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according to my professors at Cambridge, we only have enough natural resources to last til 2035. at that point everything will be recycled, fact. The far distant future is here and if we do not start investing in and developing different ways to re-use, re-cycle or re-purpose things, the entire planet will suffer. Color, Race, Religion Goo-location won't matter if we are starving or can't cool down. Our company verdant Global along with our Carbon Neutral partners, have made a comitment to reduce our Carbon Footprint while managing our production consumption cycles. We are not saying that it can't be done, just that it needs to be done now. #circulareconomicsustainability #netzero #SEE

Clean energy is in full bloom with these innovative #turbines! 🌷 Top Innovator FLOWER TURBINES Inc. was a winner of UpLink and Deloitte's Yes SF Urban Sustainability Challenge for their innovative turbine design which generates more #energy in less space while reducing noise and bird fatalities. 🏠 UpLink is collaborating with Deloitte to build an Innovation Ecosystem that helps accelerate solutions to revitalize cities and ensure sustainable growth. Learn more about how UpLink’s Innovation Ecosystem is supporting sustainable #urbandevelopment innovation: https://ow.ly/LOog50UO0ew Salesforce - Citi - San Francisco Chamber of Commerce - Yes SF #UrbanTransformation #UrbanSustainability #Cities #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #YesSF

🔥 Less than a week until the must-attend climate event of the season! 🌍✨ The Vertical is partnering with Climate-KIC and EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology to bring you an unbeatable lineup. Join us at Civic Hall on September 25 to connect with leaders from the public and private sectors—investors, founders, non-profits, and more! #ClimateWeekNYC Get ready for fresh insights on climate action, entrepreneurship, tech, and financing 🌱 Our MOST IMPORTANT PANEL 🤩 💫 at 5:15 PM dives deep into how international/immigrant entrepreneurs can thrive -- and PROFIT in ClimateTech. Our speakers, expert founders and industry stars, are living proof it’s possible! 💼💡Here they are: Anya Freeman, Founder & CEO, Kind Designs (3D Printing Living Seawalls) Originally from Ukraine, Freeman relocated to Miami for law school. Concerned about rising sea levels — which could cost Miami $200 billion over the next two decades — she founded Kind Designs to create living seawalls. The company has since raised $5M and won Fast Company’s 2024 World Changing Ideas Award. Pooja Khosla, CEO & Co-Founder, Entelligent An econometrician by background, Dr. Khosla is a founding developer and patent holder of Entelligent's technology. Entelligent’s data-driven solutions offer financial market participants and businesses the insights and foresight needed to seize opportunities in the energy transition, manage its risks, and create a more sustainable future. Chris Van de Voorde, Founder, JUUNOO (circular economy solution) The creator of the JUUNOO office wall system, Chris has won multiple international awards, including the Red Dot Design Award (twice), the Solar Impulse Label, and Deloitte Fast 50 in sustainability. He scaled JUUNOO from a basement startup to an international company. Morielle I. Lotan, Founder, MILE Advisory Born in New York and raised in both the U.S. and Israel, Morielle is the founder of MILE Advisory, specializing in energy, security, and technology. Her firm publishes an annual report on the Israeli energy sector. She led the partnership strategy for nT-TAO, Israel’s sole nuclear fusion startup, with Princeton University. Abijit Aji, VP, Gradiant Abijit serves as the VP of Gradiant, America's first water purification unicorn, bringing over 18 years of finance experience with a focus on the CleanTech and infrastructure sectors. Throughout his career, he has helped both startups and later-stage companies raise over $60M in early-stage equity and more than $100M in late-stage debt capital for infrastructure projects. A big thank you to Stelmakh and Associates Business Immigration Law Firm, the go-to legal experts for international startups entering the U.S., for sponsoring and supporting our event! Don’t miss insights from founder Katya Stelmakh at 5 PM — right before our main panel kicks off. 🌍💼

The climate crisis is here, but so are the heroes! 🦸♂️🌍 Meet the climate tech entrepreneurs revolutionizing industries and building a sustainable future. From renewable energy to electric vehicles, these visionaries are turning challenges into opportunities. 🌱 Want to know more about the minds behind the movement? Dive into our latest blog post! #ClimateTech #Entrepreneurship #Sustainability #GreenTech #Innovation #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy #FutureOfBusiness #GreenEconomy #ImpactfulBusiness

🚀 BC Startup Spotlight: pH7 Technologies 🌿 Another gem in our BC Startups to Watch series! pH7 Technologies is making waves in the cleantech world—and for good reason. This innovative company is transforming critical metals extraction with groundbreaking sustainable technology reshaping the green energy landscape. 🏆 Global Cleantech 100 honoree for two consecutive years (2024, 2025) 🔬 Revolutionizing metal extraction with eco-friendly methods 💰 Secured $1.5M in federal funding to scale operations By focusing on sustainable solutions for hydrogen energy and electrification, pH7 Technologies is not only reducing environmental impact but also ensuring cost-effective alternatives—a win-win for industry and the planet! With plans for an industrial-scale demo plant, this BC-grown startup is one to watch in 2025! 🌟 Who inspires you in the fight against climate change? Let us amplify their stories in the comments! 👇 #BCStartupSpotlightSeries #Cleantech #Sustainability #ClimateTech #BCStartups #TechForGood

