When asked to sum up 2023, the word that seems to have resonated most with us, our peers and our audiences was ‘chaos’. The past year has shown the devastating consequences of inaction, with global temperatures reaching unprecedented levels and climate-related disasters becoming more frequent.

During this period, we witnessed damaging floods in North Africa and Asia, wildfires darkening skies across North America, and record heatwaves in Australia, Chile, India, the U.S., and the United Kingdom. Additionally, new threats emerged, including a backlash against ESG investing, the spread of misinformation online, and the rise of populists who deny climate science.

In these pages you will see how we have tried to navigate this challenging environment. As 2023 showed, our evidence-based analysis and financial reasoning are vital in enabling key actors to make informed decisions that drive the energy transition forward. Over the year we worked to enable and empower key actors to cut through misinformation, fully understand the risks and opportunities, and make informed decisions.

Our programmes are designed to address diverse agendas, yet all are united by our mission: ‘To accelerate the energy transition by positively influencing the capital markets,’ and are intensely focused on achieving a fully decarbonised global economy.

As we review the past year let us remember that we have the power to create a future that is sustainable, equitable, and secure. The time to act is now. Join us in this pivotal moment to drive the change needed for a sustainable future.