Impact Investing and Decarbonisation ESG by Kings Private Equity Club - May 1, 20200 Writer: Hauk Hofseth Ever since Thomas Newcomen invented the first coal-powered steam engine in 1791, combustion of coal, oil and other fossil-based fuels has contributed to climate change. About 75% of total greenhouse CO2 emissions is a result of burning fossil fuels,[1] which in turn makes up about 80% of global