Sustainable Development Capital, LLP

SDCL CEO Jonathan Maxwell interviewed on Bloomberg yesterday. Jonathan discussed the continued impact of the #ukraine conflict on #energy markets, the encouraging outlook for #renewables , and how we can maximise the energy infrastructure we already have to drive productivity and reduce emissions.   Bloomberg also asked Jonathan about his upcoming book, The Edge. Available for pre-order on Amazon.   Jonathan is looking forward to continuing the conversation with Paul Sweeney and Jessica Menton when he is back in New York! Listen to the interview here: https://lnkd.in/eVDAFDXa

We are pleased to announce the acquisition of a stake in two poultry waste-to-energy projects in North Carolina, USA for $28 million.   Jonathan Maxwell, CEO of Sustainable Development Capital, LLP, said: “Bioenergy is one of the largest sources of renewable energy globally today. [...] The acquisition is testament to our ability to identify and support innovative projects in the bioenergy sector."   Read more about the acquisition in IPE Real Assets: https://lnkd.in/eUhCHfKC

Jonathan Maxwell, CEO of Sustainable Development Capital, LLP, spoke with Jennifer Forrest from Environmental Finance about the UK’s clean energy ambitions: “The UK could be a superpower of competitiveness, productivity and efficiency […] by using every unit of energy in the energy economy more productively”.   “By better using every unit of energy, [the UK is] more attractive for international investment, as [it will] be able to produce products and services better and cheaper than other countries.”   Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dZiYNBvQ

Our CEO, Jonathan Maxwell, joined Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg Businessweek to discuss investing in global sustainable energy infrastructure, highlight a few of SDCL’s U.S. investments and examine the broader impact of 'ESG' on the business world.   During the interview, Jonathan Maxwell emphasised that one of "the biggest solutions to climate change, economic performance and competitiveness is decentralising the energy network." To listen to Jonathan’s full interview, click here (timestamp: 1:25 – 12:25): https://lnkd.in/eZi-V8kT

We’re delighted to be listed in the PE and Infrastructure sections of @Sightline Climate’s new report, “The Climate Capital Stack and Funds.” This comprehensive report offers an inside look into the financial landscape supporting the climate transition.

Hello everyone! I am so thrilled to be named as a representative to the Tartan Week Committee! For those of you who come over from Scotland, I look forward to working with you to ensure the best Tartan Week yet. I've been attending the Tartan Day Parade for over 15 years, and would never have dreamed I would someday help plan and run it. Please get in touch if you plan to be in NYC for Tartan Week and I will help ensure you are plugged in. Also, I will be in Scotland in March and happy to find time to get together to chat about it in person over a wee dram...

“The underlying message is that the [US] government is looking to improve productivity, which will have a read-across to the energy sector […] the time for energy efficiency has arrived in the US.”   Jonathan Maxwell, CEO of our investment manager, Sustainable Development Capital, LLP, spoke with Citywire’s Jamie Colvin following the announcement of our interim results earlier this week.   We would like to thank Jamie for a fantastic interview, which you can read in full here: https://lnkd.in/ejJEk5Q3

The re-election of President Donald Trump has raised questions about the direction of climate policy in the US for at least the next four years. An often-overlooked story is the significant role U.S. cities are playing at the forefront of climate action.   Lolita Jackson MBE FRSA MBE, Executive Director, Sustainable Cities at Sustainable Development Capital, LLP, discusses the significant opportunity to invest in climate initiatives at the city and state level, which often thrive independent of federal engagement, and how the efforts of local officials in the U.S. remain critical drivers of progress toward achieving global climate goals.   Read Lolita’s full article below.

One of the joys of my affiliation with Perry World House is meeting incredible people like this gentleman. Tulio Andrade is the lead climate negotiator for Brazil at COP, and is a wonderful and brilliant man, who agreed to speak at my class this past Monday. The ability to provide top notch speakers who are doing the work on the ground has given me great joy. He is a big fan of better incorporating cities on this level and it was great for my students to hear that affirmation. Plus I now have a new collaborator on how to further integrate the private sector in these international spheres - Tulio and I will be working together to cook some things up between now and COP30 in his home country. Stay tuned! C40 Cities SDCL ICLEI

A very slick presentation from our SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust (SEEIT) team yesterday, where they discussed the Company’s results for the six-month period to 30 September 2024. Well done all!