Contents
Background: Emissions, climate change and international agreements
Consequences of global heating
2 UK Export Finance’s support for the energy industry
The scale of UKEF’s support for the energy industry
UKEF’s support to exports to high-, medium- and low-income countries
Criticisms of UKEF’s support for fossil fuels
Out of step with the UK’s climate goals
Global pathways to 1.5°C warming
UK Export Finance and energy transition
A just and sustainable transition
Notable emissions policies among other ECAs
Opportunities for the UK’s global leadership
4 Policy, measurement and transparency
Criticisms of UKEF’s environmental policies
Conclusions and recommendations
Appendix: Climate risks associated with 1.5°C and 2°C warming
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament
Published: 10 June 2019