Climate Solutions in Public Markets with Heather Beatty

In this episode, Georges Dyer is joined by Heather Beatty, founder and CEO of ScopeFour Capital, to discuss climate-focused investing and how public markets can play a pivotal role in driving the transition to a net-zero economy. Heather shares insights on identifying companies that offer real-world climate solutions through two key frameworks: Project Drawdown and the Crane Tool. She explains how her approach differs from traditional climate strategies and highlights sectors critical for decarbonization, such as energy efficiency and renewable energy. Heather also touches on the importance of capital allocation, challenges in scaling climate solutions, and the role of policy and regulation in shaping this transition. This conversation provides an in-depth view of how finance can combat climate change and why investors need to act swiftly to meet global emissions reduction targets.

Keywords:

Climate Finance, Net-Zero Economy, Public Markets, Decarbonization, Climate Solutions, Project Drawdown, Climate Investing, Capital Allocation, Energy Efficiency, Sustainability