Fink, Gates On Getting the Green Premium Down To a Reasonable Level

The transcript discusses the potential of breakthrough technologies like green hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel to reduce costs and the challenges faced by direct air capture. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between government and private sectors to fund these projects. The availability of capital for green projects is highlighted, with a focus on ESG investing and the future of climate risk as a factor in investment decisions.

What is the expected timeline for green hydrogen to become cost-effective?

• 3-4 years

• 7-8 years

• 5-6 years

• 1-2 years

Which technology is considered the hardest to reduce costs for?

• Solar energy

• Direct air capture

• Sustainable aviation fuel

• Green hydrogen

What is crucial for governments to benefit from private sector expertise?

• Adaptive expertise

• Individual company meetings

• Public protests

• Increased taxation

What is the future outlook for ESG investing according to the transcript?

• It will be integrated into general risk factors

• It will remain a niche market

• It will become obsolete

• It will focus solely on renewable energy

What is expected to happen once green technologies prove commercially viable?

• Capital will decrease

• Capital will remain the same

• Capital will flow in significantly

• Capital will be redirected to other sectors