Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Social Inclusion
• Economic Development

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced power sector emissions in almost 70% of OECD regions (2010-2022)
• Increased share of electricity from renewable sources in many regions (2017-2021)

Social Achievements

• Increased female employment rate in many regions relative to pre-pandemic levels (2019-2023)
• Improved Internet speeds in small cities (2019-2024)

Governance Achievements

• Subnational governments accounted for a significant share of climate-significant public expenditure and investment (2019)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Regional disparities in labour productivity, trade, and foreign direct investment
• Labour and skill shortages, particularly in non-metropolitan regions
• Rising housing prices, especially in large urban areas
• Demographic pressure, including population decline and aging in many regions
• Climate change impacts, including rising temperatures and extreme weather events
• Slow progress towards net-zero emissions in many regions
• Uneven access to essential services and amenities, particularly in suburbs and rural areas
• Disparities in Internet connectivity between urban and rural areas

Mitigation Strategies

• Boosting labour force participation of underrepresented groups
• Upskilling workers and increasing green skills
• Addressing restrictive zoning policies and enhancing public transportation
• Implementing place-based policies to address regional disparities
• Accelerating climate action through electrification, green innovation, and sustainable land use
• Improving Internet connectivity in rural areas
• Promoting public and active transport
• Investing in sustainable energy systems and industries

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Rising temperatures
• Extreme weather events