Publications

As part of the Finance ClimAct project, ADEME has published a summary report on the aluminium industry in France. The aluminium industry is an electro-intensive sector that is highly exposed to international competition and whose growth prospects are high. Decarbonisation of this sector is therefore strategic but remains relatively complex. The Aluminium Sector Transition Plan proposes the exploration of two contrasting scenarios leading to the objective of -81% reduction in CO₂ emissions in 2050 compared to 2015, the objective set by the National Low Carbon Strategy. ADEME's Industry Department organised a webinar on 10 March to present the results of the Aluminium Sector Transition Plan, the replay of which is available at the following link: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8ja6v4. Download file

Transition risks: multi-model analysis for France Comparative study of the implementation of the #NGFS scenarios To assess the specific impact of transition risks at the French level, four teams of macroeconomists from ADEME, SEURECO, CIRED and the Banque de France (as individual members) participated in a joint exercise to model, assess and compare the macroeconomic and sectoral impact of three transition scenarios proposed by the NGFS by 2050. Download file

For several years, considerable time and energy has been dedicated to the subject of voluntary commitments from private financial actors. Such initiatives, however, encounter important structural obstacles that limit their effectiveness, as highlighed in this Policy Brief. While beneficial and worthy of encouragement, we cannot expect these initiatives to deliver more than they are realistically capable of achieving. Hence the need for a strong commitment from public authorities to mobilize private finance to support a rapid and organized transition. Download file

The world has already exceeded +1°C global warming compared to the pre-industrial period (1850-1900). Climate change and in particular the increase in climate hazards (droughts, floods, etc.) will impact industrial buildings: their structures and materials, users, equipment, processes, etc. These impacts will have consequences for industry, its activity and its productivity. Companies must therefore prepare for this and anticipate it. The purpose of this memo is to present concepts related to physical risks in the industrial sector, including the impacts of climate change on industrial buildings, in order to anticipate and adapt to them. Download file

Scenario analysis can help financial institutions to better understand climate risks, but it is not currently used in a satisfactory manner. In this study, I4CE provides financial institutions and regulators with a checklist of actions to ensure that scenario analysis leads to better strategic integration of transitional climate risks. It should also help to mobilise teams throughout the process and encourage them to review their decision-making processes. Download file

Climate change, and in particular the increase in climatic events, will modify working conditions, both indoors and outdoors, and access to industrial sites, and increase the risks to workers' health and safety. These impacts will have consequences for industry, its activity and productivity, which must be anticipated and prepared for. ADEME has published a memo that presents the concepts related to physical risks for workers in the industrial sector, the factors to be considered and the existing tools. Download file