Principles of Transition Finance Investing

Praise for
Principles of TRANSITION FINANCE INVESTING
"In this essential guide for forward-thinking investors, C. Robin Castelli unpacks the complex, interconnected impacts of climate change on infrastructure and business-and reveals how to turn insight into action. With clarity and urgency, Castelli shows readers how to spot the opportunities that not only generate strong returns, but also drive meaningful progress for our planet. A must-read for anyone navigating the future of climate-driven investing."
-INDRANI PAL-CHAUDHURI, Founder and Chief Vision Officer, Open Origin
"C. Robin Castelli has done what few in transition finance manage to do-cut through the jargon and complexity to reveal both the risks and the investable opportunities in a rapidly changing policy landscape. This book makes a clear case for why the energy transition is one of the defining investment opportunities of our time-and how investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers can position themselves-and entire economies-to thrive, even in a world where the policy environment remains uncertain."
-MICHAEL SHELDRICK, Author of From Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World and Co-Founder of Global Citizen
"As the effects of climate change become increasingly visible around the world, it's clear that adaptation alone is not enough. The transition to a low-carbon economy will be central to the next two decades of global economic transformation. With this shift come new risks and opportunities. In Principles of Transition Finance Investing, C. Robin Castelli offers a timely and practical roadmap to understand the sector dynamics, evaluate pros and cons of key emerging technologies, and make informed investment decisions across a range of future scenarios. This book is an essential guide to navigate the complex and dynamic landscape of transition finance with clarity and confidence."
-STEFANO BATTISTON, Full Professor of Economics, University Ca' Foscari of Venice, Department of Economics; Associate Professor at the University of Zurich, Department of Banking & Finance
"C. Robin Castelli's Principles of Transition Finance Investing provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and investment opportunities in this increasingly global market, where multiple asset classes and complex risk profiles require both a deep knowledge of the sector and the ability to adjust to rapidly changing conditions. Recommended for both new entrants and experienced practitioners working on financing the transition to net zero, the book provides a conceptual framework and detailed implementation guidelines for investment strategies and risk analysis."
-REENA V. MITHAL, Adjunct Associate Professor, Columbia Business School
"Castelli's expertise and experience at the cutting-edge of climate transition finance shines through in this engaging guide on how to invest intelligently in a world that's getting warmer, wilder, and more volatile. His Principles draw on the wealth of analysis and theory generated by the sustainable finance field over the last decade while maintaining a practical perspective that should resonate with seasoned investors."
-LOUIE WOODALL, Founder and Editor at Climate Proof Media

C. ROBIN CASTELLI is Head of Transition Finance Investment at Orange Ridge Capital, a private equity firm focusing on generating investment returns from high-quality, sustainable, real assets. He is the author of Quantitative Methods for ESG Finance and an expert in identifying and hedging climate risk at the enterprise level.