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⌛𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐀!🚀 The countdown is on! 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 (𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐀) 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. ACRA is a 𝐬𝐢𝐱-𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 dedicated to scaling #carbonremoval solutions in 𝐒𝐮𝐛-𝐒𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚. Selected teams will gain 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 to help them scale their impact. 💡 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚? Tag them below or share this post—let’s make sure no one misses out on this opportunity!  🌍 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞! ➡️acra-program.com The Africa Carbon Removal Accelerator is made possible by the generous support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and the Swiss National Science Foundation SNSF as part of the SOR4D Solution-oriented Research for Development. #CarbonRemoval #CDR #AfricaInnovation #ClimateAction #NetZero

Edit 3.3.2025: APPLICATION WINDOW HAS CLOSED! Job alert - Internship opportunity at sus.lab! 📢 We are looking for a motivated intern to work on our industry collaboration projects at the intersection of sustainability, technology, and business. You are a great fit if you... ...have strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills 🤓 ...are accustomed to learning about new industries and technologies 🔭 ...are available for 6 months, starting around April 2025 📅 Apply via e-mail to gthorsdottir@ethz.ch if you are interested - see the attached document for more details. #internship #sustainability #decarbonization #circulareconomy #biodiversity #research #technology #policy #industry

🚨 Whitepaper Launch 🚨 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ♻️ Circular innovations in construction are gaining momentum in Switzerland, supported by an expanding ecosystem of funding opportunities, enabling young ventures to tackle the industry’s sustainability challenges.  Explore our latest whitepaper, covering:  🌱 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: While the construction industry poses significant entry challenges for startups, a robust ecosystem has emerged to foster circular innovation. 💰 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞: A comprehensive overview of programs, institutions, companies, and funding opportunities available to develop and scale circular ideas in Switzerland, along with insights into what investors seek in circular ventures. 🔍 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬: Real-world success stories of sustainable construction start-ups, offering valuable lessons, tips, and strategies for founders navigating their funding journeys. 📄 You can dive into the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dCmHXT9X 🙏 A big thank you to all contributors and stakeholders who made this whitepaper possible! Special thanks to Sem David Mattli, Götz Hilber, Panagiotis Martakis, Dr. Evan Petkov, Stefan Cadosch, Markus Oswald, Christoph Falk, Lars Sommerer, Switzerland Innovation Park Central, Rematter, irmos technologies AG, Optiml, keeValue AG, Innovationsstiftung der SZKB, Innosuisse, SwissPropTech   ⁉️ ✉️ Want to discuss the findings or learn more? Reach out to Sophie Führer, Michèle Wicki. Arthur Borecki Powered by Innosuisse #swissinnovationbooster #FundingCircularConstruction Core Team: Lisa Lambert Marloes Fischer Prof. Dr. Christine Grimm Reto Largo Sem David Mattli Christof Knoeri Michèle Wicki Bettina Zipper Sira Treyer Circular Hub Switzerland Innovation Park Central Empa HSLU Hochschule Luzern SIA Schweizerischer Ingenieur- und Architektenverein Swiss Recycle

Apply to join the Africa Carbon Removal Accelerator (ACRA) today! Applications for our inaugural ACRA cohort close on Tuesday, February 24, 2025. ACRA is a six-month accelerator program dedicated solely to #carbonremoval in Sub-Saharan Africa. The program provides local #CDR entrepreneurs with deeper understanding of the CDR market, business models, value creation, partnerships and customer relationships. ♻ Do you know teams working on CDR in Sub-Saharan Africa? Quick! Tag them below or share this post to extend the opportunity! 🌐 Dive into the details and apply now using the link: acra-program.com

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 #𝗖𝗗𝗥 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗯-𝗦𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮! 🌍 Are you working in Africa at the helm of an early-stage #carbonremoval venture? 🌱 We are extremely excited to announce that applications are open for our newly established accelerator program 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 (𝗔𝗖𝗥𝗔), jointly developed by sus.lab | ETH, Net Zero Lab – Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition, Strathmore University, Nuvoni Centre for Innovation Research, and remove as part of the SOR4D program. We are thrilled to be able to support Sub-Saharan Africa on its way to become a CDR power-house and to work with African founders together with our local partners. With its diverse ecosystems and resources, untapped market potential, growing CDR interest and climate goals, Sub-Saharan Africa presents immense opportunity and potential for carbon removal. Our collaboration focuses on empowering local initiatives and contributing to climate and development goals, recognizing the significant progress already made in the region. 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠: ACRA is a 6-month program within the SOR4D project that is dedicated solely to carbon removal and informed by research on the CDR potential of SSA. Here’s what’s in store for Africa’s CDR entrepreneurs: 🔬 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲: Connect with leading CDR experts, buyers, investors and other vital ecosystem players in SSA and globally. 📚 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: Receive training and one-on-one coaching to tackle your unique business and CDR challenges. 🤝🏻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Forge valuable global connections with fellow founders and exclusive members of our dynamic carbon removal community. 🌐 Dive into the details and apply now using the link: https://lnkd.in/daME8WBw The African Carbon Removal Accelerator is made possible by the generous funding of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Swiss National Science Foundation SNSF as part of the SOR4D Solution-oriented Research for Development program.

