Kalantzis, Fotios aut Amati, Adriano aut Dominguez, Sofia aut European Investment Bank edt European Investment Bank oth text xx European Investment Bank 2021 monographic eng 1 online resource The European Union's COVID-19 recovery plan could be the impetus businesses need to invest in climate measures and prepare for the transition to a net-zero carbon economy. Our newest climate report looks at how firms' view these twin challenges and their preparedness to meet them. Firms are more aware of the physical risks posed by climate change, but less aware of the risks caused by the transition to clean energy. Almost half of EU firms surveyed are investing in climate change measures, compared with roughly one-third of US firms. Uncertainty over regulation and taxation continues to hamper climate investments. To green its economy, Europe needs a comprehensive strategy that will provide businesses with the guidance they need to invest in climate preparedness and the energy transition. Free-to-read Unrestricted online access star All rights reserved http://oapen.org/content/about-rights English Finance and the finance industry Business & Economics Finance /doi.org/10.2867/768526 9789286150616 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/71898 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/71898 Free-to-read All rights reserved oapen 210918 20260305123949.0 doab71898