Decarbonisation is not just an environmental imperative, but also a significant economic opportunity.
With the race to net zero now on, businesses are undergoing a significant transformation. There are key legal and commercial considerations in the reduction of carbon emissions across our economy – from energy, transport, infrastructure and the built environment, through to manufacturing, mining and agriculture. Together, we need to overcome a global logistics problem by collaborating and thinking about the challenge in a different way.
The adoption of renewable energy sources and implementation innovative technologies will play a key role in the decarbonisation of energy intensive and hard-to-abate sectors. The energy transition has attracted considerable private capital, but a gap remains in identifying suitable investment opportunities that balance out the risks and the returns.
We are advising on some of the most complex decarbonisation programs across the energy, mining, property, agriculture and property sectors.
Our decarbonisation insights
Redefining energy in Japan: Game-changing corporate PPAs shape the future
For Japan's energy transition, these agreements are game-changers. In a post-Fukushima context where the country has struggled to balance energy security with decarbonisation goals, corporate PPAs provide a market-based mechanism to finance new renewable capacity outside traditional subsidy schemes. The data centre sector's entrance into this space is particularly noteworthy, as it addresses the dual challenges of powering Japan's digital economy while meeting increasingly stringent corporate environmental commitments.
03 June 2025
Navigating Net Zero: APAC Climate Guide
In our APAC Climate Guide, experts across the region share their insights as they help clients to navigate the transition. We look at the incentives encouraging clean energy, how carbon markets are expanding, the growth of sustainable finance and the role of the private sector. We also look at focus areas in each jurisdiction, from wind power in Japan to electric vehicles in China.
05 February 2025
Can the data centre goldrush go green? Malaysia’s Johor shows we can move fast, but more is needed
Johor sits at the southern tip of Malaysia, minutes away from neighbouring Singapore. Lesser known than the nation’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, and less developed than its most populous state of Selangor, Johor – and its capital Johor Bahru – are rapidly rising in prominence.
29 August 2024
Carbon Markets Regulatory Tracker
As Australia transitions to a low-carbon economy, we see carbon markets play an increasing role to help achieve net zero ambitions. Staying on top of deadlines and developments is essential.
26 March 2024
Sleeping Carbon Giant Awakes: China’s Renewed Voluntary Carbon Market is Here – What You Need to Know
The long-awaited renewal of the China Certified Emission Reductions (CCER) market is expected to drive trading activity, develop the market and spur innovation. This is a critical step towards China reaching its ‘30.60’ decarbonisation target: peak emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.
26 January 2024
Green is the new black! Australia and Singapore trailblaze with ‘first-of-its-kind’ Green Economy Agreement
On 18 October 2022 trade ministers in Australia and Singapore signed the Green Economy Agreement (GEA).
20 October 2022
Chapter 2: Powering a net zero world
In 2020, 85% of China’s primary energy needs were met with fossil fuels and 72% in Australia. This is the base from which China and Australia must transform their energy generation and use.
14 September 2022
The decarbonisation imperative
From offsetting and abatement, through to offtake and renewable energy procurement – this session explores the various initiatives businesses are implementing to support decarbonisation targets, as well as the regulatory reform currently underway.
Enabling sustainable growth through carbon offset projects and opportunities for agriculture development, to the trading of carbon units and the operation of carbon markets.
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