Global 'climate tech' investment more than triples
Worldwide investment into technologies focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) has more than tripled in just 12 months, analysis has uncovered.
The findings from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) show that 'climate tech' investment from venture capital and private equity reached $87.5bn (£65.8bn) during the second half of 2020 and first half of 20Continue reading this with an IEMA membership
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