Sustainability & Innovation
Guggenheim Securities convenes and advises thought leaders and stakeholders at the forefront of innovation in sustainability. Through transactions, events, and reports, Guggenheim Securities helps clients shape the key sectors that are defining sustainability, including power, energy, renewables, technology, mobility, and industrials.
Executives in renewable energy, policy makers in energy, and subject matter experts in cutting edge technology come to Guggenheim to engage with the investment community and share their vision on the future of sustainability.
Recent highlights of our efforts in sustainability include:
Video Highlights
Opportunities in the Energy Transition for Private Equity
Senior Managing Director Isobel van Daesdonk, Financial Sponsors Investment Banking, interviews Senior Managing Director Shail Mehta, Clean Energy Investment Banking, to discuss key themes related to the energy transition that private equity firms should focus on.
Alan Schwartz Discusses the Multidimensional Energy Transition at CERAWeek
Guggenheim Partners Executive Chairman and Guggenheim Securities Co-Chairman Alan Schwartz sat down with Roger Diwan, Vice President, S&P Global Community Insights, during CERAWeek to discuss the actions being taken by businesses and governments globally to advance the multidimensional energy transition.
On March 19, Jim Schaefer, Senior Managing Director in Energy Investment Banking, participated in a panel at CERAWeek to discuss the role that nuclear power could play in a future lower-carbon energy mix.
The “Capital Transition” for the Energy Transition
On March 20, Michael LaMotte, Senior Managing Director in Energy Investment Banking, participated in a panel at CERAWeek to discuss the current risks and opportunities in energy investing and what the next big growth areas are for the industry.
Alan Schwartz Discusses Sustainability Objectives at CERAWeek
Guggenheim Partners Executive Chairman and Guggenheim Securities Co-Chairman Alan Schwartz joins CNBC's 'Last Call' during CERAWeek to discuss the ongoing convergence of objectives for sustainability, traditional energy, and investment.
Investing in Advanced Nuclear Energy: Meeting Clean Energy Needs Across the Economy
Guggenheim Securities hosted its “Investing in Advanced Nuclear Energy: Meeting Clean Energy Needs Across the Economy” conference, on March 30, in New York.
Executive Insight Interview: Spurring Investment in Sustainable Energy
Guggenheim Partners Executive Chairman Alan Schwartz sat down with Roman Kramarchuk during CERAWeek for an Executive Insight interview to discuss sustainable energy as a driving force, sourcing of capital for projects, and the role of government to act as a catalyst for investment in new technologies.
Regenerating Nuclear for a Low-Carbon World
On March 9, James Schaefer, Senior Managing Director in Energy Investment Banking, joined Sylvain Cognet-Dauphin, Research & Analysis Executive Director of S&P Global; Daniel B. Poneman, President & Chief Executive Officer of Centrus Energy Corp; Jay Wileman, President & Chief Executive Officer of GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy; and Jeff Lyash, President & Chief Executive Officer of Tennessee Valley Authority for a discussion on what is needed to put nuclear generation on a growth track.
Energy Markets: The Growing Role of Government
On March 7, Michael LaMotte, Senior Managing Director in Energy Investment Banking, joined Carlos Pascual, S&P Global Commodity Insights; Richard Newell, President and CEO of Resources for the Future; Paula Pinho, Director at the Directorate-General Energy in the European Commission; and Elizabeth Rosenberg, Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes at the U.S. Department of the Treasury for a discussion on the growing role of government in energy markets.
Energy Access and Economic Growth
On March 6, Guggenheim Partners Executive Chairman Alan Schwartz joined former BP CEO Bob Dudley, Tellurian Chairman Charif Souki, and BeyondNetZero Chairman Lord John Browne of Madingley for a discussion on “Energy Access and Economic Growth.”
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Sustainability & Innovation Series: A Conversation With Lorenzo Simonelli
Lorenzo Simonelli, CEO of Baker Hughes joined Alan Schwartz, Guggenheim Partners Executive Chairman and Senior Managing Director Clio Crespy for a conversation on addressing the “energy trilemma” as companies try to strike a balance between cost, security, and environmental impact.
