lens of commercial readiness, risk and finance.