Our just transition work

Our aim

The green transition will only succeed at the urgent pace required if workers and communities affected by the shift are properly supported.

Learn how we’ve been – and continue to – drive companies to play their part in ensuring a just transition.

From 180 to 2,000 companies

In 2021, we developed a Just Transition Methodology to conduct a pilot assessment of 180 companies from the highest emitting sectors on the social elements of their transition efforts towards a low-carbon future.

Drawing on this experience, we then assessed 450 companies between 2022–2024 (including the original 180 companies) on their just transition efforts alongside their efforts to align with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Companies’ just transition scores can be seen in alongside their broader benchmark scores.

In January 2026, we will publish the assessments of all 2,000 companies in our SDG2000 list on the credibility and integrity of their plans for a just transition, which includes making sure that workers and communities are included and supported throughout the entire process. These assessments will make up part of companies’ scores in our 2026 Climate Benchmark.