Whoever wins July’s general election will need to prioritise climate ambition and provide clear policy signals for investors. With the UK High Court having now dubbed the government’s net zero strategy unlawful for the second time, the country is now considered a climate laggard, leaving sustainability-conscious investors rudderless. The decision has been interpreted by many as yet another setback…
Green Materials Startup Claros Technologies Raises $22 Million for PFAS “Forever Chemical” Destruction Solution
Sustainable materials-focused startup Claros Technologies announces that it has raised $22 million in new funding, with proceeds aimed at supporting its technology to destroy PFAS, widely known as “forever chemicals.” PFAS are a group of chemicals that have been in use in a wide range of consumer and industrial products since the 1940s, and are commonly found in food packaging,…
Impact Investor Lightrock Launches New Global Small Cap Strategy
Sustainability-focused private equity investor Lightrock announced today the launch of its first public equities fund, Lightrock Global Small-Cap strategy, with €400 million of seed capital. Founded by Prince Maximilian of Liechtenstein, London-based Lightrock focuses primarily on growth capital to back purpose-driven entrepreneurs addressing the world’s biggest challenges. The firm invests in companies that pursue scalable and tech-driven business models around…
Climate Impact Fintech Doconomy Raises $37 Million to Help Consumers Make Sustainable Choices
Swedish impact fintech company Doconomy announced today that it has raised €34 million (USD$37 million) in a Series B funding round, with proceeds from the financing aimed at expanding the capabilities of its solutions that help consumers make more sustainable choices. Founded in 2018, Doconomy has developed tools for banks to drive climate action and well-being, by enabling users to…
Clean Energy Ventures Raises Over $300 Million for Climate Tech Venture Fund
Climate tech-focused venture capital investor Clean Energy Ventures (CEV) announced that it has raised $305 million at the closing of its second flagship fund, with a target to mitigate 75 gigatons of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Founded in 2017, CEV invests in companies commercializing disruptive and capital-light advanced energy technologies and business model innovations that can reshape how energy…
Nearly Half of Sustainability-Labelled Funds May Have to Change Names to Meet New EU Anti-Greenwashing Rules: Clarity AI
More than 40% of investment funds in the EU using ESG or sustainability-related labels may be required to change names or sell assets in order to meet new anti-greenwashing rules, according to a new analysis released by sustainability technology platform Clarity AI. The new report follows the release earlier this month by EU markets regulator the European Securities and Markets…
Brookfield In Talks to Acquire Clean Energy Developer Neoen for $6.6 Billion
Brookfield Asset Management announced today that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in France-based global renewable energy developer at an equity value of €6.1 billion (USD$6.6 billion) from responsible investment company Impala. Founded by Impala in 2008, Neoen is a producer of renewable energy, including solar power, wind power and storage, with assets across 16…