State of Climate Tech: London Climate Action Week Edition
As the Climate Tech landscape evolves at record speed, where is real momentum building—and what's next for capital, innovation, and impact?
Join us during London Climate Action Week for a high-level, invite-only session hosted by Net Zero Insights, Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), and Climate First, held at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. This exclusive gathering will convene key stakeholders from across the Climate Tech ecosystem—including investors, corporates, founders, policymakers, and advisors.
The event will open with Federico Cristoforoni, Co-founder and Managing Director of Net Zero Insights, presenting an exclusive early preview of the State of Climate Tech – H1 2025 report. Federico will share fresh insights into investment trends, emerging technologies, and critical signals of successful commercialization within the net-zero economy.
Following the presentation, an expert regional panel moderated by Eric Kohlmann, Partner at Climate First, will offer grounded reflections from across the global Climate Tech landscape. Our distinguished panelists will discuss how key trends are unfolding in their respective regions, including investment dynamics, policy developments, commercialization milestones, and market barriers. This cross-regional dialogue will highlight both global challenges and distinct local opportunities shaping the future of Climate Tech.
Panelists include:
Rupert Lee, Head of Climate Tech, Barclays Corporate Bank
Sarah Strachan, Senior Investment Manager, Octopus Energy Generation
Kenneth Ler, Regional Director, Europe, Singapore EDB
Whether you’re deploying capital, shaping policy, or building climate solutions, this event is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve.
About the Hosts
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific law firm. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres, and major growth hubs. We have 170+ years of history, 2,700+ lawyers and 6,000+ talented people in our business. We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact our clients, including banks and financial institutions, consumer products, energy, mining, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, technology, media and telecommunications. At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside clients on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.
Climate First is a European investment firm dedicated to addressing the climate crisis by supporting exceptional startups for significant returns and substantial decarbonization potential. Its partners are experienced fund managers, venture investors, and scientists with over 50 years of combined experience, driving investment in Climate Tech. The firm’s unique roadshow program has supported over 30 European Climate Tech founders, introducing them to key corporate partners and institutional investors within the firm’s global network.
Net Zero Insights is the leading Climate Tech market intelligence platform, equipping investors, corporates, and policymakers with real-time data and insights to navigate the rapidly evolving Climate Tech landscape. By tracking investment trends, emerging technologies, and market shifts, we help industry leaders make data-driven decisions and identify the solutions driving the net-zero transition.
Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) is a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global hub for business, innovation, and talent. With a growing focus on sustainability and Climate Tech, EDB plays a key role in supporting the growth of future-focused industries and advancing climate-aligned innovation across Southeast Asia and beyond.