• Backed by $4T+ in AUM: The Avoided Emissions Platform (AEP) is supported by 12 asset managers/owners, one corporate bank, 13 leading corporates, and six data providers.
• 65 Climate Solutions Modeled: AEP delivers transparent, open-access methodology for assessing avoided emissions — also known as “scope 4.”
• Essential for Net-Zero Capital Flows: With $215T needed to reach net-zero by 2050, harmonized metrics are vital for channeling investments into decarbonization leaders.

The Avoided Emissions Platform (AEP) launches with the backing of Mirova, Robeco, Edmond de Rothschild AM, I Care by Bearing Point, and Quantis (a BCG company). The initiative aims to solve a critical gap in sustainable finance: the lack of standardized, transparent data to evaluate the climate impact of decarbonization solutions.

To provide a global, credible framework for calculating avoided emissions — enabling investors, corporates, and regulators to make smarter, science-backed decisions toward net-zero alignment.

AEP uses an interactive model with avoided emissions factors for 65 distinct climate solutions. Built with input from a scientific advisory committee, the methodology is fully transparent and licensed for use — and it’s designed to expand over time.

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“The financial sector plays a key role in driving the economy towards net zero emissions globally. Clear and comprehensive information on companies’ true contributions to this goal is essential, notably through the provision of climate solutions. We are confident the Avoided Emissions Platform will soon establish itself as a global market platform, thus enhancing ambition and transparency in measuring avoided emissions.” — Manuel Coeslier

Who benefits:

• Asset managers and owners: Use harmonized metrics to align portfolios with net-zero targets.
• Corporates: Quantify and report avoided emissions to boost capital access and market credibility.
• Consultants & data firms: Differentiate with robust methodologies and collaboration tools.
• Policymakers: Leverage data to shape climate regulation and track national/international targets.
• Academia: Access granular, credible datasets for sustainability research.

“Robeco has a long-standing commitment to invest in the net zero transition. In particular, our climate products, such as the Smart Energy and the Global Climate Transition funds, have been investing in climate solutions for many years. This new database will help us credibly quantify their true contribution to climate mitigation. This addresses the high demand from our clients for more extensive impact measurement.” — Lucian Peppelenbos

AEP equips the financial sector with a much-needed tool to identify, measure, and invest in real climate impact — advancing global decarbonization goals with greater integrity, comparability, and confidence.

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