Funding the Global Energy Transition

A multi-trillion dollar financing gap still exists between anticipated clean energy investments and necessary capital for achieving the 2050 net-zero emissions. This exposes the scope of the funding challenge. If unaddressed, it will not only jeopardise the energy transition but also undermine the resilience of economies worldwide. While headlines and international commitments for funding have begun, the challenge will require unprecedented collaboration across sectors, jurisdictions and industries, with energy companies being key leading players.

The gap in investment spans diverse industries, from infrastructure enhancements, to the development of low-carbon fuels, to electricity power generation and decarbonization at the end use stage. With energy companies experiencing several years of good profits, the question is where are these funds being reinvested? What are the strategies to invest in new low carbon technologies and what are the opportunities to secure external funding from others to join the process? Central to the conversation is the exploration of cross-sector collaboration, where energy companies, energy users, policymakers, innovators and investors must collaborate to fund the vast capital requirement. The macroeconomic environment and its impact, including inflation and interest rates, will also be examined in relation to bridging the investment gap and accelerating the transition. 

This in-person event, hosted by the Financial Times in partnership with the Boston Consulting Group, seeks to harness the expertise of a diverse spectrum of stakeholders to address the issue of funding the global energy transition. The event will bring together energy sector leaders, representatives from industrial sectors, policymakers and innovators. The event will explore strategies to expedite clean energy investments, leverage innovative financing models, and foster collaborative partnerships that will unlock the opportunities and capital flows to propel the world closer to a sustainable, net-zero energy future by 2050.

The event will be hosted under ‘Chatham House Rule’ to allow for a free flowing conversation between the panel and the invite-only high level guests.

Enabling Cross-Sector Collaboration

How can we better understand the evolving relationship between energy providers, investors and users in the context of the energy transition? 

Policy and incentives

What policy instruments or new models are currently being used by members in the room? Are there further models to encourage collaboration and facilitate capital deployment? 

Investment and innovation

What is the role of large industrial energy providers and users in addressing the transition investment gap. How do they collaborate with VC and innovation funders? 

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