What a factory floor in China reveals about the energy transition [Climate & Capital Media]

by Michael Sheldrick | May 8, 2026 | Climate, Leadership

This article was originally published on Climate & Capital Media. Envision Energy unveils smarter wind turbines, a big push into energy storage, and its aims to decarbonize entire supply chains The factory floor is spotless. Pristine even. From a viewing deck, we...

From megawatts to millions of jobs: Why Mission 300 matters [Sunday Times]

by Michael Sheldrick | Apr 4, 2026 | Climate, Leadership, Philanthropy

This article was originally published by Andrew Herscowitz and Michael Sheldrick on Sunday Times. As the price of energy rises around the world, families are being squeezed and businesses are slowing down. It’s exposing how fragile energy systems are, how much energy...

Asia’s “family offices”: The missing piece of the energy transition [Climate & Capital Media]

by Michael Sheldrick | Oct 16, 2025 | Climate, Leadership, Philanthropy

The wealthiest families in Asia are in a position to fund Asia’s energy transition For decades, Asia’s family businesses built and preserved fortunes that played a central role in the region’s growth. Now, as they dominate its economies, their choices will decide...

What’s driving Pakistan’s battery bonanza… [CLIMATE AND CAPITAL MEDIA]

by Michael Sheldrick | Sep 10, 2025 | Climate, Finance

Households and businesses rush to solar-plus-storage, showing how bottom-up energy transitions can reshape emerging economies This article was originally published on Climate and Capital Media. At a cement plant in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...

3 Ways Taylor Swift’s Carbon Offset For Jet Use Can Make A Difference [Forbes]

by Michael Sheldrick | Feb 10, 2024 | Climate, Leadership

Amidst criticism for her frequent private jet use, Taylor Swift made a noteworthy move by purchasing double the required carbon credits to offset emissions from her record-breaking tour. If executed thoughtfully, Swift’s approach could catalyze efforts to combat...

Viewpoint: Why ESG May Not be in Decline [Worth]

by Michael Sheldrick | Jan 17, 2024 | Climate, Leadership

Corporate environmental, social, and governance discussions faded at Davos. But history suggests they may survive under different branding. This week, CEOs from major global corporations convene in Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF), yet don’t anticipate...