Human Rights in the Energy Transition

The energy transition of today is at risk of repeating similar injustices known from the 17th and 18th centuries, when the exploitation of enslaved Africans and then fossil-fueled industrial machinery fueled global economies, except that today we have learned how rapid economic and social change occurs matters.

The energy transition is a reflection of the global energy sector’s shift from fossil-based systems of energy production and consumption to cleaner energy sources. The purpose of the energy transition is to slow the pace of global warming and its impacts on the planet and, ultimately, the longevity of humanity.

So why, in the energy transition, is the reversal of human injustice secondary to decarbonization efforts? They are one in the same. However, risks to human rights persist on varying scales across the globe, and without a mindfully constructed human rights management system, energy-focused companies, investors, and off-takers are at risk. To bring this topic to life, we asked:

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Protect your company's brand, reputation, and license to operate by managing the complex risks around human rights, energy projects, and capital investment. Read the full story to learn how:

Think Risk: The intersection of human rights, capital, and renewable energy