Venture Climate Alliance
About Us
Net zero from day zero
Venture capital investors play an outsized role in shaping and accelerating pathways to net zero emissions across technologies, industries, and geographies. The VCA provides GPs with voluntary, practitioner-developed tools, resources, and support to capitalize on opportunities and manage risks inherent in the global climate transition. Our mission is to be the leading voice for the VC industry on climate-aligned value creation.
Why Us
By and for venture capital and the teams we invest in
For both generalist VC firms and those investing in climate solutions exclusively, anticipating and managing climate-related risks and opportunities cannot wait until later. In order for our portfolio companies to enter and thrive in dynamic markets where climate will play a much greater role, VCs must shape and share best practices that prepare our teams to navigate the accelerating climate transition and embody the next generation of category-defining industry leadership. The VCA helps member GPs and portfolio companies embed relevant climate aligned practices within businesses from day one.
Commitment
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FAQ
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Our Commitment
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Lead
We will measure and reduce our firm’s operational emissions (excluding financed) and neutralize residual emissions by 2030 or sooner.
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Recruit
We will encourage our portfolio companies to set their own net zero by 2050 targets.
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Assist
We will help our portfolio companies decarbonize.
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Track
We will share our progress and our portfolio's progress.
Members
A leading community of venture investors is committed to supporting the global transition to net zero. In order to advance as an industry in line with global climate goals private sector collaboration, guidance, and support for venture-backed teams, whether climate solutions or otherwise, must evolve. Our members are committed to doing this work.
News
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May 23, 2023Reuters
Venture capital climate pact seeks to help startups aim for net zero
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April 26, 2023Wall Street Journal
The Net-Zero Bandwagon Is Still Growing
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April 26, 2023GreenBiz
VCs come together to tackle net-zero emissions by 2050
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April 25, 2023Bloomberg
Venture Capital Has a New Net-Zero Alliance
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April 25, 2023Reuters
Venture firms unite to guide startups on net zero
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April 25, 2023Axios
Major VCs link arms in new climate push
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April 25, 2023CNBC
VC firms create $60 billion-plus climate tech alliance with backing from the UN
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April 25, 2023PitchBook
23 VC firms, including Tiger Global, commit to a net-zero portfolio by 2050
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April 25, 2023Press Release
Leading Venture Investors Form Global Alliance to Build Net Zero Businesses from Day Zero
Join Us
Join the VCA!
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