Johan Rockström is one of the world’s most prominent climate scientists. A director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and co-chair of the Earth Commission, he pioneered the Planetary Boundaries Framework, which identifies safe limits for human impacts on Earth.
In this discussion, Rockström joins Richard Manley, CPP Investments’ Chief Sustainability Officer, to explore how tipping points affect risk, the economic impact of climate change, and how investors can respond.
Photo of Dr. Johan Rockström (right) by M. Axelsson/Azote.
Why collaboration is key to achieving the energy transition and meeting global
The energy transition is a defining test of our time—one that no single government, investor, or company can meet alone.
Road to Zero: Harvard Business School highlights CPP Investments’ Net Zero
In February 2022, CPP Investments committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its portfolio and operations by 2050.
In Conversation: John Graham and David Blood
CPP Investments' President & CEO discusses the net zero transition with Blood, a pioneer of sustainable investing.