Episode 84

Does Climate Finance Stand a Chance?

Published on: 14th January, 2025

Vinay Shandal, BCG’s sustainable investing leader, explains why global competition is both a challenge and a catalyst for clean energy. He talks about how governments can remove barriers and red tape in addition to providing financing—and why private companies are farther along than public companies in their net zero goals.  

Learn More: 

Vinay Shandal: https://on.bcg.com/4fSXsxH 

How AI Can Speed Climate Action: https://on.bcg.com/3C3kYKq 

A Year of Sustainability Progress in the Private Markets: https://on.bcg.com/3Pxh6oi 

Where Are Private Equity Firms on Their Way to Net Zero?: https://on.bcg.com/3Wdmy3s 

BCG on Climate and Sustainability: https://on.bcg.com/40cZsuD 

Vinay’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q59suYxIec 

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