Future of Power Systems

Responsible Renewables Infrastructure

Mission

To accelerate the sustainable and equitable expansion of renewable power infrastructure globally.

Context

With renewable energy capacity needing to triple by 2030, significant development of large infrastructure on both land and in the ocean will be crucial. As renewable energy infrastructure expands rapidly, it will increasingly intersect with local communities and natural ecosystems.

Responsibly managing the impact of this significant infrastructure growth is essential for ensuring a rapid, sustainable and equitable energy transition for all.

Our ambition

Mobilize business, civil society, government and other stakeholders to accelerate the deployment of renewables infrastructure by creating positive and equitable outcomes for people and nature.

1. Develop a Collection of Use Cases

Develop a collection of case studies showcasing best-in-class renewable projects that highlight exemplary business practices and government leadership.

2. Convene Multistakeholder Dialogues

Convene mutlistakeholder dialogues amongst a high-impact network of government and business leaders, raising visibility, and fostering public-private collaboration to scale responsible deployment.

Responsible deployment

Renewable energy capacity must triple by 2030 to meet global targets. We convene a multistakeholder coalition to ensure the impacts of vast infrastructure deployment will benefit communities and nature.

People-Positive

Creating positive outcomes for society by improving community engagement, implementing benefit-sharing practices, and adopting a consensus-based partnership approach with key stakeholders.

Nature-Positive

Creating positive outcomes for natural ecosystems by contributing to biodiversity protection and restoration both on land and in the ocean.

Case Studies from Around in the World

The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with the Clean Energy Ministerial, partnered to launch the Responsible Renewables Infrastructure collection, showcasing global case studies where climate, economic and social gains go hand in hand with protecting nature and engaging communities.

Related insights

briefing paper

Circularity in Renewables: Wins from China and the World

Renewable energy capacity must triple by 2030 to meet energy and climate goals. Scaling up to this level offers opportunities but also presents significant risks, including of environmental harm, and supply chain vulnerabilities. These must be addressed to ensure a just and sustainable energy transition. This challenge pivots on a commitment to place communities and nature at the foundation of responsible renewable energy development.

World Economic Forum, Accenture

June 2025

AGENDA BLOG

These new energy solutions do more than generate power

China Huaneng Group

June 2025

briefing paper

Clean Energy as a Catalyst for a Nature-Positive Transition

World Economic Forum, Accenture

April 2024

agenda blog

Energy projects tend to move slowly in the US - here's what to do about it

World Economic Forum, CSIS & NREL

December 2023

agenda blog

Deploying clean energy means using more land. that won't happen without community engagement

World Economic Forum, Accenture

November 2023

WHite paper

Using a People-positive Approach to Accelerate the Scale-up of Clean Power

Businesses have a key role in delivering on global climate targets, while ensuring a secure, just and equitable transition. This requires massive buildout of clean power infrastructure, with total investment estimated at $4.5 trillion by 2030. Bringing people along on this journey will be critical not only to achieve an accelerated transition, but also to ensure these investments deliver broader social, economic, and environmental value.

World Economic Forum, Accenture

December 2023

Future of Power Systems

A World Economic Forum Initiative