Analysis

March 31, 2022

For all the ESG talk, just 7% of startups have an actual net zero plan

When it comes to ESG, startups are good on the S and the G; but struggle on the E.


Freya Pratty

3 min read

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There’s more and more ESG talk in tech and VC land. Environmental, social and governance factors have gone from being a concern of specialist investors to a key part of mainstream investment strategy.

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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