Complementary measures for decarbonisation: Looking beyond pricing and regulation to motivate private businesses and state-owned enterprises

Discussions about measures to promote energy sector decarbonisation have traditionally focused on carbon pricing mechanisms and government regulations. However, other ‘complementary measures’ are also being used with businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 
This brief discusses two distinct forms of these measures: voluntary programmes that drive action by businesses, and government shareholder influence over state-owned enterprises. 
Given the depth of decarbonisation required for a low-carbon future and the central role that businesses will need to play, strengthening complementary measures that target business engagement can increase emissions mitigation.

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Complementary measures for decarbonisation: Looking beyond pricing and regulation to motivate private businesses and state-owned enterprises

Sectors: Cross cutting, Renewables

Country / Region: Global

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Knowledge Object: Publication / Report

Published by: IEA

Publishing year: 2015

Author: IEA