Looking Outside Climate Finance: David Carlin, climate leader
Apr 22, 2025
David Carlin, the founder of DA Carlin& Company and a strategic advisor at prestigious institutions, dives deep into climate finance. He explores how to integrate climate action into financial strategies for sustainable growth. Carlin emphasizes the urgency of intentional funding and systemic changes to align with climate goals. He also discusses the evolving landscape of corporate sustainability, the importance of leadership, and the interconnectedness of consumer trust and eco-friendly practices. It's a thought-provoking conversation on mobilizing change in a challenging environment.
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Dual Drivers of Climate Finance Growth
- Climate finance growth is driven by both economic loss awareness and market growth opportunities.
- Both physical climate effects and economic transitions fuel investment shifts toward clean energy and infrastructure.
Embed Sustainability with Skills and Incentives
- Upskill employees to embed sustainability as a new operating system.
- Change incentives beyond moral shoulds to effective knowledge and motivation for action.
Cost Parity and Constraints in Sustainability
- Many sustainable solutions now achieve cost parity or advantage, but operational and regulatory issues limit progress speed.
- The key constraint varies—cost isn't always the decisive factor in adoption.