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Guggenheim’s Sustainability & Innovation Series hosted “EVs and Energy Security: A Conversation With Robbie Diamond and Admiral Dennis Blair,” which connected clients with Robbie Diamond, CEO of Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE); Admiral Dennis Blair, Chairman of SAFE; Guggenheim Partners Executive Chairman, Alan Schwartz; and John Casesa, a Senior Managing Director of Guggenheim Securities Mobility Investment Banking to discuss how SAFE unites military and business leaders to develop and advocate for policies that improve America’s energy security..
Investing in Advanced Nuclear: A Catalyst for Our Clean Energy Future
Key policymakers, investors, nuclear technology companies and utility leaders focused on commercialization and deployment of advanced nuclear and small modular reactors gathered to discuss how this key technology can help achieve a clean energy future and climate resilience. Featured speakers included Sec. of Energy Jennifer Granholm, and organizers included Guggenheim Securities, the US Department of Energy, Nuclear Innovation Alliance, Nuclear Energy Institute, Edison Electric Institute, and Electric Power Research Institute.
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Facing the Hard Truths About Energy With Andrew Gould
Executive Chairman Alan Schwartz, Guggenheim Partners, and Senior Managing Director Michael LaMotte, Guggenheim Securities Energy Investment Banking, hosted a client event featuring a conversation with Andrew Gould, former Chairman & CEO of Schlumberger, to discuss the origins of the current energy shortage, the challenges of the changing geopolitical landscape, and the opportunities for energy transition leaders.
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Beyond Carbon: How Carbon Markets Will Shape Social Impact Investing
J. Greg Spencer, Co-Founder of Bluesource and Co-Founder of Common Good Marketplace, speaks with Guggenheim Securities Co-Chairman Alan Schwartz and Senior Managing Director Clio Crespy, about how carbon markets are transforming social impact investing.
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Our Hydrogen Future: A Conversation With Andrew Marsh
Plug Power CEO Andy Marsh discussed how hydrogen will play an important role in providing affordable, abundant and clean energy to the world with Guggenheim Securities Co-Chairman Alan Schwartz and Senior Advisor Jonathan Silver.
This session focused on software that enables market participants to more accurately and efficiently manage assets and create system visibility; reduce costs; optimize performance, improve revenue generation and decision making; and provide greater certainty to asset owners and operators and market participants on how to streamline the decision-making process around the multiple variables required to be successful in their energy systems.
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Sustainability & Innovation Series: A Conversation With Jigar Shah
The series brings together top industry and stakeholder leaders to discuss key trends and emerging themes surrounding the topics of sustainability and innovation. The first event featured a discussion with Jigar Shah, Director of the U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office. Shah was joined by Alan Schwartz, Executive Chairman of Guggenheim Partners, and Jonathan Silver, Senior Advisor to Guggenheim Securities, who served as the first Executive Director of the Loan Program.
Sustainability & Innovation Series: From Autos to Mobility – A Technological Revolution
Guggenheim's Sustainability & Innovation Series featured a conversation with Senior Managing Director John Casesa, who leads the firm’s mobility investment banking team. The conversation was moderated by Managing Director Daniel Keh and focused on the nature of the technological revolution in mobility, the roles of capital, and opportunities in the sector.
The inaugural session was moderated by Alan Schwartz, Executive Chairman of Guggenheim Partners, and Colin DeVore, Managing Director in the Power, Energy & Renewables group at Guggenheim Securities.
Representative Transactions in Sustainability
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Social Media
Guggenheim Securities Thanks Attendees Of The Efficient Frontier Event
Guggenheim Securities would like to thank attendees of our The Efficient Frontier event – an evening honoring the 57 leading private companies, across a variety of sub-sectors, driving the energy transition. The event was held in coordination with the publication of "The Efficient Frontier" report by Energy Technology and Industrial Technology Equity Research Analysts Joseph Osha and Hilary Cauley, CFA.
Alan Schwartz Discusses Advancement of the Multidimensional Energy Transition
Guggenheim Partners Executive Chairman and Guggenheim Securities Co-Chairman Alan Schwartz sat down with Roger Diwan, Vice President, S&P Global Commodity Insights, during #CERAWeek to discuss the actions being taken by businesses and governments globally to advance the multidimensional energy transition.
