Emissions estimations should embed a precautionary principle

Andreas G. F. Hoepner () and Joeri Rogelj ()
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Andreas G. F. Hoepner: University College Dublin
Joeri Rogelj: Imperial College London

Nature Climate Change, 2021, vol. 11, issue 8, 638-640

Abstract: To align their portfolios with the Paris Agreement, investors need to know the emissions of companies they invest in. Estimating these should start from a precautionary principle that disincentivizes free-riding and protects the planet.

Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1038/s41558-021-01109-3

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