As a growing number of energy companies commit to ambitious 2050 net zero targets, they will need to make decisions about the likely pace and future shape of the energy transition. The price of renewables and batteries continue to fall. EVs are becoming competitive with conventional internal combustion vehicles. At the same time, while allowing for the inevitability of peak oil and peak gas as the transition progresses, fossil fuels will continue to have a role until longer-term solutions including green hydrogen and long-duration storage come into play. For both investors and energy companies alike, flexibility will be needed to allow for evolving transition scenarios.

Uncertainty regarding the pace of the transition to low carbon creates challenges for both energy companies and investors. Society is increasingly demanding energy that is clean, reliable and affordable. Energy companies need to build long-term value in nascent low-carbon businesses, whilst at the same time maintaining their legacy business to meet the energy needs of today, and cutting emissions along the way. Investors need to be assured of returns and convinced of the business case of investing in established energy companies as well as pure play renewable or zero-carbon companies. A new dialogue is needed between energy companies and investors to build confidence in transition pathways.

Hosted by the Financial Times in partnership with bp, this timely webinar explored the likely trajectory of the energy transition, its high points, stumbling block and emerging opportunities, and how working together to map a sustainable pathway for greening businesses can deliver a low carbon future that works for businesses, investors and society.

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