No doubt about it — there’s been an awakening. US financial watchdogs largely ignored climate risks these past four years (with some notable exceptions). Now, they’re alert and appear eager to make up for lost time. In 2021 already, the Federal Reserve has formed a new Supervision Climate Committee, the Treasury Secretary has pledged to […]
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Today in funding: Manifest Climate
Is the Bank of Canada’s new boss living up to his climate change credentials?
Success of climate-disclosure software earns investor backing for Toronto’s Manifest Climate
Building a Purpose-Driven Team
Our purpose-driven, evolutionary organization, Manifest Climate is at an inflection point. We are scaling rapidly to meet the demands of a global market faced with a climate crisis, calling for an urgent transition to a low-carbon, more resilient economy. For businesses, this means unprecedented pressure to govern and disclose climate-related risks and opportunities. Driven by […]
Manifest Climate Raises $6.5M in Seed Round
Our ability to make an impact has officially increased. Manifest Climate today announced that it has completed a seed financing of $6.5 million with an exceptional syndicate of leading technology investors. The group includes Klass Capital, Golden Ventures, OMERS Ventures, Bryker Capital, Garage Capital, Active Impact Investments, and several high net worth investors including Mark Jaine, […]
Initiating the Carbon Footprint Assessment of an Investment Portfolio
Role of Financial Institutions in Achieving Net-Zero 2020 was a significant year where commitments around “net-zero targets” gathered momentum. Announcements were made across the board, from national governments to industries and sectors to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by a specific date. The Paris Agreement has established a timeline to 2050 to achieve this, with concrete […]
Mantle314 Rebrands to Manifest Climate
Today we are delighted to announce that Mantle314 is now Manifest Climate. The Story Behind the Rebrand We started Mantle314 to bring an interdisciplinary view to the climate crisis, to create a platform for our team to do great work and to help translate climate change for business through advisory services. We’ve always set out […]
New software aims to enhance TCFD disclosure
Intro to Scenario Analysis: What is it & How is it Helpful?
There’s a rapidly growing consensus among top global business leaders that the impacts of climate change pose a sizable financial risk in the short- and long-term. Despite this recognition, companies are unsure how climate change will unfold. Governments are continually introducing new policies, technologies are rapidly evolving, and people’s behaviours are in constant flux. When […]