Climate Impact Partners

🌏 Turning Climate Ambition into Impact: Climate Impact Partners today announced a new deal with Microsoft and Terra Natural Capital to deliver long-term finance to the Panna afforestation project in India, unlocking the project’s potential to deliver more than three million tonnes of verified carbon removal credits over 30 years: https://lnkd.in/eKbP-HTu This collaboration combines our project development expertise with funding from Terra Natural Capital and a long-term buyer commitment from Microsoft, which will purchase at least 1.5 million tonnes of verified removal credits over the 30-year period. The Panna project, developed by Climate Impact Partners, is actively engaging with local farmers and communities to plant over 11.5 million native trees, combining 18 different species, across  20,000 hectares of farmer and community lands. To date, over 1.2 million trees have been planted across 100 communities. 🌳 The project offers significant impacts including: 🌱 Economic Empowerment: Farmers will directly benefit from a share of carbon credit sales and income generated from the sale of fruit and medicinal produce from the trees. 🌾 Sustainable Agriculture: Training programs on climate-smart agricultural techniques will enhance long-term yields. 💧 Water Conservation: The project prioritizes water conservation and has implemented large-scale infrastructure, including ponds, borewells, and drip irrigation systems. 🦋 Improved Biodiversity: Each planting model includes biodiversity-focused native species, attracting butterfly and bird species to currently degraded lands. Sheri (Houston) Hickok, CEO, Climate Impact Partners, Brian Marrs, Senior Director Energy Markets, Microsoft, and Erica Vertefeuille, Managing Director, Terra Capital share why this partnership is so vital to ensuring a thriving future for all life on Earth below 👇 Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eKbP-HTu Steph Harris, Colleen Flynn, Annie Guo, Phillip Goodman, Sam Winninghoff, Monica Duda, Alterra H., Ben Gatley, Sophie Whitehead, Hadiah Amirullah, Manon Constanty, Lana Le Hir, Karthik Kumar, Ian Faucher, Ruth Malone, Jack Lonsdale, Erica Vertefeuille, Stephen Gill

Happy International Day of Forests!🌲🌍 Forests are vital - they help fight climate change, support biodiversity, and sustain communities. As vital carbon sinks, they play a critical role in reducing emissions and safeguarding our planet’s future.   At Climate Impact Partners, we take pride in championing forests through impactful carbon projects like the National Indian Carbon Coalition's remarkable Blackfeet Indian Nation Forest. Check out some stunning photos of the project below.👇    By working together with our clients to direct funding to initiatives like this, we’re fostering meaningful change - protecting forests, restoring ecosystems, and developing sustainable solutions. Days like today remind us of the importance of climate action.💚 #InternationalDayOfForests #ClimateAction #ForestConservation #Sustainability #CarbonOffset #GreenFuture #Reforestation #Biodiversity #ClimateImpact

We’re thrilled to announce that Climate Impact Partners has been shortlisted for the BusinessGreen UK Green Business Awards 2025! 🌍🏆 With nearly 500 entries, including submissions from many of the UK’s most successful and high-profile businesses, this year’s competition was fierce.🔥 Being recognized alongside Deloitte, the National Oceanography Centre, and Project Seagrass, Accelerate Seagrass is a testament to the innovation, integrity, and impact driving the future of climate action.🌿 A huge thank you to our team, partners, and clients who make this work possible. Congratulations to all the finalists - together, we’re accelerating the transition to a more sustainable future. See the full list of finalists here: https://lnkd.in/dbp2c4zF We look forward to celebrating with the best in the industry when winners are announced on 11 June! Molly Kampmann, Leanne Cullen-Unsworth, Claire Evans, Sherah Beckley, Audrey Massy, Elizabeth Greagg, Georgia McAndrew, Kirsty Schneeberger MBE #UKGBA #ClimateAction #Sustainability #CarbonMarkets #UKGreenEconomy

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released its draft Net-Zero Standard (V2), bringing updates that could reshape how companies utilize carbon credits in their net-zero strategies. 🌍    To help you understand these potential changes, we will be hosting a webinar on 1 April to delve deeper into the key revisions and help you understand the potential impact on your carbon credit strategy. Follow the link to read Sheri (Houston) Hickok's full statement and sign up for our expert briefing: https://bit.ly/4bFwDwo   Key takeaways from the SBTi's latest draft include: 🔍 Scope 1 Removals: Development of removals targets for Scope 1 emissions, complementing abatement targets. 🔍 Durability of Removals: Stricter requirements on the durability of removals used for net-zero goals. 🔍 BVCM Clarity: Clearer guidance and recognition for Beyond Value Chain Mitigation initiatives.   #SBTi #NetZero #CarbonCredits #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Webinar #BVCM #scope3emissions

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released its draft Net-Zero Standard (V2), bringing updates that could reshape how companies utilize carbon credits in their net-zero strategies. 🌍    To help you understand these potential changes, we will be hosting a webinar on 1 April to delve deeper into the key revisions and help you understand the potential impact on your carbon credit strategy. Follow the link to read Sheri (Houston) Hickok's full statement and sign up for our expert briefing: https://bit.ly/4bFwDwo   Key takeaways from the SBTi's latest draft include: 🔍 Scope 1 Removals: Development of removals targets for Scope 1 emissions, complementing abatement targets. 🔍 Durability of Removals: Stricter requirements on the durability of removals used for net-zero goals. 🔍 BVCM Clarity: Clearer guidance and recognition for Beyond Value Chain Mitigation initiatives.   #SBTi #NetZero #CarbonCredits #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Webinar #BVCM #scope3emissions

