Finance & Investment

The growing number of funds, tools, mechanisms and markets helping organizations, investors and the public put their money where their mouth is to drive sustainable change

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Lessons in Integrity: What We Learned from Abating Methane

As carbon markets evolve, one truth is becoming clear: the credibility of climate action depends on the precision of its measurements. Through Rebellion’s work plugging orphan wells and quantifying methane, we’ve learned that engineering excellen... View More

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How Insurance Is Unlocking Climate Finance in the VCM

Artio de-risks early-stage carbon-credit projects to restore trust, speed up investment and scale the next wave of climate solutions. ... View More

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CDP: Timely Climate Action Offers Sizeable ‘Disclosure Dividend’

Companies that measure, manage and disclose environmental risks are better positioned to reap an average of 7x financial returns from climate action. ... View More

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‘The Gigacorn Hunter’: A New Breed of Climatech Investor

Here, Nelson Switzer explains how he found his niche – investing in startups poised to exceed $1B valuations while eliminating at least a billion tons of carbon. ... View More

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The CFO's Guide to Carbon Removals: Strategic Value in Volatile Times

Carbon removals offer corporate finance leaders a unique opportunity to mitigate economic and climate risks, and reduce long-term costs through early action. ... View More

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Speaking Their Language: Selling Shareholders on the Value of Purpose

It’s strategic fluency. The clearer we are about how intangibles deliver value, the more likely we are to see them protected and prioritised in decision-making. ... View More

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Beyond ESG: Purpose as the Next Frontier in Investing

Investors now see purpose as a KPI for resilience: Purpose-led companies can better navigate disruption and retain stakeholder confidence in uncertain times. ... View More

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Demand Strong, Value Increasing as VCM Comes of Age

While 2024 had the lowest transaction volume since 2018, the market’s value is 1.9x higher — showing steady demand amid broader market volatility and pressure. ... View More

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Community Roots: Reforestation Investments Must Center on People

In a time of retreat, resilience means not just holding the line but pushing it forward. The future belongs to those bold enough to plant it. ... View More

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Investors, Listen Up: Adaptation & Resilience Promise Trillions in ROI

The Climate Adaptation & Resilience market will pay fast dividends for today’s forward-thinking investors while fortifying the world for a climate-changing future. ... View More

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Now Is the Time to Double Down on Building Resilient Brands

Values-driven finance and investment, fueling enterprises that produce long-term social and environmental benefits, are key to creating a resilient economy. ... View More

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Survey: Sustainable Investments Drive Positive Change, Competitive Returns

Morgan Stanley’s latest ‘Sustainable Signals’ report shows increased interest and confidence in sustainable investing, though greenwashing fears remain a barrier. ... View More

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Shining a Light on the Business Benefits of Sustainability

Linking sustainability initiatives to financial metrics will not only reveal the many ways they add value — it will also help silence detractors. ... View More

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New Tech Uses Fungi to Supercharge Forest Growth

We’re excited to announce that the Arbor Day Impact Fund’s most recent beneficiary has created a new technology that makes trees grow faster. ... View More

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Buried Risk to Opportunity: Abating Methane Through Carbon Finance

The orphan well crisis is both a climate imperative and a market opportunity to foster environmental restoration and methane reduction at a scale impossible through public funding alone. ... View More

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How to Ensure Alt-Protein Investments Advance Climate Goals

The Climate Bonds Alternative Proteins Criteria offer a first-of-its-kind framework for certifying investments in sustainable protein solutions. ... View More

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EACs for Scope 3 — Not Perfect, But Necessary

Despite promising developments, industry efforts to eliminate scope 3 emissions will not scale in time. EACs allow companies to invest in climate-change mitigation activities while they decarbonize their value chains. ... View More

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A Business Guide for Navigating IRA Clean-Energy Tax Credits

While headwinds of change are creating uncertainty around a clean-energy transition in the US, a careful analysis of tax-policy history, political realities and energy demands suggests a more nuanced outlook than headlines might indicate. ... View More

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WWF Calls on Brands to Lead Shift to Deforestation-Free Leather

New funding mechanism designed to help companies achieve deforestation-free leather supply chains through increased transparency and collective action. ... View More

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The Real ESG Pivot: What Investors Want Now

Investors aren’t walking away from sustainability — they’re walking away from bad data. Investors, regulators and corporate leaders are demanding clear, science-backed data — and LCA is emerging as the new standard. ... View More

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