354-2 Doubling Back and Doubling Down: G20 scorecard on fossil fuel funding

Summary

This G20 scorecard report aims to track each of the G20 countries' progress in ending government support to fossil fuels. It has been prepared in order to increase transparency and accountability, as well as to highlight areas where more progress is needed so that G20 countries can meet their phase-out commitments and help accelerate the energy transition needed to meet our climate targets.

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Issuer

International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)

Year

2020

Region

International

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Manufacturing
Finance & Insurance
Transportation & Warehousing

Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals