Overview
Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment was established to accelerate solutions addressing climate change and environmental degradation. It aims to catalyse systemic change through strategic philanthropy, research support, and impact investing, recognising climate change as an urgent global challenge requiring rapid innovation and coordinated action.
Mission and focus areas
The foundation’s mission is to protect and improve the environment by supporting projects and technologies that mitigate climate risk and restore ecological balance. Its focus areas include clean energy, carbon capture, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and climate communication. Through its philanthropic and investment arms, it fosters science-based and market-driven climate solutions that align with sustainable finance and ESG priorities.
Structure and governance
Grantham Foundation operates as a private charitable foundation alongside the Grantham Trust, a public charity and supporting organisation. It is guided by a board of directors and expert advisers who oversee grantmaking and investment strategies. The foundation collaborates with universities, non-profits, and private enterprises to scale initiatives that deliver measurable environmental and financial outcomes.
Programs and offering
The foundation’s activities span grant funding, venture investment, and public awareness initiatives. Its investment arm, Neglected Climate Opportunities, backs early-stage ventures in climate innovation and sustainability technologies. Philanthropic programmes support environmental research, data-driven policy design, and communication efforts that drive behavioural change. These efforts combine scientific insight with practical implementation, helping bridge the gap between research, investment, and real-world climate solutions.
Our mission is to protect and conserve the natural environment.
