Climate Insider’s Post

Our Managing Partner, Matthias Friese, and Sen. Venture Architect, Ole T. Poppinga, were recently interviewed by Forbes about the pivotal role of global supply chains in combating the climate crisis.   With just 8 supply chains responsible for over 50% of CO2 emissions, the urgency for sustainable solutions is clearer than ever. The logistics industry faces challenges in terms of efficiency, processes, and technology – but at least the same number of opportunities.   At XPRESS Ventures, we back founders bold enough to seizing this momentum and reshaping the industry towards a greener future.   Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eu5CEtrC

Here's a crazy idea: why not search for sustainable business models from the onset and grow organically? Startups make a lot of mistakes until a sustainable business model is identified and iterated on. If you supercharge that process with low cost capital, it becomes extremely wasteful. Startups should have an organic sticker too.

These startups epitomize the essence of sustainability by integrating sustainable practices, technologies, and products into their business models to impact the world positively.

From AllTopStartups: Green Manufacturing for Corporate Social Responsibility ------------------------------- Corporate Social Responsibility (aka CSR) has become one of the crucial aspects of today’s global economy. This means companies incorporate social and environmental concerns into their business operations and interactions.… The post Green Manufacturing for Corporate Social Responsibility appeared first on AllTopStartups . #entrepreneur #startups #learnbusiness #techstartups #marketingtips #emailmarketing #businesstools #marketingstrategy #businessowner #startupbusiness #startuplife

Startups aren’t just beanbags, beers and barmy ideas. They’re also leading the way in making business more sustainable for everyone. In this Maddyness article, our Co-Founder Andy lays out how smaller businesses like Honest set an example for the big players. Unlike companies who’ve been around since before computers were a thing, startups often have bold ESG targets from the get-go. Because in this day and age, sustainability is a priority, not an afterthought. And these greener ways of working show the bigger businesses that it’s possible for them, too 🌍 What do you think? How is your business setting an example for others? 💭 https://lnkd.in/ggjKhTJB

Are you a startup in the Bay Area that can help 7-Eleven’s net-zero goal? If so, please join us on March 11, 2024, between 9:00 -  11:30 AM PT and 3:00 - 4:30 PM PT, for the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the team from 7-Ventures and Vectors Capital for 7-11’s Green Challenge 2050. 7-Eleven and its parent company, Seven & i Holdings, announced the Green Challenge 2050, focusing on four themes: ☁ Carbon Reduction - Energy efficiency for fleets, EV charging and related infrastructure, CCUS for new stores and facilities construction, renewable energy solutions 🥤 Reduction of Plastics - Bioplastics, On-site recycling ♻ Food Waste & Recycling - Food waste management solutions and products 🌿 Sustainable Procurement - Alternative meats and seafood, indoor/vertical farming 7-Ventures is the entrepreneurial arm of 7-Eleven charged with driving incremental revenue for its 13,000 stores across the US & Canada.  7-Ventures is a strategic investor that partners with startups that enable and expand upon 7-Eleven’s mission of convenience. For more information and registration, please visit https://lu.ma/gy9mer38

I can't pretend i'm not a bit excited about having my first article published in Sifted today! Offering some thought and advice on the mistakes startups and businesses should avoid when talking about #sustainability.

😱 Big news to share as Tom Domen joins forces at Made.! As we continue to make a positive impact, so goes for launching our 'GO CIRCULAR' proposition: https://lnkd.in/e_zXRnGh With a decline in global circularity as highlighted in the recent #CircularGapReport, the urgency to turn big ambitions into tangible actions has never felt stronger. Through our methodology we reduce the lack of actionability for companies to #pilot and #scale circular ideas to the market Bonus tip: We've written a whitepaper about 5 ways to go circular in the healthcare industry. Give me a shout if you want to receive it! #made #circularity #innovation

"For many traditional companies, the product is the end in itself. But in a sustainable business development, it is to a greater extent a means to solve a social problem. In this way, companies see themselves in a global perspective and constantly assess the difference their technology makes in the world. That adjustment is more difficult to make if it has not been the starting point,” says Nette Kirkegaard, sustainability consultant in the SDG Landing Pad. Read more about how we worked strategically with the SDGs in our SDG Landing Pad-program 👇

There are some very exciting SEIS eligibile - sustainability and impact focussed startups currently raising. Each are looking for investors that provide value, not only want to save on their tax bill but also make impact with their investments. Fashion, consumer goods and climate tech. If you’re raising, comment below with elevator pitch and let’s see if we can sort something out. Slide into my DMs if you’d like a slice of the pre-vetted deals I’m supporting 🍕 🤳🏽 Vegan THIS isn’t chicken pizza