Document summary
The role of corporate and investment banks in accelerating the shift to a low carbon economy is analysed. The study looks to quantify the capital required to fund the development of low carbon technology in the building, energy and transport sectors and the differing financing mechanisms that could be developed to meet the demand for capital. Highlighted is the pivotal role that corporate and investment banks can play in rolling out low carbon technology and infrastructure on a wide scale, bridging the financing gap and helping to bring about the transition to a low carbon economy.