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As of July 24, 2025, the latest developments in climate technology and sustainability highlight a mixed funding landscape, ongoing innovation in clean energy, and evolving climate policy dynamics:

Climate Tech Startups and Funding

•U.S. climate tech funding in the first half of 2025 increased by 21% year-over-year, showing resilience despite global investment dropping 19% overall compared to 2024[1][3].

•Globally, Q2 2025 saw the lowest quarterly climate tech investment since 2020, totaling $5.9 billion, with a more selective investment environment and fewer large deals[3].

•Non-dilutive funding (debt and grants) is rising, projected to hit an all-time high in 2025, indicating growing confidence in commercially viable climate tech solutions[3].

•Major funding rounds early in 2025 included:

- DeepGreenX Group Inc. and Sente Ventures committing $25 billion over five years to clean energy solutions[2].
- Sunfire raised €200 million to scale hydrogen electrolysis production, supported by German public guarantees[2].
- Electra secured $180.4 million for low-carbon steelmaking technology[2].
- Hycamite raised €44 million for methane-splitting technology[2].
- Trucks Venture Capital launched a $70 million fund targeting transportation startups[2].
- Moonrider.ai raised $2.2 million seed funding for electric tractor tech[2].

•The Trellis Group’s 2025 list of 25 Climate Tech Startups to Watch highlights early-stage companies innovating in energy, carbon, transport, industry, and nature sectors, with applications closing August 3 and a showcase event planned for October 28-30 in San Jose, California[1].

Clean Energy and Environmental Innovations

•Germany pledged €588 million to its green hydrogen industry, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable energy transitions[2].

•Advances in electrolysis, hydrogen, low-carbon steelmaking, and methane splitting are key technological areas attracting significant investment[2].

•Transportation sector innovations focus on electrification and software/battery improvements for tractors and trucks[2].

ESG Investing and Market Trends

•Despite a global downturn in climate tech investment, the U.S. market remains strong, accounting for 51% of global funding with $21.4 billion invested in the first half of 2025[3].

•ESG investing continues to be influenced by policy uncertainty, especially in the U.S., where some federal climate tech programs have been cut, but commercial partnerships between tech providers and buyers are increasing[3].

Climate Policy

•The Trump administration’s cuts to key climate tech funding programs, including the Loan Programs Office, have created uncertainty, but the market shows resilience through private and commercial investment[3].

•Germany’s public guarantees and funding for hydrogen signal active government support for clean energy innovation[2].

Carbon Impact Metrics

•While specific carbon impact metrics for these investments are not detailed in the latest news, the focus on hydrogen, low-carbon steel, methane splitting, and electrification technologies directly targets significant greenhouse gas emission reductions in energy, industry, and transport sectors[2].

In summary, July 2025 sees a cautious but ongoing momentum in climate tech innovation and funding, with strong U.S. market performance, significant clean energy investments (notably in hydrogen and low-carbon materials), and evolving policy landscapes influencing ESG and sustainability efforts globally. The Trellis 25 Climate Tech Startups to Watch program and large-scale funding commitments underscore continued interest in breakthrough climate solutions[1][2][3].

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