Overview
Theia Finance Labs is an independent, non-profit research and innovation organisation focused on the relationship between financial markets and climate goals. It was established following the evolution of earlier climate-finance research initiatives, including work previously conducted under the 2° Investing Initiative network. The organisation’s core purpose is to support the alignment of financial systems with climate transition objectives through applied research and analytical tools.
Mission and focus areas
Theia Finance Labs aims to improve how financial institutions, policymakers and market actors understand and manage climate-related financial risks and transition pathways. Its work centres on climate alignment, transition risk, scenario analysis and systemic financial change. The organisation contributes to sustainable finance by developing evidence-based methodologies that support ESG integration, climate risk assessment and long-term transition planning across portfolios and financial systems.
Research activities focus on bridging scientific climate knowledge with financial decision-making. This includes examining how capital allocation, policy frameworks and financial practices interact with climate outcomes, and identifying gaps between stated climate goals and real-world financial flows.
Structure and governance
The organisation operates as an independent entity with a dedicated internal team covering research, data analysis, project delivery and operations. It collaborates closely with academic institutions, financial institutions, NGOs and public-sector stakeholders. Governance and leadership structures are designed to maintain research independence while enabling partnerships that support applied and policy-relevant outputs.
Theia Finance Labs works through project-based collaborations rather than acting as a membership or industry association. This structure allows it to respond flexibly to emerging research needs in climate and finance.
Programs and offerings
Theia Finance Labs produces public-interest research, methodologies and analytical tools aimed at financial practitioners and policymakers. Its outputs include climate alignment frameworks, transition monitoring tools and sectoral analyses that support scenario-based decision-making. These resources are designed to be transparent and openly accessible, enabling users to assess climate risks, transition readiness and systemic impacts within financial markets.
