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Don’t miss out on this free online seminar! 💡 Join First Climate expert Lotus Shaheen and CDP expert Nicholas Fedson as they break down everything your company needs to know about sourcing renewable energy in alignment with the latest CDP standards, as well as RE100. 🗓️ Date: Nov. 26th 15:00 (GMT +1) ✅ Register for free here! https://lnkd.in/eFbg8ut6 #RenewableEnergy #RE100 #GreenEnergy 

While focusing on climate challenges is important, it is also just as important to recognize and celebrate the progress we have made. Each step forward reminds us that a sustainable future is within reach. 💚   That’s why we’re proud to be the official service partner of the German Sustainability Award (Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis), honoring those at the forefront of sustainable change! 🏆   Our team will be at the awards ceremony from November 28-29 with a stand in the foyer of the Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf. We encourage attendees to log travel emissions via app or at our stand where we will be calculating the event’s carbon footprint. Stop by, say hello, and let’s track your travel emissions! 📱🌱   Read more about our partnership with DNP and how we’re calculating the event’s carbon footprint here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFRye9NS #DNP #nachhaltigkeit #sustainability Mike Hatert Laura Ann Lüdtke Erik Bergmann 

Hi there, First Climate community! Our October newsletter is out now! 📩   This issue features:   🌎 Our recent blog on what to expect at #COP29 🚰 Insights from the Impact Water team’s latest site visit to Kenya and Nigeria this month   🏆 The upcoming 17th German Sustainability Award (Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis) …and more. 💡 Don't forget to register for free for our upcoming joint renewable energy online seminar with CDP on 26 November! You'll find the registration link in this issue. Enjoy reading! 😊   Interested in receiving our newsletter directly in your inbox? Great! Subscribe to our corporate newsletter here ➡ https://lnkd.in/eGs579AJ #newsletters #climateaction #staytuned

Exciting times ahead! We're thrilled to be exploring new ways to collaborate with the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE), a pivotal force in renewable energy and energy efficiency across the Arab world. 🌍 With a shared commitment to sustainable development, we're looking forward to supporting Egypt and beyond in setting up carbon pricing frameworks, expanding renewable energy use, and activating carbon markets. Together, we're driving impactful, scalable solutions that prioritize both regional and global environmental goals. 🌱 #carbonmarkets #Egypt #renewableenergy Yves Keller

As global leaders gather for COP16 Colombia, the spotlight is on biodiversity and its crucial role in climate resilience. 🌎 First Climate’s Niger Delta Mangrove Restoration Project is an example of how early-stage initiatives can support both the environment and local communities.🌱 👉 Worldwide, mangroves are habitat to 341 threatened species and are powerful carbon sinks—but they’re disappearing fast. This project is working to restore over 1,900 hectares of mangrove forests in the Niger Delta, planting 1 million mangroves each year to help curb emissions, protect biodiversity, and create sustainable livelihoods. This isn’t just about climate action; it’s about restoring balance to ecosystems and strengthening communities. Let COP16 inspire action for biodiversity. 💚 Connect with First Climate to explore opportunities to support the planet! Read more about this project and biodiversity in our blog here: https://lnkd.in/edRbu9bb #COP16 #biodiversity #climatechange

Is Your Business Ready for the Double Materiality Assessment? 🌱 Under the CSRD, companies are now required to consider how their activities impact the environment and society and how external factors affect their business. 🔁 This dual approach is crucial for identifying key sustainability risks, opportunities, and compliance requirements under the CSRD. 💡 But it's not just about ticking boxes. Double materiality offers a strategic lens to future-proof your company while addressing both ESG issues and financial concerns. Navigating double materiality can be tricky. That’s why we put together this blog post to help you get started! Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ex9cZ9PN Hannah Graf-Edinger Marika Stocker Sid Petersen Tim Ziegler Jonathan Schwieger #Sustainability #CSRD #DoubleMateriality #ESG 

🌍 Join us in bridging the climate finance gap. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) estimates that at least $4.3 trillion (USD) is needed every year until 2030 to meet global climate goals…that’s a seven-fold increase in currently available finance. 📈 This is why the SBTi recommends that in addition to taking measures to achieve their science-based climate targets, companies should also invest in climate action outside of their own value chains. By purchasing carbon credits from high-quality climate projects, your company can play an important role in reducing or removing carbon emissions from our atmosphere. At First Climate , we offer a diverse range of options to support project-based climate action. Whether it's long-term project support, forward contracts, early-stage projects, or the exclusive development of your own climate project, we have you covered. 🌱 Ask us about carbon credits and we can help you find a project that suits your needs! https://lnkd.in/dS9PmVSS #ClimateAction #CarbonCredits #FirstClimate #climatefinance

First Climate and Impact Water are ensuring safe drinking water from a tap in a snap! This month Impact Water’s global management team travels to Kenya and Nigeria and conducts routine site visits to its Safe Water Program with two new lead staff on location. First Climate will share news and insights from this tour first on LinkedIn. Follow here on LinkedIn to learn about: 🚰 How students access safe water at school 🎒 The importance of safe water education in schools 👩🏫 What teachers say about Impact Water’s Safe Water program 🤝 Strengthening ties with partner schools and government partners   "This trip promises valuable insights from our partner schools and government officials who collaborate on our safe drinking water initiatives. Face-to-face interactions allow us to strengthen these crucial partnerships and explore ways to enhance our impact," says Tim Neville, an 11-year veteran of the nonprofit social enterprise and climate project developer.   📽 Watch our short video to see how Impact Water is making safe water education engaging and be sure to check back to see the latest impressions here! In the meantime, read our recent news here: ⤵ https://lnkd.in/eguNxGzw   Evan Haigler Rebecca Silver Fisher #SDG6 #SafeWater #GoldStandard

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2024 has been nothing less than a catastrophe for the world’s largest forest—In just the first four months of the year, 12,000 km2 of the Amazon forest burned. 🌳🔥 “Living in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, I have been an indirect witness to the devastating fires: Over the past few weeks, the air quality has been very poor, and the sun has illuminated the sky red due to the smoke. Despite my years of experience working in the field of climate change and grappling with its implications on a daily basis, the devastation caused by catastrophes like these still deeply impact me,” writes Marisa Kunze, Co-Head of the First Climate Nature-Based Solutions in her latest blog on REDD+ forest conservation projects. Protecting our forests is more important than ever before. 🌎 💚 Get “Ready for REDD+” with Marisa as she dives into everything you need to know about REDD+ forest conservation projects and their indispensable role in impactful climate action. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVHxXFvR Carlos Gameros-Moncada #REDD+ #deforestation #climateaction #conservation #climatechange