Firms reap 139% returns from emissions cuts, CDP says

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🗞️ Driving the news: Companies that invested in emissions reduction projects achieved an average 139% return on investment, according to new analysis from CDP
• The findings show that climate action can generate financial benefits while reducing environmental impacts

🔭 The context: The analysis examined 82 reported emissions reduction initiatives, finding that projects typically recovered their upfront costs within 2.7 years
• Reported measures included energy efficiency improvements, operational changes and other initiatives designed to lower greenhouse gas emissions

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Demonstrating financial returns from emissions cuts can accelerate corporate decarbonisation by shifting climate action from a cost-focused approach to a value-creation strategy
• Faster adoption of efficiency and emissions reduction measures can contribute to lower global greenhouse gas emissions

⏭️ What’s next: Companies are expected to face increasing pressure from investors, regulators and customers to identify climate actions that deliver measurable impact
• Efficient and credible disclosure of financial and environmental outcomes could help scale proven decarbonisation solutions

📈 One stat: 139% average return on investment from emissions reduction projects analysed by CDP

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