Business leaders can identify 'tipping points' to lead their industries in the adoption of low-carbon technologies, according to a new report by Gartner, Inc. and the University of Exeter.

A tipping point occurs when a small change sparks a transformation that is often rapid and irreversible. With the climate crisis accelerating - partly due to the threat from Earth system tipping points - positive socio-economic tipping points are now vital.

The new report says business leaders can drive this positive change - and navigate the risks and opportunities of the energy transition - by understanding and using tipping-points thinking.

'Executive leaders have a huge opportunity to innovate, sell and adopt low-carbon technologies, to drive new revenue and sustainable growth,' said Chris Howard, Chief of Research at Gartner. 'However, adopting, developing, and scaling new technologies is complex. This new research helps executive leaders identify where and when to invest effort when assessing potential for low-carbon technology development and scalability.'

'Business leaders can play a vital role in the switch to low-carbon technologies, helping to ensure the sustainable future upon which we all depend,' said Tim Lenton, Professor with the University of Exeter. 'Our report breaks down how tipping points work and how to influence them. The energy transition will happen rapidly, and in ways that may be difficult to predict. Understanding and harnessing the power of positive tipping points can allow business leaders to help drive that change, rather than simply reacting to it.'

A complimentary copy of the report 'Executive Essentials: Leverage Positive Tipping Points to Scale Low-Carbon Technology' is available here. The University of Exeter and Gartner are collaborating to bring unique research on the environment and climate to a business audience.

About the University of Exeter

The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university that combines world-class research with high levels of student satisfaction. Exeter has over 30,000 students and sits within the Top 15 universities in The Guardian University Guide 2023, and in the top 150 globally in both the QS World Rankings 2022 and THE World University Rankings 2023. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), more than 99% of our research were rated as being of international quality, and our world-leading research impact has grown by 72% since 2014, more than any other Russell Group university. To learn more, visit https://www.exeter.ac.uk/.

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