A new global initiative aimed at accelerating clean energy financing, Point One, has officially launched with over 30 businesses committing to contribute 0.1% of their annual revenues toward climate-focused projects in emerging and developing economies.
The platform seeks to mobilise private sector capital at scale through small, consistent contributions, targeting the growing funding gap in global clean energy deployment. Early research indicates strong support among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with nearly 79% of decision-makers in the US and UK backing a simple, collective approach to climate action.
Point One was founded by entrepreneur Ryan Kohn and has garnered support from prominent global leaders including Paul Polman and Christiana Figueres, alongside actor and activist Riz Ahmed. The initiative aims to position businesses—particularly SMEs—as a central force in driving climate solutions.
Through a partnership with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, funds will be directed toward clean energy deployment, grid modernisation, and community resilience projects. These investments are expected to generate employment, improve access to energy, and contribute to emissions reduction while supporting economic growth.
According to analysis by Global Nation, allocating just 0.1% of global business revenue could unlock sufficient capital to enable a full transition to clean power by 2040, in line with net-zero goals. The model relies on leveraging additional public and private investment to amplify impact.
The launch is accompanied by a campaign encouraging wider business participation, highlighting how small contributions can collectively drive large-scale change in the global energy transition.
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