Climate Tech Atlas Could Unlock Net Zero Breakthroughs

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The Climate Tech Atlas has been launched as a new online platform aimed at accelerating global decarbonization and identifying innovative technologies that could help achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Developed by organizations including Breakthrough Energy and McKinsey Sustainability, the Atlas outlines nearly 70 'innovation imperatives' and 40 'moonshots' across various sectors such as manufacturing, transportation, and electricity. These technologies range from immediate solutions like industrial heat pumps to long-term innovations like space-based solar power, emphasizing the need for both existing and emerging technologies to meet future energy demands.

As the manufacturing sector is projected to have the highest emissions at stake by 2050, the Atlas highlights the economic potential of investing in clean energy technologies, which have already seen significant growth and job creation. With global clean energy investments surpassing $2 trillion in 2024, the opportunity to reach net zero is estimated at nearly $75 trillion. The Climate Tech Atlas serves as a roadmap for innovators, investors, and policymakers, guiding them toward the breakthroughs necessary for a sustainable future while also unlocking new markets and economic opportunities.