Accelerating the Energy Transition 2025

However, the scale of funding required, especially in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs), necessitates substantial private sector participation. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that up to 90% of the funding across energy demand, supply and finance sectors must come from international private capital in most countries.3 This is achievable only if the business case is sufficiently strong and the risk-return balance is favourable. Coordinated public-private action is important, with governments and businesses learning new ways of working together. When both move together towards shared objectives, momentum for the transition will build, driving progress towards a balanced energy future. This paper outlines the business and economic cases for the energy transition, identifying key enablers and proposing actionable strategies for both policy-makers and businesses. Accelerating the Energy Transition: Unpacking the Business and Economic Cases 4