Informing the design of climate-advancing investment instruments

According to the International Energy Agency’s Net-Zero Scenario, about one-third of the emissions reductions needed by 2050 depend on technologies that are currently in development. Additionally, climate adaptation finance faces an even larger investment gap.

In order for the climate venture capital community to demonstrate tangible climate impact, it must grapple with deep challenges in accurately and reliably screening, evaluating, and monitoring climate impact, as many metrics and methods still need to be ascertained, clarified, and standardized.

To address these challenges, with the support of Princeville Capital, CLFI offers insights into:

1. Attribution and baselining
2. Paris-aligned thresholds for prioritization
3. Indirect impact and tailored KPIs
4. Adaptation investment thesis and scorecard