LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Carbon Tracker as left-center biased based on its pro-environmental advocacy and focus on climate change. We also rate them as High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-4.6)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.2)
Country: United Kingdom
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2009, Carbon Tracker Initiative is a London-based think tank that analyzes the financial implications of the global transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. They provide insights for investors and policymakers.
Known for introducing concepts like “carbon bubble” and “unburnable carbon,” the organization focuses on the risks associated with investing in fossil fuels in the context of climate change mitigation efforts. The Initiative aims to inform investors and companies about the financial implications of the global shift towards a low-carbon economy. The key leadership of Carbon Tracker includes Mark Campanale (Founder and director), Jon Grayson (CEO), Robert Schuwerk (Executive Director, North America), Cary Krosinsky Co-founder and Director Anthony Hobley ( Co-chair of the Advisory Board).
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Funded by / Ownership
Carbon Tracker Initiative, a non-profit organization, is maintained by Carbon Tracker Initiative Limited and operates mainly on philanthropic support from various European and American foundations. While the website offers limited information about individual ownership stakes within the organization, Mark Campanale, the founder, is considered a key figure in its establishment and ongoing operation.
Revenue primarily comes from philanthropic funding, with no mention of income generated through commercial activities. The notable funders are Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and the Flora Hewlett Foundation.
Analysis / Bias
Carbon Tracker focuses on communicating economic risks and opportunities related to the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Their publications offer financial insights on the impact of climate change and policy shifts. For example, the article “Is President Biden living up to his campaign rhetoric on climate?” assesses President Biden’s performance against his climate change commitments made during his campaign. While mostly neutral, some emotionally loaded language indicates a slight liberal bias, particularly its emphasis on climate change and renewable energy. Further, some expert comments contain emotionally loaded language, reflecting individual viewpoints and criticisms such as “The inability to reappoint Rick Glick as FERC chair is a major disappointment.” The cited sources, which are linked externally, are CNBC and law.columbia.edu.
Similarly, another article, “Statement on the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement,” critiques the U.S. withdrawal as a leadership failure, using strong language and advocating for renewable energy, reflecting a pro-environmental stance and aligning with liberal perspectives on climate policy.
Reports like “PetroStates of Decline: oil and Gas Producers Face Growing Fiscal Risks as the Energy Transition Unfolds” examine the financial risks that countries reliant on oil and gas production face during the shift to more sustainable energy sources. The report uses technical language and data to highlight the economic risks and cites sources like the International Monetary Fund (IMF). They also publish blog posts like “The Impact of West Virginia v. EPA,” which discusses the Supreme Court ruling’s implications for climate policy, balancing factual reporting with expert opinions and some emotionally loaded language and citing sources like supremecourt.gov.
Based on the analysis of these articles and the general content published by Carbon Tracker Initiative, their publication bias leans toward left-center, characterized by their focus on climate change, advocacy for renewable energy, and critical stance toward actions that hinder environmental progress. Despite this bias, their reports and articles are grounded in financial analysis and backed by expert opinions, contributing to their high credibility in factual reporting. Including diverse perspectives in their analyses further enhances their reliability as a source of information on climate-related financial matters.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years. They have been used by fact-checkers as a reference.
Overall, we rate Carbon Tracker as left-center biased based on its pro-environmental advocacy and focus on climate change. We also rate them as High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (M. Huitsing 12/11/2023) Updated (09/30/2025)
Source: https://carbontracker.org/
Last Updated on September 30, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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