AI boom reshaped the climate tech investment landscape in 2024

Four of the 10 biggest deals in 2024 were for companies linked to the development of more sustainable data centers. Read More

Female founders shortchanged by climate tech investors again in 2024

Studies find female-led companies are more profitable than their male counterparts despite not having received anywhere near the level of investment that those led by men, or by men and women together, do. Read More

BlackRock’s exit from once-heralded net-zero group creates climate finance chaos

The asset manager's withdrawal follows the departure by the Big Six U.S. banks from another net-zero alliance, raising in short order questions about the future of financing climate goals. Read More

Carbon pricing is gaining momentum. Here’s what you should know

Existing programs are set to expand to cover additional emission sources, and several new mechanisms are expected to launch in the next two years. Read More

California’s deadly fires illuminate an insurance industry ill-prepared for the climate crisis

Estimated damages at week's end from the Southern California apocalyptic fires reached $150 billion. Read More

Exodus by big banks from climate finance alliance chided as ‘disgraceful’ reversal

The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) is making a sharp turn in its focus, raising fears that big financial services companies will backtrack on climate commitments. Read More

How to forge an effective sustainability strategy for 2025, after a year of setbacks

We need a broad and deep reassessment of current sustainability strategies, in particular advocacy connected to consumers and voters. Read More

Why carbon buyers are overvaluing feel-good credits

"Charismatic" credits are overvalued at the expense of higher-impact projects, data from independent rater Calyx Global show. Read More

How not to let anti-ESG rhetoric reshape investment strategies

ESG analysis offers a more complete picture of the pros and cons of an investment choice in a portfolio. Read More