AI-Driven Climate Insights
About Danu Insight
Danu Insight is a climate-tech non-profit focused on corporate political lobbying. We believe that government policy is the most effective driver of the rapid societal changes required to meet the Paris Agreement targets. Transforming how investors and corporations at the heart of capitalism engage with climate policy is one of the most impactful ways to catalyse systemic change.
Our theory of change is built on the premise that extensive datasets on corporate lobbying can shift investor behaviour. We aim to provide large-scale, comprehensive, and standardised data on climate lobbying for roughly 10,000 companies. By leveraging advanced data science and AI tools, we analyse lobbying practices at scale, processing vast amounts of data—from government consultation responses to corporate disclosures—to deliver actionable insights for institutional investors across their portfolios. Our platform distils key findings on lobbying transparency, lobbying governance, and alignment with the Paris Agreement, empowering investors to make informed decisions.
We believe that increased transparency and accountability in corporate lobbying will accelerate the shift toward a net-zero economy.​
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Why It Matters
This work is crucial because political lobbying by corporations and trade associations significantly influences climate policy. Often, these entities have the power to weaken or delay legislation aimed at addressing climate change. By bringing transparency to corporate lobbying activities, Danu Insight aims to hold these companies accountable and ensure that their influence aligns with the goals of the Paris Agreement
Our Approach
We combine cutting-edge data science and AI to scrutinise corporate climate lobbying at an unprecedented scale. We utilise advanced Large Language Models to analyse vast amounts of data, from government consultation responses to corporate disclosures, breaking down complex lobbying activities into transparent, actionable insights. This scalable and systematic method helps investors address the complexities of lobbying, driving systemic change in financial markets.
Long-Term Vision
Our long-term ambition is to extend our analysis beyond climate lobbying to include other critical environmental impacts like land and water usage, pollution, and marine ecosystem degradation. We aim to create a foundation for comprehensive stewardship, enabling the financial system to understand and address the intricate connections between corporate behavior and ecological health in line with Universal Ownership Theory.