External and internal climate change policies for export credit and insurance agencies

Export credit agencies (ECAs) are either private companies operating on behalf of their country’s government or are governmental agencies themselves which in either case, provide support to promote domestic companies' international export of goods and services. ECAs are a hitherto under-researched contributor to lock-in of fossil fuel infrastructure. This study reviews external policies and standards as well as internal policies and commitments that may affect ECAs’ portfolios – specifically their support to fossil fuel and low-carbon technology projects. Most international standards are appli... Mehr ...