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We are super excited to welcome Abhinav Nahata to Neufin. Abhinav will lead product development to help us accelerate our work on corporate green power procurement. He was previously at Jupiter and is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. We wish Abhinav the best and look forward to working with him to build customer-centric, high-impact products. #newhire #productmanagement

🌍 Embracing Renewable Energy: A Corporate Imperative 🌱 https://lnkd.in/gnhunGcc Did you know? The top 100 companies are responsible for 71% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Amidst urgent climate challenges, understanding the pivotal role of Scope 2 emissions and renewable energy adoption is crucial. Dive into our latest blog to discover: 🌿 Pathways to decarbonisation: Insights on leveraging energy efficiency and renewable energy to slash emissions. 💡 Benefits of switching to RE in India: How going green can boost energy independence and reduce electricity costs. 🔍 Implementation hurdles: What's in the way of corporate RE adoption in India Join us in exploring how embracing renewable energy isn't just about sustainability—it's a strategic advantage for businesses in a changing world. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/gnhunGcc #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #ClimateAction

A quick guide on how to reduce Scope 3 emissions: Reducing emissions extends beyond the factory gates. Scope 3 emissions, unlike Scope 1 and Scope 2, arise from sources not owned or directly controlled by the company but are still a consequence of its activities. To meet ambitious climate goals, industries must optimize operations, minimize inputs, and design sustainable products. The image below provides a quick guide on how business can reduce their value chain and other scope 3 emissions. Rahool Gadkari Rushil Noronha Arshiya Bhutani #Sustainable #ClimateAction #ESG #NetZero #DecarbwithNeufin

Introducing Investment Grades, our comprehensive ex-ante risk evaluation framework designed to help you screen and identify the best pre-investment project opportunities in the carbon markets The voluntary carbon offset market is expected to grow from $2 billion in 2020 to around $100 billion by 2030. The demand for carbon credits projects is expected to grow exponentially due to increasing corporate climate commitments, expanding compliance requirements across countries, and rising shareholder and customer pressure to take climate action. The market is ripe for investments. Neufin's Investment Grade Evaluation help you invest better and faster 💡 Maximised Returns: Carbon removal projects, particularly biochar, offer high project IRRs, ensuring substantial financial returns. 🚀 Faster Screening: Neufin works directly with project developers to do all the work for you—evaluating projects, accessing in-depth financials, sharing risk profiles, and performing due diligence on the evidence for claims made. 🔍 Informed Decisions: Our grades, from AAA (lowest risk) to D (highest risk), give a clear indication of investment worthiness, backed by credible sources like the The World Bank, IPCC, and ND-GAIN (University of Notre Dame) 🔍 Transparency: We provide data rooms for those who want to delve deeper into the details, ensuring complete transparency. 🌱 Impactful Investments: Invest confidently in projects that promise high returns and contribute significantly to environmental sustainability. Our specialised frameworks are developed to grade different project types. We currently grade Biochar and Agroforestry projects, and our team is continuously working to expand these frameworks. Neufin's Investment Grade will help expedite capital flow to project developers, enabling you to seize opportunities in the burgeoning carbon markets. Explore our framework and portfolio of evaluated projects here: https://lnkd.in/grU8VnmG Rahool Gadkari Rushil Noronha Arshiya Bhutani 🌞Vaibhav Pandey🌎 #risk #climatefinance #climatechange #worldbank #finance #IPCC

Had a wonderful time at the Carbonfuture Carbon Removal Summit in London yesterday with insightful discussions on CDR procurement strategies for corporates, the role of digital trust infrastructure and robust dMRV, and how government policies can act as a catalyst for accelerating CDR deployment. It was also great to hear from project developers like Exomad Green, Eion, neustark and Airfix amongst others, talking about what works and highlighting the key challenges to scaling their projects. Three main takeaways: 𝟭. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲  Taking projects from the pilot stage to commercialisation needs massive project finance as equity financing is very expensive 𝟮. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸-𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 Getting offtake agreements, insurance and robust dMRV can go a long way in de-risking their projects for investors and buyers 𝟯. 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 Projects should look at tapping into existing industries like agriculture and construction for storing carbon permanently since it can be easier to establish a robust business model and scale A long way to go for CDR, and partnerships and collaboration is key for the industry to reach the desired scale. Do reach out to us at Neufin if you want to chat about anything CDR! #carbonfuture #carbonremoval #cdr

The ESG advantage for businesses and planet According to KEY ESG statistics published in 2024, 90 S&P 500 companies published ESG reports, while 83% of consumers believe companies should actively shape ESG best practices. About 89% of investors consider ESG factors when making investment decisions. ESG is no longer a fringe concept. Understanding ESG standards and climate risks is crucial for assessing risks, attracting investment, ensuring compliance, and gaining a competitive edge. This knowledge helps companies proactively manage sustainability, ensuring long-term financial stability and competitiveness. Swipe to learn more ➡ CRISIL Global Research & Risk Solutions | Dow Jones | MSCI Inc. | EcoVadis Rahool Gadkari Rushil Noronha Arshiya Bhutani #ESG #Sustainable #GreenPractices #ClimateAction #Corporates #ClimateFinance #ESGScore #DecarbwithNeufin

I will be attending the Carbonfuture Carbon Removal Summit in London focusing on the role of carbon removal in corporate sustainability strategies. Carbon Dioxide Removal is playing an increasingly critical role in corporate sustainability strategies as more than 5,000 companies seek to achieve net zero emissions targets. In 2023, CDR investment totaled just $1.23 billion, with the gap between the actuals vs what is needed by 2030 to be between $400 billion and $1.6 trillion. Clearly a lot more needs to be done - we at Neufin are enabling investments into CDR projects in the Global South, do reach out to chat! #carbonremoval #cdr #netzero

Mastering Scope 1 emissions is key to your decarbonisation journey Direct control and immediate impact allow organizations to make tangible progress in reducing their footprint. The chemicals, transportation, and industrial processes are among the sectors are among those requiring immediate attention to address their high Scope 1 emissions. Swipe to read what businesses can do to make a dent in the direct emissions. Rahool Gadkari Rushil Noronha Arshiya Bhutani #Decarbonisation #CarbonEmissions #CarbonFootprint #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #Sustainability #GreenEconomy #DecarbwithNeufin

Four in five largest companies report with GRI. 🌎 Understanding the GRI Standards is vital for transparent sustainability reporting, enabling organisations to manage risks, set goals, and enhance performance, while empowering stakeholders to make data-driven decisions. Swipe to read what GRI is, where is derives its credibility from, and what are the gaps in the existing standards. Rahool Gadkari Rushil Noronha Arshiya Bhutani #Decarbonisation #GRI #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ClimateFinance

Big News: The White House releases Principles for Responsible Participation in the VCM 🌎 In a landmark move on May 27, the US government released its guidelines on responsible participation in the voluntary carbon market. This move will help elevate integrity, transparency, and real climate action in Voluntary Carbon Markets. Swipe to explore the implications for market participants and the future of carbon credits. 📊 #vcm #carboncredits #sustainability #whitehouse #esg #CDR