The report provides an overview of Professor Paul Ekins' research on taxation and its role in addressing climate change. Ekins is a Professor of Energy and Environment Policy at the UCL Energy Institute and has previously held positions at the Policy Studies Institute and King's College London. He is also a Co-Director of the UK Energy Research Centre and Director of the Green Fiscal Commission. Ekins' research focuses on the conditions and policies necessary for achieving an environmentally sustainable economy, with a particular emphasis on environmental taxation, energy policy, innovation, and the role of economic instruments. He has written numerous articles and books, including "Carbon-Energy Taxation: Lessons from Europe," which will be published later in 2009. The report provides ACCA members with information on how the climate change crisis will affect businesses and offers guidance on how to assess and adapt to the changing environment.
