Finance & Investing
Funding ‘underrepresented’ climate tech founders
New revenue-based loan programs from Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator, Enduring Planet offer alternatives. Read More
Banks and climate: From voluntary initiatives to a more systemic response?
While details may be convoluted, implementation slow and more global coordination is needed, systemic reforms are underway. Read More
Transforming high-emitting assets is hard, but private equity could help
Divesting might help these organizations achieve their net-zero targets, but how can we really solve the core problem? Read More
The ranting critics of sustainability may have a point
Finally, people understand what you do and why you do it. Be careful what you wish for. Read More
Onsite water management’s powerful alignment with ESG
Sponsored: Effectively managing onsite water use increases corporate water resiliency and helps organizations achieve their ESG goals. Read More
Understanding ESG risks and why they matter
Sponsored: ESG analysis uncovers critical risks for businesses. It’s crucial for companies to be able to identify and mitigate these risks to ensure long-term success. Read More
System change — the new sustainability
System change investing expands current ESG analysis by adding a system change component. Read More
Lithium Deficit Threatens EV Sales and Energy Transition
This whitepaper provides S&P Global Commodity Insights' analysis of the global lithium deficit, threatening EV sales and could put the brakes on the energy transition. Lithium prices shot up by more than 500% in the past year due to the short global supply. The soaring prices and a continued lack of supply through 2030 may decelerate the energy transition and threaten EV sales and adoption, despite markets expanding in the Americas and Australia to meet growing demand. In the past year, EV sales jumped into hyperdrive, accelerating globally much faster than expected. Read More
What the SEC proposed climate disclosures may mean for private companies
For forward-thinking private companies looking to deepen trust with stakeholders leaning into enhanced ESG disclosure is a logical and supportable next step. Read More
Are CFOs effective stewards of corporate sustainability?
Despite increased awareness, CFOs continue to struggle in translating their corporate commitment to sustainability into tangible actions. Read More