Jim Schaefer Speaks at CERAWeek
James Schaefer, Senior Managing Director in Energy and Sustainability Investment Banking, participated on a #CERAWeek panel entitled "Nuclear Renaissance" with Sylvain Cognet-Dauphin, Research & Analysis Executive Director, S&P Global; Daniel Poneman, Co-Chair of the Commission on Nuclear Energy and Climate Security and former Deputy Secretary of Energy; Grant Isaac, Executive Vice President and CFO, Cameco Corporation; and Ken Hartwick, ICD.D, President & CEO, Ontario Power Generation. Schaefer and fellow panelists discussed the role that nuclear power could play in a future lower-carbon energy mix.
Michael LaMotte Speaks at CERAWeek
Michael LaMotte, Senior Managing Director in Energy and Sustainability Investment Banking, participated on a #CERAWeek panel entitled "The 'Capital Transition' for the Energy Transition" with Peter Gardett, Executive Director, Financial and Capital Markets, S&P Global; Eduard Ruijs, Head of Energy Transition, Vitol; and Salim Samaha, Partner, Global Head of Energy, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). LaMotte and fellow panelists discussed the current risks and opportunities in energy investing and what the next big growth areas are for the industry.
Clio Crespy Speaks at CERAWeek
Clio Crespy, Senior Managing Director in Energy and Sustainability Investment Banking, participated on a #CERAWeek panel entitled “Managing Carbon Projects: Lessons and Solutions,” with Jeff Gustavson, President of Chevron New Energies; Eleonor Kramarz, Global Head, Energy Transition Consulting, at S&P Global; Toshiya Nakahara, President & CEO of JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corporation; and Dan Holton, Senior Vice President, Low Carbon Solutions, Strategy, Products & New Assets, at ExxonMobil. Crespy and fellow panelists discussed the expectations and challenges facing the development of large carbon management projects and hubs.
Alan Schwartz Joins CNBC To Discuss Sustainability Objectives
Guggenheim Partners Executive Chairman and Guggenheim Securities Co-Chairman Alan Schwartz joins CNBC's "Last Call" during #CERAWeek to discuss the ongoing convergence of objectives for sustainability, traditional energy, and investment.
LinkedIn: Forbes
Jim Schaefer's Comments on Advanced Nuclear Industry Featured in Forbes
Senior Managing Director James Schaefer’s views on decarbonization and the nascent advanced nuclear industry were highlighted in columnist Ken Silverstein’s article in Forbes.
Clio Crespy Joins Panel Hosted By Mitsubishi Heavy Indsutries
Senior Managing Director Clio Crespy participated in a panel hosted by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries where she provided her perspectives on the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on major industries and financial markets.
Guggenheim Securities Equity Research Publishes 'The Efficient Frontier'
Guggenheim Securities Equity Research Analysts Joseph Osha and Hilary Cauley, CFA recently published 'The Efficient Frontier' private company report.
Clio Crespy Speaks with The Economist about Impact of Tax Credits on CCUS Industry
Senior Managing Director Clio Crespy, Sustainability Investment Banking, spoke with The Economist about the impact of tax credits on the Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (CCUS) industry.
LinkedIn: Safe Summit 2023
Alan Schwartz Participates in Panel at SAFE Summit 2023
Alan Schwartz, Executive Chairman of Guggenheim Partners, recently participated in a panel at SAFE Summit 2023, where he discussed how the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act is serving as a catalyst for investment in sustainable energy and how the focus on sustainable development will require broad-based collaboration for success.
LinkedIn: Advanced Nuclear Conference
Guggenheim Hosts Advanced Nuclear Energy Conference
Guggenheim Securities hosted its "Investing in Advanced Nuclear Energy: Meeting Clean Energy Needs Across the Economy" conference, on March 30, in New York.
LinkedIn: IIGSummit
Jim Schaefer Speaks at Energy Transition Forum
Senior Managing Director James Schaefer, Energy Investment Banking, participated in a panel at the Energy Transition Forum, an event at the #IIGSummit, hosted by the Infrastructure Investor Network
LinkedIn: CERAWeek
Alan Schwartz Discusses Sustainable Energy With S&P Global Commodity Insights
Alan Schwartz, Executive Chairman of Guggenheim Partners, and Roman Kramarchuk, Head Energy Scenarios at S&P Global Commodity Insights, sat down during #CERAWeek for an Executive Insight interview to discuss sustainable energy as a driving force, sourcing of capital for projects, and the role of government to act as a catalyst for investment in new technologies.
