Joxe Mari Barrutiabengoa Ortubai has been working as a Senior Economist in BBVA Research's Economic Scenarios Unit since September 2020. He holds a master's degree in Finance from the University Carlos III of Madrid (with honors) and degrees in Business Administration and Management and Economics from the Public University of Navarra (both with honors). He complemented his academic training with stays at the University of Technology of Sydney (Australia) and Carleton University (Canada).
January 24, 2025
Climate policies have reduced emissions and advanced low-carbon technologies but still fall short of meeting global goals. Achieving the transition toward decarbonization requires effective, context-specific policy mixes, with carbon pricing well-coordinated with subsidies and regulations playing a key role.
January 17, 2025
Trump's second term could roll back climate policies like the Inflation Reduction Act and ESG standards, but renewable energy and decarbonization are expected to demonstrate resilience to changes, supported by state and local policies and geopolitical dynamics.
January 10, 2025
Formal bank commitments to net-zero are facing challenges amid shifting policy perspectives. However, its economic rationale is very much alive for banks seeking (i) growth in green sectors, (ii) strategic alignment with regulatory changes and (iii) helping clients adapt through specialization.
