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Climate tech investment falls 40% amid economic uncertainty

Envirotec Magazine

Climate tech investments from venture-capital and private equity fell 40% in 2023 as economic uncertainty and geopolitical conflict dent investor confidence, according to PwC’s 2023 State of Climate Tech report, published on 17 October. While that pattern is still true, there is an encouraging shift in the right direction.

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Community investments pay dividends

GreenBiz

Community investments pay dividends. Corporate community investment historically has been the realm of philanthropy and volunteerism departments, but there are a growing number of examples where direct investment by businesses benefits operations as well as the communities in which they serve. John Davies.

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When it comes to climate investment funds, diverse management is imperative

GreenBiz

When it comes to climate investment funds, diverse management is imperative. Needless to say, investment managers and financial advisers are powerful. In a 2019 study , the U.S. investment consulting firms to gain insights into gender and racial representation, only 16 responded. Marilyn Waite. Tue, 04/13/2021 - 02:00.

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Negative emissions in North Wales: £200 investment advances CCUS plans in Deeside

Envirotec Magazine

Energy-from-waste operator enfinium has announced (on 11 April) it is progressing plans to invest around £200 million in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology at the Parc Adfer energy from waste facility in Deeside, North Wales. The project could capture up to 235,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) every year, said the group.

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Why IKEA is investing in sustainable mobility

GreenBiz

Why IKEA is investing in sustainable mobility. For the company known for its delicious meatballs and DIY shelves, the investment isn't actually that surprising. For the company known for its delicious meatballs and DIY shelves, the investment isn't actually that surprising. Holly Secon. Tue, 11/03/2020 - 00:30.

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DSD Renewables Gains $250 Million Investment from Cox Enterprises

Solar Industry

DSD Renewables has received a $250 million strategic investment from Cox Enterprises to support DSD’s continuing mission of accelerating renewable energy deployment. The investment is Cox’s largest in the renewable energy sector to date. We are looking forward to working with DSD to have an even larger impact in the years to come.”

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WoodMac: NEXTracker Tops Global Solar Tracker Rankings for 2019

GreenTechMedia

NEXTracker remained the leading global PV tracker vendor in 2019, according to WoodMac’s latest tracker vendor rankings , followed by Array Technologies and PV Hardware. The United States accounted for 50 percent of global tracker shipments in 2019, growing by 226 percent year-over-year, the most growth seen in any region.