LinkedIn: Investing in Advanced Nuclear Energy
Guggenheim Thanks Participants and Attendees of Advanced Nuclear Energy Conference
Guggenheim would like to thank the participants of our conference, "Investing in Advanced Nuclear Energy: Meeting Clean Energy Needs Across the Economy."
LinkedIn: CERAWeek
Jim Schaefer Speaks at CERAWeek
James Schaefer, Senior Managing Director in Energy Investment Banking, discusses the need for nuclear generation in a low-carbon world at #CERAWeek.
LinkedIn: CERAWeek
Clio Crespy Speaks at CERAWeek
Clio Crespy, Senior Managing Director in Energy and Sustainability Investment Banking, discusses low-carbon energy system solutions at #CERAWeek.
LinkedIn: CERAWeek
Michael LaMotte Speaks at CERAWeek
Michael LaMotte, Senior Managing Director in Energy Investment Banking, discusses energy markets, access to renewable technologies, and cost of capital at #CERAWeek.
LinkedIn: CERAWeek
Alan Schwartz Speaks at CERA Week
Guggenheim Partners Executive Chairman Alan Schwartz provides perspective on how the demand for energy has shaped economies and will shape policy across sectors at #CERAWeek.
LinkedIn: Rice Acquisition Corp II
Rice Acquisition Corp II Announces Agreement to Enter Into a Business Combination With NET Power
Guggenheim Securities, LLC congratulates Rice Acquisition Corp II in connection with its announced agreement to enter into a business combination with NET Power. Guggenheim served as financial advisor to Rice Acquisition Corp. II on the transaction.
LinkedIn: New York Times
Shar Pourreza Discusses Utility Industry With New York Times
Senior Managing Director Shar Pourreza, CFA spoke with The New York Times' reporter Eric Lipton on the utility industry’s outlook with the passage of the climate and economic legislation Inflation Reduction Act.
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LinkedIn: Doral Renewables LLC
Guggenheim Securities, LLC congratulates Doral Renewables USA on its sale of convertible notes to funds managed by Apollo Global Management, Inc. and Migdal Insurance.
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LinkedIn: Sustainability & Innovations Series
Guggenheim’s Sustainability & Innovation Series hosted "A Fireside Chat with Mac McFarland, CEO of California Resources Corporation, and Francisco Leon, CFO of California Resources Corporation."
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LinkedIn: The Wall Street Journal Pro PE
Brookfield Embraces Carbon Capture With Plans to Invest Billions
Senior Managing Director Clio Crespy comments on the momentum for carbon management projects from the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act and the projects' economic viability with The Wall Street Journal Pro PE edition.
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LinkedIn: The Jones Family Office
Guggenheim Securities, LLC congratulates the consortium that formed Ampliform – a joint-venture that will originate, develop, build, operate and optimize utility-scale solar and solar + storage projects in the United States.
LinkedIn: WSJ
Shar Pourreza Discusses His Energy Industry Outlook With WSJ
Equity Research Analyst Shar Pourreza, CFA comments on Duke Energy’s outlook and plans to manage its capital structure.
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LinkedIn: Verde CO2
Verde CO2 Completes $250 Million Partnership With BKV Corporation
Guggenheim Securities, LLC congratulates Verde CO2 on its CCS joint venture with BKV Corporation.
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LinkedIn: Sustainability & Innovation Series
Sustainability & Innovation Series: A Conversation With Lorenzo Simonelli
Guggenheim’s Sustainability & Innovation Series hosted “A Fireside Chat with Lorenzo Simonelli, CEO of Baker Hughes,” which connected clients with Lorenzo Simonelli CEO of Baker Hughes; Alan Schwartz, Guggenheim Partners Executive Chairman; and Clio Crespy, a Senior Managing Director of Guggenheim Securities Investment Banking to discuss the “energy trilemma” as companies try to strike a balance between cost, security, and environmental impact.
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LinkedIn: Sustainability & Innovation Series
Sustainability and Innovation Series: A Conversation With Jigar Shah
Guggenheim recently kicked off the first session of its new “Sustainability and Innovation Series,” with a conversation featuring Director of the U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office Jigar Shah. The fireside chat was led by Guggenheim Partners Executive Chairman Alan Schwartz and Senior Advisor to Guggenheim Securities Jonathan Silver, formerly the first Executive Director of the Loan Programs Office.
