Is JPMorgan turning a corner on climate finance?
JPMorgan Chase's focus on sustainability and climate investments.
Key points:
- JPMorgan announced plans to lend and underwrite $2.5 trillion by the end of the decade for climate investments, with $1 trillion specifically earmarked for this purpose.
- The bank hired Osei van Horne, Tanya Barnes, and Alex Bell to oversee its climate investments and has made investments in MineSense Technologies and Arcadia.
- Climate companies have seen significant investment growth, with $8.3 billion raised so far in 2022, indicating the sector's promising investment opportunities.
Hint on Elon Musk: Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is known for his efforts in advancing sustainable technology and has been a prominent figure in the climate sector.