Afia Yeboah Bediako’s story at Form Ghana Ltd is a powerful example of what’s possible when opportunity meets ambition.🌱 In the forestry industry, which men have traditionally dominated, she’s thriving as a plantation manager - proof that when organizations prioritize inclusivity, talent rises. Beyond driving environmental impact, Form Ghana ensures workplace safety and equal opportunities for all, reinforcing that willingness and dedication, not gender, determine success (which is one of the many reasons we're proud to partner with them to scale reforestation and community development in Central Ghana).🌳 Afia's experience is a reminder of women's vital role in shaping the future of climate solutions and carbon markets. Join us for our upcoming webinar on women accelerating action in the carbon markets to explore how gender inclusion drives impact across the industry this Thursday 20th March: https://lnkd.in/evsQkQk5 #WomenInCarbon #Forestry #ClimateAction #DiversityInLeadership #WomensMonth #IWD2025

Have you registered for our webinar featuring a lineup of powerhouse women leaders shaping the future of high-integrity carbon markets yet? https://lnkd.in/eCEWEst4 To celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we're highlighting the diverse roles women play in driving impactful change within the carbon market to deliver greater value for business, planet, and people. From standard-setting and integrity assurance to project development and community impact. 🌱 Don't miss: 🔹 Mandy Rambharos, CEO - Verra 🔹 Ariel Russ, Senior Manager of Sustainability, Supply Chain - Estée Lauder 🔹 Bianca Gichangi, Regional Leader, Africa - VCMI 🔹 Sheri (Houston) Hickok, CEO - Climate Impact Partners 🔹 Lilian Kagume, Head of Health and Livelihoods - Climate Impact Partners Join us to: 💫 Uncover essential market trends and emerging integrity standards 💫 Understand how carbon finance benefits communities globally 💫 Explore the role of partnerships in driving climate action forward 📅 Thursday 20 March, 9:15 AM PST | 12:15 PM EDT | 4:15 PM GMT | 7:15 PM EAT 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eCEWEst4 #WomenInClimate #CarbonMarkets #Sustainability #ClimateAction #IWD2025 #WomensMonth

Join us next week for a powerful webinar featuring women leaders shaping the future of high-integrity carbon markets, including: 🔹 Mandy Rambharos, CEO - Verra 🔹 Ariel Russ, Senior Manager of Sustainability, Supply Chain - Estée Lauder 🔹 Bianca Gichangi, Regional Leader, Africa - VCMI 🔹 Sheri (Houston) Hickok, CEO - Climate Impact Partners 🔹 Lilian Kagume, Head of Health and Livelihoods - Climate Impact Partners In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we’re spotlighting the critical contributions of women driving innovation, integrity, and impact in carbon finance. 🎙️ Why Attend? ✅ Discover key market trends and evolving integrity standards ✅ Learn how carbon finance empowers communities worldwide ✅ Gain insights into the power of partnerships in accelerating climate action 📅 Date & Time: Thursday 20 March at 4:15 pm GMT 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eCEWEst4 Don't miss this essential conversation on the role of women in shaping a more sustainable future. #WomenInClimate #CarbonMarkets #Sustainability #ClimateAction

Our team attended The Economist #SustainabilityWeek in London this week, where one message stood out: despite political uncertainty, businesses remain committed to sustainability, driving efficiency, innovation, and leadership. Key takeaways: 🌍 Climate leadership in action – John Kerry introduced his new climate fund, and Matt Damon highlighted the urgent need for water access, reinforcing sustainability’s social impact. 🥗 Sustainable supply chains matter – Companies like McDonald's and McCain Foods emphasized resilience and sustainable agriculture as key to long-term success. 📈 Carbon removals & insetting gain traction – Businesses are integrating #CDR and insetting to tackle #Scope3emissions, recognizing the need for a mixed approach, including avoidance projects, #naturebasedsolutions, and engineered removals. Focusing on one isn’t enough. 💰 Internal carbon pricing returns – With CBAM, ETS, and #CORSIA coming in, carbon pricing is a clear tool for future-proofing business strategy. 🚀 The evolving role of the CSO – Today’s Chief Sustainability Officers are also Chief Innovation Officers, proving the ROI of sustainability through efficiency, innovation, and climate leadership. ⚖️ Decarbonization vs. carbon credits is a false choice – Decarbonization is the top priority, but it will take years. Deprioritizing #carboncredits now means doing only half the job. #Netzero is a journey, not a destination. 💬 What are your takeaways? Share below! Sheri (Houston) Hickok, Robert Stevens, Meera Varsani, Natalie Taylor, Sherah Beckley, Shachar Hatan, Hannah Blackmore, Paula Tongue, Georgia McAndrew, Elizabeth Greagg, Charlotte Penrose, Tom Phillips #Sustainability #NetZero #CarbonMarkets #ClimateAction

🚨 Final Call: Our exclusive fireside chat is happening this afternoon, don’t miss it! https://lnkd.in/enUxcryx Join James Streeter, Head of ESG at Tandem Bank, and Natalie Taylor, Director of Client Solutions at Climate Impact Partners, as they dive into how Tandem, the UK’s greener digital bank, is taking real climate action. With a 2050 net zero target, Tandem has already achieved zero Scope 2 emissions, made progress on Scope 1 reductions, and offset 100% of its 2023 operational Scope 3 emissions with high-quality carbon credits. Why attend? ✅ Discover how climate action is driving business value for Tandem ✅ Learn how to overcome barriers to sustainability in financial services ✅ Get an inside look at Tandem’s climate strategy and use of carbon credits 📅 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain exclusive insights and be part of the conversation shaping the future of sustainable finance. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/enUxcryx #ClimateAction #SustainableFinance #NetZero #CarbonCredits #Webinar