A just transition - Investec Asset Management (becoming Ninety One)

Why the climate crisis won’t be solved without social justice.

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There is a dangerous perception that the energy transition is a rich man’s game, along the lines of "save the planet, forget the workers." But transitioning to a low-carbon economy presents the most significant and urgent challenge faced by all of humanity today.

There is a pressing need for us to move from a carbon transition, to a just transition. One that engages with fairness, leaving no-one behind. There are many challenges standing in our way, which this article, by Investec Asset Management, will address. The urgent message for asset owners, policymakers and individuals is to come together to act in support of the just transition.

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