UBS's Ronald Wu On Climate Investing

The video discusses the complexity of climate change, emphasizing the need for a multifaceted approach beyond just emissions. It highlights six key factors for analysis and the importance of using appropriate tools like scenario analysis. The progress and challenges in achieving climate goals, particularly in relation to COP 26 and the Paris Accord, are evaluated. Economic implications, including the costs and opportunities of decarbonization, are explored, with a focus on China's green development policies and investments.

What are the six factors considered important in analyzing climate change?

• Policy, technology adaptation, social response, physical changes, liability, and biodiversity

• Policy, technology adaptation, social response, physical changes, liability, and emissions

• Policy, technology adaptation, social response, physical changes, liability, and renewable energy

• Policy, technology adaptation, social response, physical changes, liability, and economic growth

What is the projected increase in emissions by 2030 compared to 2010?

• 45% decrease

• 14% increase

• 10% decrease

• 30% increase

Which international event encouraged countries to ramp up their climate ambitions?

• COP 26

• Kyoto Protocol

• Rio Summit

• G20 Summit

What financial tool did China recently issue to support carbon-reducing investments?

• Renewable Energy Fund

• Sustainable Development Loan

• Carbon Reducing Supporting Tool

• Green Bonds

What is one of the opportunities presented by ESG changes?

• Higher carbon emissions

• New technologies and demand

• Increased fossil fuel consumption

• Decreased investment in green projects