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As the blueprint for modern infrastructure unfolds, the demand for sustainable building materials has never been stronger. In India, where over 7 billion square feet of green-certified space exist—making it the second-largest market globally—this figure still represents a mere 2% of the country's vast building stock. The building materials sector remains a significant contributor to the nation’s carbon footprint, accounting for 22% of India’s CO2 emissions. However, the tide is beginning to turn, with innovative solutions like Fly Ash Concrete and AAC (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) Blocks emerging as powerful tools in the fight against climate change. These materials are capable of reducing emissions and energy consumption by up to 70%. The shift to sustainable building practices is more than just a trend; it represents a fundamental opportunity to reinvent how cities are built. With each structure built from these materials, we are not just constructing buildings— we're laying the foundation for a sustainable future, where green infrastructure is the standard, not the exception. Abhijeet Pai Nikhil Kamath

Sometimes I am wondering how the world will look like in 2050 ... This animation by NASA (see link in comments) shows CO2 emissions by category: 🔶 Fossil fuels 🔻 Burning biomass 💚 Land absorption 🔵 Oceans absorption What's evident is that Africa is hardly playing a role. In 2050, Nigeria - just one country in Africa - is forecasted to have almost the same population (377m) then the complete United States (388m) combined! Imagine the consequence of them adopting our wasteful way of living, not just on fossil fuel use, but especially on products and materials! Time to reinvent the system both for us as well as for new emerging countries? 🎥 credit: NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration #regeneration #circulareconomy #2050

The real estate market has a huge carbon emissions problem that our BFF Accacia wants to solve for. Swipe along to see their solution and learn more about why we invested here: https://lnkd.in/gugj-Yuz Annu Talreja Jagmohan Gaarg Piyush Chitkara

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We Mean Business Coalition, @Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and Bain & Company released a new report - "Accelerating-Corporate-Climate-Finance-through-Carbon-Markets". The report finds that a lack of recognition and incentivization, coupled with questions over carbon market integrity are holding back corporate climate finance. But if barriers to access were addressed through more rigorous frameworks and regulation, companies would set more ambitious goals.  In 2022 the voluntary carbon market was estimated to be worth $1.3bn, and there is significant opportunity for the private sector to scale new and additional investments. #carbonfinance #decarbonisation #corporateaction

The London Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI) launched a one-pager summarizing the key features of Net Zero Operational Carbon buildings! The construction industry has come together to define the essential characteristics of net zero buildings. This one-pager from LETI provides a concise overview of these features, making it a valuable resource for anyone involved in designing, constructing, or operating net zero buildings. #NetZero #Sustainability #Construction #BuiltEnvironment #climatechange #buildings #energy #energyefficiency

🌿 Unlocking Cleantech Insights: Survey Reveals European Entrepreneurs' Challenges and Opportunities Discover key findings from a survey of  survey involving 332 companies from 25 European nations, shedding light on the cleantech sector's dynamics and the path to sustainability. Key Summary: ▶ European entrepreneurs emphasize the need for streamlined regulations, fair competition, and addressing funding gaps in the cleantech sector. ▶ A survey involving 332 companies from 25 European nations reveals challenges such as strict regulations, technological complexities, and limited external financing. ▶ The European Green Deal aims to make Europe the world's first climate-neutral economy by 2050, with a target of at least 55% emissions reduction by 2030. ▶ The definition of cleantech varies but generally refers to technologies designed for environmentally friendly outcomes. ▶ The survey structure includes mandatory macro questions and optional final questions, categorized into sections like company, innovation, and responder. Exploring the intersection of business and sustainability, the survey provides valuable insights into the cleantech landscape, highlighting the need for strategic solutions to overcome obstacles and drive positive change. ▶ European entrepreneurs face challenges in regulations, competition, and funding in the cleantech sector. ▶ The European Green #Deal sets ambitious climate targets for carbon neutrality by 2050. ▶ Cleantech encompasses technologies designed for environmentally friendly outcomes. ▶ The survey structure includes various sections to gather insights from participants in the cleantech sector. Understanding the challenges and opportunities in cleantech is essential for fostering innovation, #sustainability, and a greener future. 🌱💼 Join the conversation on sustainable innovation and #climateaction! Learn more at SustainableX: Source/Credits: Survey insights and Thesis by Sara Giusi Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dxq6BgWe | #Curiositycorner #sustainabilitycompass SustainableX Follow me Lokesh B. for more insights on #cleantech

