In practice
Where reporting ends and the work begins. The case studies show what sustainability-in-practice looks like inside our portfolio. The essays bring perspectives from founders, operators, investors and experts, each grappling with different questions and writing from experience on the ones that matter to them.
Contributors' views are their own.
For AI-native studios like Wonder, the ethical questions around AI don't arrive via regulatory consultation — they arrive in the work itself, daily and without warning. Chief Legal Officer Ali Keegan on why the creative industries can't afford to leave the hard questions to lawyers and legislators. (4 min read)
Sustainability in computing is a hardware problem. Morten Ansteensen, COO of Lace Lithography, on why the future of technological progress depends on the energy economics of chip manufacturing. (3 min read)
The business case for inclusion got venture capital this far. Meghan Stevenson-Krausz, CEO of Diversity VC, on why a more fundamental question is now overdue: who are these returns ultimately for? (4 min read)
The increasing integration of autonomous weapons systems and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into military operations around the globe is creating human rights risks that tech investors should not ignore. (4 min read)
DeepL is a global AI company building the language infrastructure that powers global business. More than 200,000 business teams and millions of individuals use DeepL’s Language AI platform to communicate globally, collaborate and operate across languages in real time. The team share what their first greenhouse gas inventory revealed — and why 94% of the carbon cost of building AI sits where most don't think to look. (2 min read)
In early 2026, Atomico, Northzone and Albion launched the Strategic Sustainability Accelerator, in partnership with Reframe Venture: a bespoke, invite-only programme for European growth-stage portfolio companies. Sustainability Director Ashleigh Fawcett shares the four lessons that came out of the first cohort. (3 min read)
Finnish open-source data platform Aiven is on a mission to help organisations extract maximum value from their data. Two years on from launching their first cloud carbon footprint tool, the team share why Scope 3 cloud emissions are so often invisible, and how their new GreenOps integration is putting them in front of customers, daily and project by project. (2 min read)
In a polarised debate, AP2 makes the case for sustainability as fundamental to long-term fiduciary duty. (3 min read)
In practice
Behind every bold idea and ground-breaking company are people. Mission-driven risk-takers who understand that the best way to change the game, is to create a new game. You can meet those we’ve partnered with here.
If you’re a founder, operator, or investor interested in how we approach sustainability in high-growth companies, we’d welcome a conversation. Whether you want to explore our framework in more detail, collaborate on best practices, or understand how sustainability fits into our investment approach, our team is here to connect.