Cretech climate

5 lessons from COVID-19 that will help us build a sustainable future

As one global crisis begins to end, we still face another: What can we learn from our response to the pandemic to improve the fight against climate change?

Energy Impact Partners has set up an index for climate tech… and it’s crushing the overall market

Since the beginning of 2020, EIP Climate Index has outperformed NASDAQ by approximately 2.8 times — it’s up 127% compared to 45% for the NASDAQ. 

Three grads of the Urban Future Lab at NYU Tandon get major funding

Since the Urban Future Lab (UFL) at NYU Tandon opened its doors in 2014, it has become a major hub of cleantech innovation.

AIA Innovation Awards honor cutting-edge green-building solutions

Born of close collaboration and a set of shared values, Spokane’s Catalyst Building is a testament to the fact that wood buildings can meet and exceed the performance of their steel and concrete counterpoints.

Jeff Bezos will spend $1 billion a year to fight climate change

The Amazon founder is slowly answering concerns from transparency advocates about the Bezos Earth Fund.

Fresh guidelines for ‘credible’ net-zero buildings

The UK Green Building Council has published “vital” guidance on ensuring that net-zero buildings and organisations in the UK are truly sustainable, setting out principles around high-quality renewable energy procurement and carbon offsets.

The World Isn’t Building Back Better After the Pandemic

A new report found that, out of the $14.6 trillion announced in spending by the 50 largest economies, only $368 billion or 2.5% has been for green activities.

Sustainability’s Role in the Evolution of Proptech

In episode 53 of Fly on the Wall, Brendan sits down with Michael Beckerman, the CEO of CREtech & CREtech Climate.

EY and Enablon Launch ESG Management and Reporting Solution

Climate Fintech Startup Atmos Financial Puts Savings to Work for Clean Energy

Startup Atmos Financial ensures that the money its customers deposit will only go to clean energy projects, rather than funding fossil fuel infrastructure.