🚨 Report Launch 🚨 Biodiversity Reporting Practices in Switzerland in 2022 🌍 Biodiversity is critical for both business sustainability and human well-being, underpinning ecosystem services that provide water, raw materials, and climate stability. Yet, as biodiversity loss accelerates, the need for businesses to understand and act on their impacts and dependencies has never been more urgent. Our latest report answers pressing questions such as: 🌱 How many of Switzerland’s largest companies include biodiversity in their sustainability reporting? What does this tell us about corporate awareness and action on biodiversity issues? 📊 How in-depth is their reporting? Do companies truly understand their impacts and dependencies on biodiversity, or are they overlooking critical aspects? 🔍 What are the key challenges in reporting on biodiversity? Why do companies struggle to integrate biodiversity into their sustainability strategies, and what barriers need to be addressed? 📄 You can dive into the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ehB2bhtW 🙏 A big thank you to all contributors and stakeholders who made this study possible! SPEED2ZERO, Leland Werden, Nicolas Somogyi, Vanessa Rueber, Jean Binay, Oliver S., Delphine Gozillon, Mátyás Csiky, Alexa Tonja Pucher, Rob Wyse ⁉️ ✉️ Want to discuss the findings or learn more? Reach out to Lisa Lambert, Gabriela Vojtova, Emily Mitsuko Lennon, Julia Bachmann #Biodiversity #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility 

🔄 Call for participation: Scaling Up ReUse Join us on March 12th  2025 for an interactive CBI Booster Open Innovation Workshop on scaling reuse practices in the built environment, in collaboration with cirkla.ch and öbu - Der Verband für nachhaltiges Wirtschaften. Register here: https://lnkd.in/evEKfa5A 🌐 Event Details:  Date: March 12, 2025  Time: 13:30 – 16:30 + apéro  Location: Fribourg    🎯 Goal: develop innovative ideas for a circular product, service or systemic innovations scaling up reuse in the building industry. This workshop is designed to help you prepare to submit your idea to the CBI Booster program 2025, with the opportunity to receive 20,000 CHF in funding! ♻️ This challenge will have the following focus points:  1) Tools and Innovations for Urban Mining and Reuse Logistics to enhance material recovery and optimize logistics for reuse  2) Rethink Education Towards ReUse exploring new education models  3) Technical Reuse Innovation – Multiple Loops, no End of Life developing products and methods for multiple reuse cycles    🔍 Who Should Attend? This workshop is designed for individuals and organizations passionate about advancing reuse in the construction industry. Whether you’re looking to develop fresh ideas or build on existing concepts, this session offers the perfect environment to explore innovative solutions and connect with potential collaboration partners. Register here: https://lnkd.in/evEKfa5A ⏰ Once you have attended the workshop, you can submit your idea by April 9th 2025 the latest. Learn more about how to apply on:  https://lnkd.in/eWDSk3Dq 🗓️ Stay tuned for our upcoming two challenges on digital process innovation for circular construction (March 27th 2025) and procurement and planning for circular buildings (Date TBD) Core Team: Lisa Lambert Marloes Fischer Prof. Dr. Christine Grimm Reto Largo Sem David Mattli Christof Knoeri Michèle Wicki Bettina Zipper Sira Treyer Powered by Innosuisse   #swissinnovationbooster 

If you are working in carbon removal or interested in what's happening in CDR in Switzerland, this event is for you! Register until 6 November: https://lu.ma/sglwzbnr

📣 💡 Exciting findings alert! We conducted the largest inquiry into what it means to be a CDR startup globally. And we are very proud of the final product. Teaming up with sus.lab | ETH, we dove deep into the world of European CDR startups once again. Our explorative survey of 69 European CDR startups has revealed a movement towards diversified business model strategies. Through follow-up interviews, we gained deeper insights into their strategic adaptations and the reasoning behind these changes. A sneak peek of what we discovered:  🛠 Pursuing the traditional business model of selling CDR credits on the VCM forces startups to vertically integrate multiple activities outside of their core expertise. 🦾 Startups deviate from the traditional business model, often leveraging the strengths of their technologies, to realize alternative revenue streams. 🤝 These evolving business model strategies point to a transition in the CDR market towards more classic B2B market dynamics. ♻ Devising a CDR startup’s business model strategy is a dynamic, ongoing process requiring continuous evaluation and adaptation to the market environment(s).  Curious to learn more? Check out the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dSUwHyB3  #cdr #startups #businessmodels Oliver Akeret Gudrun Thorsdottir Aliénor von Roten Marian Krueger Hans Westerhof