# Sustainability

How circular startups are set to gain from the EU’s carbon border tax
Analysis
September 14, 2023
How circular startups are set to gain from the EU’s carbon border tax
Rotterdam is at the forefront of the transition to a circular economy — what does the new carbon border tax imply for the city and for others trying to follow the same model?
Sponsored by: Up!Rotterdam
The future of food: How tech can transform grocery supply chains
Analysis
August 4, 2023
The future of food: How tech can transform grocery supply chains
The world’s food supply chains are highly unsustainable — how can we change it?
Sponsored by: Greenman Group
America’s IRA set off a global race to scale climate tech — here’s how Europe can gain ground
Analysis
August 4, 2023
America’s IRA set off a global race to scale climate tech — here’s how Europe can gain ground
What policy changes would climate tech founders and investors implement if they were in office? Sifted asked several speakers ahead of the Summit
Sophie Rowe
From compostable razors to reclaiming metal from used electronics: Four startups breaking new ground on sustainability
Analysis
July 13, 2023
From compostable razors to reclaiming metal from used electronics: Four startups breaking new ground on sustainability
These startups are working on ways to recycle and reduce our impact on the environment — more efficiently and at scale
Sponsored by: Amazon Sustainability Accelerator
Action vs measurement: Why startups need concrete solutions to address new ESG laws
Analysis
July 5, 2023
Action vs measurement: Why startups need concrete solutions to address new ESG laws
Changes in EU law means certain companies will be required to submit ESG reports. How should they approach this — and how can smaller startups help?
Sponsored by: Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact
The man behind Northvolt and H2 Green Steel is launching a new venture
Interview
June 16, 2023
The man behind Northvolt and H2 Green Steel is launching a new venture
If Mix's track record is anything to go by, new venture Aira will be one to watch
Freya Pratty
SoftBank-backed Enpal secures €430m debt round
News
June 9, 2023
SoftBank-backed Enpal secures €430m debt round
Now it’s hit profitability, Enpal is moving away from VC money and prioritising securing debt financing.
Freya Pratty
Arrival founder sells shares as e-van maker hunts for a lifeline
Analysis
June 9, 2023
Arrival founder sells shares as e-van maker hunts for a lifeline
Arrival is, by its own admission, teetering on the edge of survival
Kabir Agarwal and Freya Pratty
What the rise of AI means for the climate fight
Analysis
May 30, 2023
What the rise of AI means for the climate fight
GenAI tools in climate tech and sustainability present both massive potential and huge risks
Sponsored by: BCG X
Serial fintech founder Marta Krupinska launches carbon removals brokerage
News
May 30, 2023
Serial fintech founder Marta Krupinska launches carbon removals brokerage
Cur8 has just raised £5.3m from Google Ventures — but it's a challenging moment for the industry
Freya Pratty
SaaS won’t save the planet, but a hardware-software duo just might
Analysis
May 25, 2023
SaaS won’t save the planet, but a hardware-software duo just might
There's a growing consensus that some climate hardware will need software to run
Freya Pratty
The tech world is wrapped up in sustainable packaging — but is it here to stay?
Analysis
May 24, 2023
The tech world is wrapped up in sustainable packaging — but is it here to stay?
We looked at how the sustainable packaging industry can overcome challenges and progress
Sponsored by: ECBF
Sustainability is moving up the agenda for business schools — but how can it actually be impactful for startups?
Analysis
May 22, 2023
Sustainability is moving up the agenda for business schools — but how can it actually be impactful for startups?
Educators are looking at ways to tackle the ambiguity that exists around definitions and measurement
Sponsored by: HEC Paris
Northvolt to build German and US factories
News
May 12, 2023
Northvolt to build German and US factories
The company had previously indicated the plans could be on hold
Freya Pratty
Climate-focused food startups had a record 2022
Analysis
May 12, 2023
Climate-focused food startups had a record 2022
But investors are losing interest in vertical farming and plant-based meat
Freya Pratty and Amy Lewin
Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson on ChatGPT, hydrogen heating and climate subsidies
News
May 9, 2023
Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson on ChatGPT, hydrogen heating and climate subsidies
The green energy supplier is answering a third of all customer enquiries with AI
Eleanor Warnock
Inside Europe’s largest vertical farm, growing a tenth of Lithuania's salad
Analysis
May 8, 2023
Inside Europe’s largest vertical farm, growing a tenth of Lithuania's salad
At its Vilnius facility, Leafood is hoping to succeed where other vertical farming startups have failed
Zosia Wanat
The climate tech ‘soonicorns’ 2023
Analysis
May 4, 2023
The climate tech ‘soonicorns’ 2023
There are a cohort of companies chasing the coveted $1bn valuation
Freya Pratty
What role do private investors really have when it comes to ESG?
Analysis
April 28, 2023
What role do private investors really have when it comes to ESG?
From ensuring transparency to pushing for sustainable choices, private investors hold significant power in defining a company’s ESG stance
Sponsored by: Isomer Capital
Meet the startup sending scientists around the world to build a database of all life
Analysis
April 27, 2023
Meet the startup sending scientists around the world to build a database of all life
Basecamp has already doubled the number of known proteins out there
Freya Pratty
Northvolt to confirm US expansion plans within weeks, cofounder says
News
April 24, 2023
Northvolt to confirm US expansion plans within weeks, cofounder says
Northvolt says it will make a decision on expanding into North America in the coming weeks
Freya Pratty
Biden's climate bill lures carbon removal giant Climeworks to US
News
April 19, 2023
Biden's climate bill lures carbon removal giant Climeworks to US
The Swiss scaleup confirmed it is expanding stateside to take advantage of the administrations generous subsidies
Freya Pratty
E-magy raises €15m for tech which could improve battery efficiency by 40%
News
April 19, 2023
E-magy raises €15m for tech which could improve battery efficiency by 40%
E-magy says its silicon variant can avoid the pitfalls of other silicon anodes.
Freya Pratty
Sliding lithium price boosts climate tech startups
Analysis
April 13, 2023
Sliding lithium price boosts climate tech startups
The price of "white gold" is down over 30% this year
Freya Pratty

# Sustainability

How circular startups are set to gain from the EU’s carbon border tax

The future of food: How tech can transform grocery supply chains

America’s IRA set off a global race to scale climate tech — here’s how Europe can gain ground

From compostable razors to reclaiming metal from used electronics: Four startups breaking new ground on sustainability

Action vs measurement: Why startups need concrete solutions to address new ESG laws

The man behind Northvolt and H2 Green Steel is launching a new venture

SoftBank-backed Enpal secures €430m debt round

Arrival founder sells shares as e-van maker hunts for a lifeline

What the rise of AI means for the climate fight

Serial fintech founder Marta Krupinska launches carbon removals brokerage

SaaS won’t save the planet, but a hardware-software duo just might

The tech world is wrapped up in sustainable packaging — but is it here to stay?

Sustainability is moving up the agenda for business schools — but how can it actually be impactful for startups?

Northvolt to build German and US factories

Climate-focused food startups had a record 2022

Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson on ChatGPT, hydrogen heating and climate subsidies

Inside Europe’s largest vertical farm, growing a tenth of Lithuania's salad

The climate tech ‘soonicorns’ 2023

What role do private investors really have when it comes to ESG?

Meet the startup sending scientists around the world to build a database of all life

Northvolt to confirm US expansion plans within weeks, cofounder says

Biden's climate bill lures carbon removal giant Climeworks to US

E-magy raises €15m for tech which could improve battery efficiency by 40%

Sliding lithium price boosts climate tech startups