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LinkedIn: PureWest
PureWest Completes Follow-On Upstream Energy Securitization
Guggenheim Securities, LLC congratulates PureWest Energy on closing its asset-backed securitization.
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LinkedIn: California Resources Corporation
Guggenheim Securities, LLC congratulates California Resources Corporation on its carbon management joint venture with Brookfield Renewable.
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LinkedIn: Budderfly
Budderfly - Partners Group Acquires a Majority Stake in Budderfly
Guggenheim Securities, LLC congratulates Budderfly on its transaction with Partners Group.
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LinkedIn: GOOD Meat
Guggenheim Congratulates Good Meat on its Transaction
Guggenheim Securities, LLC congratulates GOOD Meat, a division of Eat Just, Inc., on its strategic partnership with ADM.
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LinkedIn: Hard Truths About Energy
Facing the Hard Truths About Energy With Andrew Gould
Executive Chairman Alan Schwartz, Guggenheim Partners, and Senior Managing Director Michael LaMotte, Guggenheim Securities Energy Investment Banking, hosted a client event featuring a conversation with Andrew Gould, former Chairman & CEO of Schlumberger, to discuss the origins of the current energy shortage, the challenges of the changing geopolitical landscape, and the opportunities for energy transition leaders.
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LinkedIn: Advanced Nuclear
Investing in Advanced Nuclear: A Catalyst for Our Clean Energy Future
Key policymakers, investors, nuclear technology companies, and utility leaders focused on commercialization and deployment of advanced nuclear and small modular reactors joined us for our conference, "Investing in Advanced Nuclear: A Catalyst for Our Clean Energy Future."
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LinkedIn: Sustainability and Innovation Series
Beyond Carbon: How Capital Markets Will Shape Social Impact Investing
Co-Chairman Alan Schwartz and Senior Managing Director Clio Crespy, both from Guggenheim Securities, speak with J. Greg Spencer, Co-Founder of Bluesource and Co-Founder of Common Good Marketplace, about how carbon markets are transforming social impact investing.
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LinkedIn: H2scan
Guggenheim Congratulates H2scan on its Transaction
Guggenheim Securities, LLC congratulates H2scan Corporation on its private capital raise from LetterOne and GS Energy Corporation. Guggenheim acted as exclusive financial advisor and placement agent to H2scan.
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LinkedIn: Sustainability and Innovation Series
Our Hydrogen Future: A Conversation With Andrew Marsh
Plug Power CEO Andy Marsh discussed how hydrogen will play an important role in providing affordable, abundant and clean energy to the world with Guggenheim Securities Co-Chairman Alan Schwartz and Senior Advisor Jonathan Silver.
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LinkedIn: CNBC 'Squawk on the Street'
Alan Schwartz on Sustainability at Guggenheim Securities
Guggenheim Securities Co-Chairman Alan Schwartz discusses sustainability at Guggenheim Securities with CNBC’s David Faber on “Squawk on the Street” at the 2021 Milken Institute Global Conference. #miglobal
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Twitter: CNBC ‘Squawk on the Street’
The Future and Sales of the Electric Vehicle
Guggenheim Securities Senior Managing Director John Casesa discusses the electric vehicle space with @CNBC ’s @Lebeaucarnews
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Twitter: Energy Dialogues
The Near-Term Future of Hydrogen in an Era of Decarbonization
A pleasure to have top leaders from @bakerbotts @GuggenheimPtnrs @APIenergy and @PlugPowerInc join our next e-dialogues on: The Near-Term Future of #Hydrogen in an Era of #Decarbonization.
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LinkedIn: Global Electrification Forum
Destination 2050: A Conversation Celebrating Earth Day
Executive Chairman Alan Schwartz joins Edison Electric Institute’s President Tom Kuhn and VP for International Programs Lawrence Jones for a conversation on #EarthDay at the 2021 Global Electrification Forum.
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LinkedIn: Energy Storage
Guggenheim’s 2nd Energy Storage Symposium
Guggenheim Securities is hosting its second Energy Storage Symposium to discuss current technologies and disruptors in the global energy storage markets. Hear directly from CEOs and industry experts in a feature panel discussion followed by a question-and-answer session.
To access more information related to Sustainability at Guggenheim Securities, contact GSInfo@guggenheimpartners.com.
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