I couldn't breathe Diwali of 2021, en route to Delhi from my ancestral village in Punjab This had been an annual ritual for 22 years. Same railway station, same cab ride at 5 AM. But this time I was coughing uncontrollably. The problem of stubble burning and climate change was not new to me. In high school, I led plantation drives across Delhi/NCR. We had planted 1K+ saplings in 5 years when CO2 was still at 365 ppm. A decade hence, the problem had only worsened. CO2 crossed 400 ppm. Forest fires became commonplace. Rivers were drying up. Microplastics proliferated. The world was on fire. Why were we not solving this problem? Why were VCs not investing to combat climate change? In 2006-11, VCs in the US lost billions of dollars in "CleanTech" investing. The housing sub-prime crash happened, demand sank, energy prices plateaued and climate innovation was no longer viable. VCs cut their losses. CleanTech investing became anathema. The Kyoto Protocol had failed. COP, 2015 - the Paris Agreement breathed fresh life into the sector. The concept of common but differentiated responsibility took centre stage. The cost of renewable energy levelized. Wind/Solar offered nations more than cheaper energy. It offered energy independence. With trailblazers like Ather Energy, Euler Motors, Atomberg Technologies etc. providing cost-effective alternatives, consumers now had options. They were no longer just the environmentally conscious choice, but the economically best options. The Climate economy took flight. Growing awareness and rising consumer pressure made solving climate change imperative. Regulators pressured businesses to monitor their carbon "costs". For the first time, a "price" for carbon was established. The price of polluting our environment became explicit. Combating it became a priority. The 2006-11 "CleanTech" hypothesis became history. Over the last 3 years, we at Venture Highway have extensively spent time understanding the ClimateTech sector and are delighted to share our learnings with you. While our ClimateTech thesis will evolve as the markets mature, the hope underpinning these investments will remain the same. That 35-year-old Akul will breathe the same fresh air punctuated with the fragrance of flowers and trees that 15-year-old Akul did. In case you are building in ClimateTech, please feel free to reach out to us at reachus@venturehighway.vc or DM me :) Venture Highway Neeraj | Priya | Rahul | Aakanksha | Aviral | Parth | Abishek | Siddhi | Nidhi | Nipun | Ajoy | Tanseer | Bhavik | Himalay

Real Estate’s Whopping 40% Global Emissions Share Is a Hot Topic (Pun Intended), Demanding Urgent Focus and Tech Intervention. While Operational Carbon (emissions from operating a building) has gained maximum attention globally, Embodied Carbon (emissions from the materials that go into the building) is also gathering steam (though still early in the game). An overview of how Advanced Tech and Systems, such as AI, IoT, Building Management and Automation Systems, address Real Estate's Operational Carbon footprint and work towards future-proofing the asset class. Note - Views expressed are personal. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brigade Real Estate Accelerator Program (REAP) | Earth Fund Clairco, Smarter Dharma, WEGoT Utility Solutions, Charzer , STRAWCTURE ECO, Paving+, Angirus® IND, ECOSTP Technologies (P) Ltd., PotHoleRaja® #realestate #sustainability #climatetech #cleantech #iot #buildingmanagementsystems #buildingautomation #carboncapture #carbonsequestration #carbonaccounting #venturecapital #decarbonisation #energyefficiency #hvac

Here's an untold fact about Construction Tech: "India is now not only a close second, just behind the US, in terms of the number of Unicorns in Construction-tech (5 from India vs 6 from the US), but has clearly outpaced the US in terms of creation of net-new unicorns in the last 5-6 years ( 5 in India vs 3 in the US)." Our Partner & colleague Shubhankar reports on the phenomenal momentum and contribution India has had to construction technology and reminds the VC ecosystem to embrace the rising opportunities in Emerging markets. At Foundamental, we are proud to call ourselves a truly global fund from day 1, and will continue to partner with Founders from all corners of the globe.