Fan Jia

This book offers a deep dive into the investment and business implications of climate change, uncovering both the emerging opportunities and pressing challenges. Through a powerful lens of big data analytics, it guides readers across four critical pillars of climate finance: climate data, indices, pricing, and reporting and engagement. The book equips readers with a comprehensive analytics toolkit by harnessing cutting-edge tools — large language models, generative AI, statistical inference in machine learning, optimization techniques, and advanced visualization methods. With a strong emphasis on practical application, it blends clear explanations, real-world case studies, and actionable insights to help investors, businesses, and financial professionals make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving field. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this book stands as an indispensable resource for practitioners seeking to integrate data-driven strategies into climate finance and position themselves at the forefront of sustainable investing.