Yesterday, I attended the Climate Neutral Adelaide session at Stone and Chalk Startup Hub in Lot Fourteen. Andrea Bassett (Principal Climate Change Advisor at the City of Adelaide) was interviewed by Seshine Taylor about climate change and how start-up companies are addressing the issues caused by climate change. Some interesting things I learned from that session were: - South Australia is leading the world when it comes to variable renewable energy penetration. - There are a few incentives, supports, and rebates for "Going Electric" in Adelaide. - There are times that South Australia is generating "too much power," and in contrast, some energy providers are providing their clients with notifications on "spike hours" to try and reduce their energy bills when the state is expected to use too much of it. - Patagonia had a successful campaign called "Do Not Buy a Jacket," which encourages people to consider the effect of consumerism on the environment and buy only what they need. - South Australia has a low "food mileage" when it comes to fresh food, which means the food doesn't travel too far, therefore resulting in lower carbon emissions. Even the catering had sustainability in mind, with drinks coming from DASH (sparkling water flavored with wonky fruits) and food from Oz Harvest.

Hey Startups! 🚀   Last but not least, we are excited to introduce a very special challenge that is incredibly dear to our hearts, presented by Michaela Oppitz from our Corporate Innovation Team: "Empowering Business Partners to Achieve Net Zero." 🌍   This challenge reflects our vision and deep commitment to sustainability. At Energie AG OÖ, we believe in our social responsibility to think and act long-term.   We want to leave our children and future generations a planet worth living on and ensure a secure, sustainable energy future. To achieve this, we are taking bold steps to decarbonize the generation, distribution, and consumption cycle.   From the further expansion of solar, wind, and hydropower in Upper Austria and beyond, to investments in innovative technologies, we are working tirelessly to phase out fossil fuels. Our goal: carbon neutrality by 2035, while continuing to deliver reliable energy and waste management services. Because, let’s be honest, who really wants to go to Mars? 🌍   About the Challenge This special challenge is designed to celebrate and reward groundbreaking innovations that tackle the unique decarbonization challenges faced by industrial companies and businesses.💚   💰 What’s in it for you?   Prize money for your innovative solutions that help accelerate decarbonization. Recognition as a key contributor to sustainable growth and achieving net-zero goals.   📅 Key Dates: Application Deadline: January 31, 2025 Pitching Day: February 26, 2025 (online or in-person at the PowerCenter in Linz, Upper Austria). 🔗 Apply now and join us in shaping a greener future: https://lnkd.in/di6e9RfY   💚 This is more than just a challenge - it’s a call to action. Join us in our mission to decarbonize and create a liveable, thriving planet for generations to come. Together, we can drive change and make an impact. #InnovationChallenge #startups #GreenFuture #AccelerateDecarbonisation Daniel Groos Laura Kohler Clara Pointner Hedwig Döller Samir Shehata Carina G. Leonhard Schitter Alexander Kirchner Thomas S. Alexander Marchner Christian Nemeth Christian Stein

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𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆𝟰𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮  Over the past two weeks, teams engaged in two knowledgeable sessions, gaining critical insights into building climate-resilient circular enterprises. Here's what they explored: 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 1️⃣| 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 From life cycle analysis to resource efficiency tools, participants dived into strategies for mapping climate impacts within circular business models. They explored how to quantify and validate climate benefits (avoiding double counting), combining theoretical insights with hands-on methods to elevate their #climateimpact measurement skills. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 2️⃣| 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Deforestation, droughts, sea level rise, this session highlighted approaches to identify and manage climate risks and opportunities in circular models. Through real-world examples and case studies, participants learned how successful businesses have turned climate challenges into strategic advantages. A big thank you to Julián Andrés López Cleves and GIZ Colombia for leading these insightful and inspiring sessions! 🌍 The journey continues – stay tuned for more updates as we head into 2025! #A4IP #Agenda2030 #ClimateAction #Entrepreneurship #Investments #Research #Science #SDGs #Startups #Technology #VentureCapital

STARTUP INVESTORS INVITED TO SCOTLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 NOVEMBER 4-8 Sustainable Alpha is pleased to partner again with Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Development International to bring another cohort of global investors to explore Scotland's exciting startup ecosystem and build relationships with local investors and other investors from around the world. This trip is for you if you are a startup investor (angel, family office, wealth advisor, or VC/PE fund manager) interested in tapping into a whole new world of dealflow with smart talent and sensible valuations. Day by day, we’ll trek through Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh to meet 50+ vetted companies across several sectors: #spacetech, #deeptech, #IOT, #robotics, #biotech, #lifesciences, #fintech, #cybersecurity, #AI, #climatetech, and #netzero. For many reasons, it’s particularly easy to be bullish on the Scottish #space sector, but don’t just take our word for it. One of our visiting from the last trip summed it up so well… “Before the trip, Scottish Spacetech wasn’t at all on my radar. I left with the spider sense that Scotland needs to pour focus and resources into this sector. They’ve inexplicably achieved what most countries only dream of doing: manifesting the network effects of scaling something very special. At the very least, Scotland should be able to build the reputation as the best place in Europe for space. Much like Denmark did with wind energy, it could pay dividends for generations. Denmark decided to be a leader in wind energy and now that’s part of their national identity and a source of domestic pride. I left thinking Scotland could do this with space. How cool is that? When I explained to my friends and cofounder, I shared that there’s California, Texas, and Scotland. That kind of mindshare is very special.” See more itinerary details and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gEXwbVzr Reach out to us at ScotlandTour@SustainableAlpha.ai with any questions. Scottish Space Network Andy Campbell Ross Hamilton Stephanie M. Shorter, PhD